It extends from the slopes of the hills on either side of the valley north from the beach at petone to the taita gorge, where lower hutt becomes. On the right, in the distance is the union clothing c. Warwick johnston new zealand society of authors pen nz inc. When you want to put your feet up after a day of exploring the sights in lower hutt, you can choose from 11 hotels and other types of. Lower hutt petone station is 15 minutes by foot and lower hutt ava station is 17 minutes. An unidentified man, who just completed the somes island petone swim, on petone beach with his wife and four young daughters, wellington city alexander turnbull library boat being pulled onto the beach watched by a group of children, speedboat regatta, petone. Celebrating history in petone in an art deco building situated along petone foreshore with views overlooking wellington, this museum celebrates the history of maori and the first settlers in the area. Its easy to read, full of interesting facts and anecdotes. Foreshore definition is a strip of land margining a body of water. Hotels near petone foreshore hotels near petone foreshore important.
When the first british settlers arrived at petone beach in 1840, they were. The history and attractions of lower hutt aa new zealand. The petone rowing club prc is a nonprofit organisation, located on the petone foreshore, in the harbour of wellington, new zealand. However, by 1905 the number of pupils was about 900, so a new school was opened at prices folly in campbell terrace, and later in western jackson street giving the street two. The petone settlers museum on the foreshore has regular exhibitions that relate the story of early maori and european settlement. The first school in petone was opened in 1882 at johnsons hall in sydney street, but it was soon moved to near the corner of jackson street and beach street. The names of the first ships the tory, the aurora, the oriental, the adelaide and the cuba are all commemorated in street names, and there is a wellcurated exhibition of the early days of the european presence at the petone settlers museum on the foreshore. National library of new zealand to the maori of old it was pitoone the end of the beach. She was a member of the very well known sporting pollock family.
Later, flooding led many settlers to leave petone for a new site at thorndon. The first 100 years of the petone rugby football club incorporated 18851985 by don griffin, peter gallagher and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Petone council chambers, with town clock, on the corner of jackson and bay streets, petone, circa 19. Community calls for rethink on historic petone wharf scoop news. Petone war memorial nzhistory, new zealand history online. National rifle championships, where it was acceptable until 1901. Consider a visit to petone foreshore as part of your petone travel plans. Cheap waterfront motel accommodation in petone, lower hutt. Petone foreshore, the espanade, petone, lower hutt. This familyfriendly lower hutt vacation home is located in petone, within 3 mi 5 km of petone foreshore, queensgate shopping centre, and dowse art museum. Petone a large suburb of lower hutt in the wellington region of new zealands north island, stands at the southern end of the hutt valley, on the northern shore of wellington harbour.
The companys survey ship, cuba, cast anchor just off what is now known as the petone foreshore on 4 january 1840. Extending from state highway two to the hutt river, it includes. Foreshore motor lodge 5 nelson street,petone, 5012 petone, new zealand great location show map after booking, all of the propertys details, including telephone and address, are provided in your booking confirmation and your account. Early in its history, the gear meat company erected a wharf which did most. Pitoone, a large suburb of lower hutt in the wellington region of new zealands north island, stands at the southern end of the hutt valley, on the northern shore of wellington harbour.
This destination may have covid19 travel restrictions in place, including specific restrictions for lodging. A history unknown binding january 1, 1988 by susan butterworth author visit amazons susan butterworth page. Korokoro gateway owned by tenths trust the petone wharf. One of eight libraries that make up hutt city libraries, a public library service for lower hutt residents. The history of britannia by the river warwick johnston.
The petone settlers museum receives core funding from hutt city council and is operated alongside the dowse art museum. The gear meat company operated a short spur along petones foreshore until the early 1980s see our books mentioned in previous posts for details. The petone foreshore has a range of developed and undeveloped environments that families can enjoy. Skip the line and book fun activities and tours with expedia. The petone historical society was formed in 1982 at a time when it was felt that little existed in the way of recording the social history of the town. Petone foreshore is good for walks on the beach and sometimes if the wind is not too cold you can go there for a picnic. Foreshore motor lodge offers beautiful and cheap waterfront accommodation in. In 1839 the heretaunga river was renamed hutt by william wakefield after the founding member sir william hutt director and chairman of the new zealand company. As youd expect, petone makes much of its long history of european settlement. Built for the centenary of the treaty of waitangi in 1940, this gorgeous little artdeco building on the shellstrewn petone foreshore contains a fun and fascinating wee museum focusing on local history and industry. Looks at the formation and history of, te ropu o te whanganui a tara, a society aimed at fostering the social, moral and spiritual welfare of the maori peop. The history of the petone rifle club petone rifle club.
Lower hutt has celebrated a number of firsts in its history, and is notable for. Buildings come and go as the whim and fancy takes us, even people may come and go but the beach remains. Take a tour of one of its several historic sites, such as the petone settlers museum or the iona memorial cross, and get a taste of days gone by. Explore tourist attractions and things to do in wellington today, this week or weekend. Specialist staff are available to assist with local and family history enquiries. When e j wakefield visited settlers at britannia on the banks of the river during the winter of 1840 he referred to visiting my friends up the hutt. A wairarapa type railcar from 1936 headed for wellington clatters across the level crossing at the intersection of hutt road and petone esplanade in 1949.
Check any national, local and health advisories for this destination before you book. Fostering interest in that history is a role nik zangouropoulos. My only wish would be for it to include more maps and illustrations as they help in understanding the facts. Jun 27, 2016 petone foreshore is good for walks on the beach and sometimes if the wind is not too cold you can go there for a picnic. Britannia the town that never was collections online museum of. She was an original member of our petone historical society. The 10 best restaurants near petone foreshore, wellington. Petone original name in latin petone name in other language state code nz continentcity pacificauckland longitude 41. Whilst the club was shooting on the petone foreshore it used the martinihenry rifle, a breechloader of. History of jackson street the jackson street programme. When you want to put your feet up after a day of exploring the sights in lower hutt, you can choose from 11 hotels and other types of accommodation in petone. Petone community library, 7a britannia street, petone, lower hutt. Thus it is with a good deal of anticipation that i approached this project.
Hotels near petone foreshore, wellington on tripadvisor. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. A petition signed by almost 1,000 petone residents was handed today to hutt city mayor ray wallace, urging the council to reconsider its. Find hotels near petone foreshore, new zealand online.
From the arrival of ships carrying european settlers in 1840, and even further back, petone has a rich past. The 10 closest hotels to petone foreshore tripadvisor. Petone beach is never going to be a major holiday destination. Secondly, i am curious to know why the ww1 names on the western side are not in alphabetical order. Petone settlers museum wellington, new zealand attractions. Recent examples on the web the port of london authority, which owns the thames waterway along with the crown estate i. The name, in the maori form pitoone, means end of the sand beach. It had figured in prizemeetings in the australian states for some years before its appearance in 1890 in the n. Here is a general view of petone early 1900s, with a wd on a nzr livestock train in the foreground, a blow up detail of the beach and a portrait of the companys first steam locomotive, an exnzr.
Europeans first settled in petone in 1840, making it. By providing museums the council enables people to freely access arts and cultural facilities that enrich, inspire and offer a range of lifelong learning opportunities. One of eight libraries that make up hutt city libraries, a. Firstly, why is the western side of the memorial not photographed. Almost every day there is a coffee cart on the carpark, which makes it a perfect spot for a relaxed break on the beach. Hutt valley branch of new zealand society of genealogists. Petone settlers museum the petone settlers museum te whare.
Petone is a welcoming neighbourhood that travellers like for its seaside and cafes. The settlement lay close to the pa of te puni, the paramount te ati awa chief who sold a vast tract of land around the harbour to the new zealand company for settlement. Foreshore definition of foreshore by merriamwebster. Petone foreshore warwick johnston, hutt city council 2002. Community calls for rethink on historic petone wharf. Jae big carnival organised by the petone beautifying society, now being held at the petone beach, wa.
One remnant of this industrial history is the petone wharf. Petone and petone historical society lost another proud petonian in alice pollock, who died on 21st july. Restaurants near petone foreshore, wellington on tripadvisor. This is a history of petone beach from motorway to river mouth, from korokoro to hikoikoi. Choosing accommodation in petone also gives you the chance to learn more about the rich history of this remarkable area. The maori name pitoone means end of the sand beach europeans first settled in petone in 1840, making it one of the oldest settlements in the wellington region. Alice worked for many years as a postie and was a long term member of the petone workingmens club.
Formed in the year 1900, the club has a longstanding history of developing champion rowers, with a proud history filled with local, regional, national, international, and olympic achievements. The connecting branch along the foreshore was a 900 metre private spur line to the gear meat factory, which in turn was part of a private 3 km branch to the hutt park raceway, stopping at the. Those living further north were distinguished by being referred to as living up the hutt. Sunday afternoon on petone foreshore, near the settlers museum, 22 may 2016. Hutt city libraries has a heritage centre located at the petone library. Petone a history susan butterworth, petone borough council 1988. Book your tickets online for petone foreshore, wellington. The first settlement on the petone foreshore and banks of the hutt river was called britannia. Anyone is invited to come the petone community house at 2 p. Queen elizabeth ii, began to regulate exploration along the shore in 2016, requiring anyone searching the banks to have a foreshore permit. Nz society of authors pen nz inc our mission is to actively and responsibly support and represent the interests of all new zealands writers and the communities they serve. It is not exactly a tourist beach but nice when the weather is good.
The penguin history of new zealand is a well written, concise and impartial overview of new zealands history. The first european immigrants settled at pitoone, now known as petone, in 1840. The maori name pitoone means end of the sand beach. Its a 15minute drive from downtown wellington, or a 23minute ride on the 83 bus. May 22, 2016 sunday afternoon on petone foreshore, near the settlers museum, 22 may 2016.
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