Car Hire Lower Hutt - Mini guide to Lower Hutt

Lower Hutt, or sometimes known as Awakairangi in Maori, is a pleasant and sunny New Zealand town located in the region of Wellington. In the olden days, Lower Hutt was a thriving fishing village, thanks to its strategic geographical location near the Hutt River. It got its name from Sir William Hutt, the founding member of the town who was also a British MP involved in the modernization of New Zealand and Australia.

If you are an outdoorsy person who love hiking, mountain biking, fishing and jungle trekking, Lower Hutt will be your ideal choice of destination. The Hutt River provides ample opportunities for canoeing and the Avalon Park is ideal for family picnics, with state-of-the-art skateboarding ramps, relaxing lagoon and a fun mini golf course. For bird watchers, you can witness native birds such as fantails, moreporks, and waxeyes in their own natural habitat. Nearby Lower Hutt, you can opt to visit the Dolphin Sailing Academy for sailing courses as well as harbour cruising trips. The Tawa Grove also offers an excellent bush trail for those who want to revel in the natural beauty of flora and fauna.

For historical insight in Lower Hutt, you can visit the War Memorial Library building, the St James Church, Hutt Recreation Ground and the Ford Motor Company Workshop.

It is also an interesting fact that Dry Creek quarry, situated in the hills high above the town, was the main filming site for The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Scenes from Helm's Deep and Minas Tirith were mostly shot there.

To discover more about the natural beauty that is Lower Hutt, you can ride the ferry from Queens Wharf or the train from Wellington. Ideally, get reliable car hire so that you can enjoy uninterrupted drive to Lower Hutt while taking in the scenic surroundings. Car hire is freely available from neighbouring towns in Lower Hutt.

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