Lower Hutt, WellingtonTe Whiti RiserBelmont Regional ParkChrist ChurchFormer Site of Fort KelburneSt Alban's Anglican Church - EastbourneWellington Harbour / Port Nicholson
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Lower Hutt

Lower Hutt is a city in Lower Hutt City district, Wellington, New Zealand of about 101,194 people. Within 50 km by road there are 252 places to visit: 70 beaches & coast, 41 hill stations & viewpoints and 36 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Te Whiti Riser, Belmont Regional Park and Christ Church.

41.2167° S, 174.9167° EPop. 101,194

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Within 30 km239 places
Within 50 km252
Must-see107
Notable174
Best timeOctober to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Te Whiti Riser, trek near Lower Hutt
Must-see

Te Whiti Riser

Trek · 2 km

Belmont Regional Park, nature spot near Lower Hutt
Must-see

Belmont Regional Park

Nature spot · 6 km

Christ Church, church near Lower Hutt
Must-see

Christ Church

Church · 7 km

Places near Lower Hutt by type

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One day from Lower Hutt

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:20 pm

53 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Lower Hutt
  2. Belmont Regional Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Christ Churchchurch · 30 min
  4. St Alban's Anglican Church - Eastbournechurch · 30 min
  5. Wellington Harbour / Port Nicholsonbeach · 1.5 hrs
  6. Former Site of Fort Kelburnefort · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Lower Hutt
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Lower Hutt?

Te Whiti Riser (trek, about 2 km), Belmont Regional Park (nature spot, about 6 km), Christ Church (church, about 7 km), Former Site of Fort Kelburne (fort, about 11 km), St Alban's Anglican Church - Eastbourne (church, about 11 km), Wellington Harbour / Port Nicholson (beach, about 13 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Lower Hutt?

252 places on Spotwander: 70 beaches & coast, 41 hill stations & viewpoints, 36 forts & heritage, 24 wildlife, forests & gardens, 22 churches.

Which is the nearest beach to Lower Hutt?

Point Howard, about 5 km by road; Sorrento Bay (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Lower Hutt?

Wainui, about 4 km by road; Puketirotiro (5 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Lower Hutt?

Start in Lower Hutt, visit Belmont Regional Park, then Christ Church, then St Alban's Anglican Church - Eastbourne, then Wellington Harbour / Port Nicholson, then Former Site of Fort Kelburne, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.