Join Kev the kiwi and explore the Hutt Valley this summer

Bring the family and join the larger-than-life character Kev the wandering kiwi this summer as he explores regional parks and forests in the Hutt Valley.

There are four free guided walks suitable for all ages organised by Hutt City Council, Upper Hutt City Council and Greater Wellington Regional Council.

Hutt City Council’s Recreation and Events Manager Duncan Chisholm says joining Kev for a walk is a great way to spend time with friends and family while staying active during the holiday season.

“Kev is a cuddly mascot who is always a hit with children. He adds a fun flavour to these family-friendly walks which are designed to get Hutt Valley residents ‘out and about’ during summer.”

All the walks are suitable for mountain buggies, are picnic friendly and dogs on leads are welcome. After each walk, participants can enjoy a free coffee courtesy of Caffé L’affare.

Each walk starts at 10.30am and take about 1 and a half hours to complete.

5 January – Tane’s Track, Tunnel Gully Recreation Area, end of Plateau Road, Upper Hutt
12 January – Hutt River Trail, Poets Park, off SH2 after Moonshine Bridge, Upper Hutt
19 January – Gums Loop Track, Wainuiomata Recreation Area, end of Witcher Grove, Wainuiomata
26 January – Hutt River Trail, Avalon Park, Taita Drive, Lower Hutt - bring your bike and test your cycle skills at the Fulton Hogan Cycle Park, Avalon Park.

Visit www.huttcity.govt.nz/whatson for more information about each walk and what to bring.