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Fishing near Upper Hutt, Wellington

Upper Hutt sits at the northern end of the Hutt Valley, flanked by the Rimutaka and Tararua ranges, with Te Awa Kairangi / Hutt River running through the city itself. The area is well known for trout fishing, with the Hutt River the centrepiece — a highly regarded fishery open year-round — and smaller tributaries like the Whakatīkei and Mangaroa rivers adding quality backcountry-style options just minutes from town.

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