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
Lovely friendly staff,room was spotless,quiet and so comfortable.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Rydges Wellington
The room was very nice. The restaurant food was excellent.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Would recommend Gilmer - I arrived after hours and everything was set up for me including parking which is very easy and convenient. The hotel is easy to access from SH1 which reduces city driving. The room had everything I needed. I didn’t need aircon but there was a fan.
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Bolton Hotel
Love The Bolton! Great rooms, friendly and helpful staff and good location.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Oaks Wellington Hotel
Clean tidy room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 6 Dec 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
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- Te Papa
- Cuba Street Mall
- Sky Stadium
- Courtenay Place
- Paraparaumu Beach
- The Weta Cave
- Waikanae Beach
- TSB Bank Arena
- Michael Fowler Centre
- Lambton Quay
- Raumati Beach
- Wellington Hospital
- Oriental Bay Beach
- Wellington Cable Car
- New Zealand Parliament Buildings
- Waitangi Park
- Mount Victoria Lookout
- Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
- Oriental Parade
- Beehive
- Archives New Zealand
- The Opera House
- Petone Foreshore
- Basin Reserve
