Corrugated iron sheds sit among the grassland of Wallaceville Farmland.

An idyllic countryside setting just minutes from suburbia.

Wallaceville Farmland is a scenic countryside location. It’s a three-minute drive from Lane Street Studios in Upper Hutt and half an hour from downtown Wellington.

With rolling, forested hills and thriving agriculture, the area is home to a strong farming community.

The property features several old, corrugated iron farm sheds, meandering waterways, and grazing sheep.

Location details

Jurisdiction Upper Hutt City Council
Permits required Private land, contact Screen Wellington
Location descriptors

Barns, crops, fields, grassland/plains, hills, rural buildings, farmhouses, ranches/stations, agriculture, countryside, farmland, pastures, meadows, tractor, farms, sheds, country life, rural communities, open spaces, natural beauty, scenic landscapes, rustic charm.

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