Belmont, Wellington
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- For the suburb of North Shore City (Auckland), see Belmont, Auckland.
| Suburb: | Belmont |
| City: | Lower Hutt |
| Island: | North Island |
| Surrounded by - to the north |
Upper Hutt, New Zealand Avalon, Lower Hutt, New Zealand |
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[edit] Location
Belmont is a suburb of Lower Hutt, to the north of Wellington in the North Island of New Zealand. It is on the west bank of the Hutt River, on SH2, the Wellington-Hutt main road, and across the river from the centre of Lower Hutt.
[edit] Naming
The name was given to the area on account of a hill in the shape of a bell overlooking the area. It borders the Belmont Regional Park (open 8am - dusk) and as such is surrounded by native bush and beautiful views.
[edit] Local activities
Many day walks are accessed through the area including Boulder Hill (Peneplain Boulders) via Hill Road, and Belmont Trig via Stratton Street, offering panoramic views of wellington. This is a popular area for mountain biking with Old Coach Road and Hill Road Track Carpark being favourite tracks. The Belmont Pony Club provides a fantastic set-up for young horse riders with quiet and safe exercise areas on hand.
[edit] Raphael House
The area is home to Raphael House Rudolf Steiner School (a Waldorf school).
[edit] GNS
The Institute of Geological and Nuclear Science has a kiosk substation in the area.
