Maidstone Travel Guide
Upper Hutt
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
New Zealand Defence College
Walk around the campus at New Zealand Defence College during your stay in Upper Hutt. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.
Top hotels in Maidstone

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
All the above
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Rydges Wellington
N/a
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

West Plaza Hotel
Room and bathroom fine, bed comfortable. Only issue was no milk only creamer but not a major issue
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
The location is excellent and so central. There are shops, restaurants and amenities such as the cable car moments away.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Bolton Hotel
The staff was courteous and helpful. Nice room, dining room was excellent.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

ibis Wellington
Great stay; great staff - extra helpful to a first timer, gave perfect directions to local places not touristy. Clean & comfortable rooms, close to everything, perfect stay , so much so , stayed in the Ibis in Christchurch too!
Reviewed on 27 Feb 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 Gillies Group Theatre and Upper Hutt City Library.

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 Maidstone Park.

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

Elderslea
While visiting Elderslea, you might make a stop by sights like McLeod Park and Clyma Park.

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