Maidstone 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.
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.
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.
Upper Hutt City Library
Upper Hutt City Library is just one of the places to see in Upper Hutt, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?
Top hotels in Maidstone

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Brilliant central location with parking.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Great clean and close to everything
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Rydges Wellington
All was as you would expect- i live part time in Wellington and stay in the city for the occasional day- great stay
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

ibis Wellington
Only parking let this down. Everything else was fine.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

Quest 256 Lambton
Our stay was very pleasant. The lobby is up on 4 on a busy street, but once you have that figured out – it’s a great location, in the heart of Wellington’s CBD. We were steps from the Wellington Cable Car, which gives you access to the Botanical Garden and Zealandia. Te Papa was a 15-minute walk ...
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Travelodge Hotel Wellington
The room was clean and tidy, the staff well all friendly and courteous and the hotel was in a great location. You could take the elevator straight down to Lampton Quay. However car parking was a little pricey. Also, I like to watch a little TV before going to sleep, unfortunately the TV wasn't working ...
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Maidstone

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 Brewtown Upper Hutt and Gillies Group Theatre.

Upper Hutt Central
While visiting Upper Hutt Central, you might make a stop by sights like Upper Hutt City Library and Upper Hutt City Council.

Kingsley Heights
While Kingsley Heights may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Brewtown Upper Hutt and River Valley Shopping Centre.

Ebdentown
While visiting Ebdentown, you might make a stop by sights like Pine Avenue Park and Oxford Park.

Clouston Park
While visiting Clouston Park, you might make a stop by sights like River Valley Shopping Centre and Benge Park.

Trentham
Trentham is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Trentham Racecourse and Whakatiki Buffer Reserve.
