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Lower Hutt

Lower Hutt’s riverside location makes it an attractive place to visit in any season.

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Lower Hutt is part of Hutt City, which is included in the Wellington region. The area has a long history of settlement. For many years, the coastal suburb of Petone was a focus for light industry. The Petone Settlers Museum is nationally acclaimed for its collection and entertainment value. Lower Hutt is also known for the Dowse Art Museum, which exhibits both national and international art works. The Maori Treasures Complex is another place of interest – you can learn about Maori culture through exhibits and live demonstrations. Visitors to Lower Hutt often enjoy the drive around the bays to Eastbourne, where cafés and galleries make the most of sea views.
Functional facts: Approx. population 95,500, information centre, train station.

In Lower Hutt:

Other towns near Lower Hutt by road:

Upper Hutt (14 minutes)
Wellington (14 minutes)
Porirua (21 minutes)

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Lower Hutt does not have scheduled passenger air services.

The nearest airport is in Wellington (14 minutes)

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