Guidebook for Lower Hutt
Food Scene
Chilli Masala
458 High StThe best Indian food around!
Sweet Vanilla Kitchen
49 Pretoria StGreat food, lovely staff, cafe of the year.
Arzum Turkish Cuisine
723 High StGood Turkish food.
La Bella Italia
10 Nevis StAuthentic food and setting.
Soprano Petone
360 Jackson StGood food and service.
Janus Bakkerij
700 High StCafe and bakery.
Parks & Nature
Fantastic views of Wellington and Hutt Valley from the top. The track zig zags so is never too steep.
11 recommandé par les habitants
Te Whiti Riser
Riverside DriveFantastic views of Wellington and Hutt Valley from the top. The track zig zags so is never too steep.
Belmont Regional Park
Walking and Mountain Bike tracks.
Oakleigh Street
Oakleigh StreetA good place to enter the Belmont Regional Park. 40 min loop walks in native bush.
Hutt River Trail
Bike or walk the trail. Long walks or go bridge to bridge for shorter options.
Days Bay
Nice beach, lots of cafes.
Entertainment & Activities
Light House Petone
52 Beach StSmall theatres
Arts & Culture
Dowse Gallery
Regular local exhibitions
Waiwhetu Marae - Riverside Drive (near 177) station
Beautiful marae to view.
Petone Settlers Museum
160 The EsplanadeLocal history
Shopping
Queensgate Shopping Centre
Bunny StreetLike all big malls!
Jackson Street
Jackson StreetAn interesting variety of shops - clothing, craft etc
Essentials
New World Hutt City
Bloomfield TerracePAK'nSAVE Lower Hutt
20 Brunswick St