If you love the arts, your adventures won't be complete without dropping in at Dowse Art Museum. Take a sketch pad along with you and unleash your inner Van Gogh!

This collection of precious artworks is free to visit, so you can have an enjoyable day out without reaching for your wallet. However, Dowse Art Museum isn't the only place to visit in or around the leafy city of Lower Hutt. With Maori Treasures, Matiu - Somes Island and Queensgate Shopping Centre nearby, you may be tempted to extend your stay.

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Evening in New Orleans: Small Group Live Jazz Music Walking Tour

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Private Hong Island Speed Boat Tour by Sea Eagle from Krabi

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Hutt City i-SITE Visitor Centre

Hutt City i-SITE Visitor Centre is just one of the places to see in Lower Hutt, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

The Dowse

You can spend time exploring the galleries in The Dowse during your trip to Lower Hutt. Check out the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.

Queensgate Shopping Centre

You can do some window-shopping at Queensgate Shopping Centre during your trip to Lower Hutt.

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