Belmont, Wellington

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Belmont
Basic information
Local authority Lower Hutt City
Population 2,568 (2006 [1])
Facilities
Surrounds
Northeast Kelson
East Avalon
Southeast Naenae
South Boulcott
Southwest Tirohanga

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 State Highway 2 (SH2), the Wellington-Hutt main road, and across the river from the centre of Lower Hutt.

It borders the Belmont Regional Park (open 8am - dusk) and as such is surrounded by native bush and beautiful views.

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.

Raphael House

The area is home to Raphael House Rudolf Steiner School (a Waldorf school).

Photo of Raphael House Rudolf Steiner School in Belmont, Lower Hutt from the road that runs below
Raphael House Rudolf Stenier School

GNS

The Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences has a kiosk substation in the area.[citation needed]

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References

Coordinates: 41°11′27″S 174°55′11″E / 41.19083°S 174.91972°E / -41.19083; 174.91972

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