Rimutaka Forest Park

Learn the special effects secrets behind films such as The Lord of the Rings and Avatar with a tour through this Academy Award-winning studio.

Explore the great outdoors at Matiu - Somes Island, a lovely green space in Lower Hutt. Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.

Spend some quality time with big cats, giraffes, red pandas and white-cheeked gibbons at New Zealand’s oldest zoo.

You can take time to visit Butcher Track during your travels to Wainuiomata Coast. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Enjoy a round of golf in Wainuiomata Coast at Wainuiomata Golf Club. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Eastbourne Beach during your travels in Lower Hutt? Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply enjoy its cafes.