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Lower Hutt: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Lower Hutt is a city in the Wellington Region of New Zealand. Administered by the Hutt City Council, it is one of the four cities that constitute the Wellington metropolitan area.

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Now in the cityLower Hutt+14°CCloudy · sunrise 06:04 AMupdated 02:01 AM
EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.
Places on the map1
Exchange rate$1.78per 1 $NZD — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
Lower Hutt in pictures24 photos
Phillip Capper from Wellington, New Zealand · cc-by-2.0 · Dec 3, 2010
cogdogblog · cc-by-2.0 · Oct 1, 2014
National Library NZ on The Commons · pdm · Jan 1, 1885
Lcmortensen · cc-by-sa-3.0 · May 3, 2013

Getting there and staying

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Visa and practicalities

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Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)No restrictionsNo travel restrictions in force.
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Updated information about global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

US State DepartmentLevel 1Usual care is enough — no special measures.
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Exercise normal precaution in New Zealand . New Zealand is generally a safe destination for travelers. Review our travel guidance for New Zealand to learn how to prepare for a safe trip.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Wellington International Airport WLG15 km from the centre
Woodbourne Airport BHE94 km from the centre
Palmerston North Airport PMR116 km from the centre

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