Butcher Track

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.

Get up close to cuddly big cats, playful pandas, elegant giraffes and cheeky gibbons at the country's oldest zoo.

Explore the great outdoors at Rimutaka Forest Park, a lovely green space in Remutaka Forest Park. Visit the shops and lively bars 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.