Heretaunga Travel Guide
Upper Hutt
Popular places to visit
Staglands Wildlife Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Staglands Wildlife Reserve, a lovely green space in Upper Hutt. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Trentham Racecourse
You can take time to visit Trentham Racecourse during your travels to Upper Hutt. You can enjoy the cafes while in the area.
New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport (NZCIS)
Enjoy the student vibe at New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport (NZCIS) as part of your travels around Upper Hutt. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.
Brewtown Upper Hutt
You can take time to visit Brewtown Upper Hutt during your travels to Upper Hutt.
Maidstone Park
Explore the great outdoors at Maidstone Park, a lovely green space in Upper Hutt. You can enjoy the cafes while in the area.
Moonshine Park
Explore the great outdoors at Moonshine Park, a lovely green space in Upper Hutt. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.
Top hotels in Heretaunga
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Room and amenities provided excellent rest and privacy
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Rydges Wellington Airport
I was so happy with the customer service , Very helpful and I will recommend them to friends and family who travel to Wellington New Zealand in the future. 💯 recommendation from myself
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Rydges Wellington
The room was very nice. The restaurant food was excellent.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Room was clean and functional. Staff were very helpful and helped explain how to get to nearby amenities, attractions and restaurants.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Bolton Hotel
Love The Bolton! Great rooms, friendly and helpful staff and good location.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Oaks Wellington Hotel
Great location and surprisingly quiet considering there was a lot on in Wellington that weekend. Room was spacious and well appointed.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Heretaunga
Silverstream
When in Silverstream, you can plan a visit to Silver Stream Railway and Trentham Racecourse, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Trentham
Trentham is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Trentham Racecourse and Moonshine Park.
Pinehaven
When in Pinehaven, you can plan a visit to Silver Stream Railway and Trentham Racecourse, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Wallaceville
While Wallaceville may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Upper Hutt City Council and Gillies Group Theatre.
Elderslea
While visiting Elderslea, you might make a stop by sights like McLeod Park and Clyma Park.
Upper Hutt Central
While visiting Upper Hutt Central, you might make a stop by sights like Upper Hutt City Council and Gillies Group Theatre.
Heretaunga Travel Guide
- Places of interest
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- Te Papa
- Cuba Street Mall
- Sky Stadium
- Courtenay Place
- Paraparaumu Beach
- The Weta Cave
- Waikanae Beach
- Michael Fowler Centre
- TSB Bank Arena
- Raumati Beach
- Lambton Quay
- Wellington Hospital
- Oriental Bay Beach
- New Zealand Parliament Buildings
- Wellington Cable Car
- Waitangi Park
- Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
- Mount Victoria Lookout
- Oriental Parade
- Beehive
- The Opera House
- Petone Foreshore
- Basin Reserve
- Newtown Park
