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| Bartons Bush |
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| Access You can access Bartons Bush from Holdsworth Avenue, Brentwood Street or from either the park or the Hutt River Trail Description One of the last reasonably natural sections of flat bush in the Wellington region. While this bush is unfortunately very small, only taking around 15 minutes to do the loop, it is very rich in both trees and wildlife. Well worth a visit for those who don't have much time but want to get back to the bush. |
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| Cannons Point Totara Flats |
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| Access Tulsa Grove or Bridge Rd off the start of the Akatarawa Rd Description This group of track climbs from Totara Flats up to Canons Point and back to either Totara Flats or Birchville depending on which of the two loops you use. |
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| The views from the trig on Cannons Point are spectacular looking down the Hutt Valley and into Wellington itself. If you take three skulls road you'll find a number of signs warning of logging trucks so keep an eye out. History Cannons point gained its name from a large tree left lying that looked like a large Cannon from below. The area was farmed by the Whiteman family and called Valley View station. |
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| Efil Doog |
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| A highly regarded garden of international renown. See this beautiful garden and enjoy the art and facilities. All designed with imagination and humour - a series of interconnected outdoor and indoor features combining to a harmonious and breathtaking whole. EFILDOOG IS A GARDEN OF REGIONAL SIGNIFICANCE For more details visit www.efildoog-nz.com |
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| Expressions Arts and Entertainment Centre |
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| Expressions Arts and Entertainment Centre is easy to find - we are situated between the Upper Hutt City Council building and H2O Xtream, at 836 Fergusson Drive. Parking is plentiful and free. Opening hours: Galleries and ticketing office 10am - 4pm Tuesday to Sunday and all public holidays except Christmas Day |
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Café Cibo 9am - 4pm Tuesday to Sunday All public holidays except Christmas Day and for booked evening dining on show nights. |
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| Genesis Energy Theatre and Riverstone Recreation one hour prior to performance on show nights For more details visit www.expressions.org.nz |
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| H2O Xtream |
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| Visit H²O Xtream today and experience a fun filled, action packed, aquatic day out. As one of New Zealand's premier leisure facilities you can do it all! |
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| Grab an Xtream slides pass for unlimited rides on the best Hydroslides around. Got a need for speed? Launch yourself down the 8 metre vertical drop of the Xtream Speed slide... Take on the twists and turns of the MasterBlaster or face the ultimate challenge of our premier hydroslide 'Darkness Falls'. It's a massive 66 metres of pitch black darkness with heart pumping sharp turns and steep drops - are you brave enough? H²O Xtream has more pool inflatables than any other facility in New Zealand. We often design our own, like the X Assault, so they are unique and cannot be found anywhere else in the world! With up to 3 gigantic floating structures in the pool at one time, there's plenty to keep the kids entertained during TeenTime. For more information visit www.h2oxtream.com |
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| Harcourt Park and Toddlers Pool |
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| Located in Sunny Upper Hutt, Harcourt Park is bordered by Norbert Street and Akatarawa Road, which comes off State High Way Two, in Birchville. Harcourt Park is nestled in the scenic Akatarawa Valley on the banks of the Hutt River and is a perfect location for those sunny Sunday picnics on the grass, taking in the beauty of the surrounding gardens and trees. |
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| Harcourt Park features children’s play area and frisbee park. You can fish for trout, mountain bike, swim, take a bush walk or visit one of the many exciting attractions located nearby. Various events are held in the Park, including Yoga, Hapkido, Circuits and Triathlon training, family fun afternoons, summer outdoor films and concerts and Harcourt Holiday Park is conveniently located close by for over night or longer stays. |
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| Hutt River Trail |
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| Running alongside the Hutt River from Hikoikoi Reserve, Petone to Birchville, Upper Hutt, the 29km Hutt River Trail is an easy scenic walk and cycle path. It also allows access to the river for swimming, fishing and kayaking. The Trail runs the entire length of the eastern riverbank. There are trails on all but three sections of the western side to provide shorter loops between bridges. The Hutt River Trail will eventually run as far as the Te Marua area of Kaitoke Regional Park, to link with the Rimutaka Rail Trail. |
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| Maidstone Max Downhill Bike Track |
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| Running alongside the Hutt River from Hikoikoi Reserve, Petone to Birchville, Upper Hutt, the 29km Hutt River Trail is an easy scenic walk and cycle path. It also allows access to the river for swimming, fishing and kayaking. The Trail runs the entire length of the eastern riverbank. There are trails on all but three sections of the western side to provide shorter loops between bridges. The Hutt River Trail will eventually run as far as the Te Marua area of Kaitoke Regional Park, to link with the Rimutaka Rail Trail. |
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| Maidstone Max |
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| This is the place for the young and the young at heart. It’s fun all the way at this award winning attraction – skate park, junior playground, flying fox, tube slide and more – much more – roctopus, swings, low climbing mound and picnic and barbecue area. The 1000m2 Skate Park, the 60 meter long twin flying fox, and everything in between, offers something for the whole family. Parents can relax and watch the kids play from one of the many seated areas or picnic tables. Built in 2001, Maidstone Max is a mecca for kids and families and is one of Upper Hutt’s star attractions. In fact a trip to Upper Hutt with the kids can be turned into an adventure excursion if a visit to Maidstone Max is combined with a stop at H20Xtream and Staglands. |
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| Upper Hutt is renowned for its many parks, recreation areas and rural attractions, which range from both native and exotic birds and animals to public gardens, art and heritage areas. Maidstone Max is located just a few minutes, walk, drive or bike ride from the city centre and railway station. |
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| Silverstream Railway |
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| The Silver Stream Railway, located on Reynolds Bach Dr in Upper Hutt, Wellington, is open on Sunday 11am-4pm for train rides. |
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| SSR’s mission is to restore and preserve railway memorabilia – in particular items that relate to the wellington region. We are open to the public most Sundays of the year with a steam locomotive in service, supplemented by diesel locomotive or railcar. About The Silver Stream Railway is a heritage railway at Silverstream in the Hutt Valley near Wellington. It regularly operates preserved New Zealand Railways and industrial steam and diesel locomotives along a restored section of the Hutt Valley Line (part of the Wairarapa Line) before a deviation was built in 1954. For more details visit www.silverstreamrailway.org.nz |
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| Staglands Wildlife Reserve and Cafe |
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| Staglands Wildlife Reserve & Cafe offers a unique experience for people of all ages to feed and freely interact with a wide range of native or exotic birds and animals. The reserve is set in an environment that has been created with nature’s materials. Located in the beautiful Akatarawa Valley near Upper Hutt, Staglands is a ‘must see’ attraction for anyone either living in, or visiting the Wellington region. We have BBQ’s you can use free of charge or you can enjoy a meal in our café. The Barn is a great location to gather together and there are plenty of things to see and do. Whatever the occasion get together and... meet at Staglands! Opening hours: 9.30am - 5pm, 7 days a week, besides Christmas Day. Cost: Adults $19.00, Children $8.00. Every 40th Visitor FREE for 2012 only. Staglands is 40 years old, 2012 is going to be a very exciting year for Staglands Wildlife Reserve. Established in 1972, thanks to the vision and hard work of our founder, John Simister, we will be celebrating our 40th anniversary in 2012. To mark this momentous occssion we are giving our visitors the chance to get into the reserve free of charge every day. That's because for every single day of 2012 (yes all 365 of them!!!!) Every 40th visitor (one per day) will get into the reserve ABSOLUTELY FREE. YEE HA. For more information visit: www.staglands.co.nz |
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Last Modified: 12 March 2012
