Things to Do in Lower Hutt

• Experience Stansborough
  Journey from the flock, the farm and the factory - to the fabric, the fashion and the films.
• Eastbourne Village
  This attractive seaside town can be reached along the scenic Eastern Bays Marine Drive, or catch the ferry across from Queens Wharf in Wellington.
• Jackson St Petone
  An eclectic mix of specialty shops, cafes, restaurants and galleries, set within a heritage precinct.
• Hangdog Climbing Cavern & Top Adventures
  A large climbing wall and a full range of excursions, from caving to wine tours.
• Rimutaka Forest Park
  This beautiful park extends for more than 20,000 hectares along the Rimutaka Range offering hiking, camping, picnics, barbecues, river swimming and a visitors centre.
• Avalon Park
  The region's main family park, with a children's play area, mini golf, a miniature railway and a lake with a lookout tower and bridge. Boats can be hired at weekends and school holidays.
• Civic Gardens
  Incorporating a children's playground, the Riddiford sunken gardens and the Tutukiwi Orchid and Fern House, which houses a huge collection of ferns and orchids.
• Maori Treasures
  A complex of studios where visitors can see traditional Maori art being created. There is also a gift shop and café on site.
• Pencarrow Head
  A popular beauty spot with an historic lighthouse erected in 1906. A two-hour coastal walk leads from Pencarrow Head to Baring Head, offering splendid views.