Elderslea 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.
McLeod Park
Explore the great outdoors at McLeod Park, a lovely green space in Upper Hutt.
Golder's Cottage
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Golder's Cottage in Upper Hutt.
McLeod Street Playground
Explore the great outdoors at McLeod Street Playground, a lovely green space in Upper Hutt.
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.
Top hotels in Elderslea

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
The staff were qonderful. We dealt with Kenneth who was fabulous to deal with! Everything was seamless and such clean snuggly rooms with fantastic location right in the middle of Lampton Quay.
Reviewed on 15 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
Wonderful staff
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025

Oaks Wellington Hotel
The location is excellent
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025

Mercure Wellington Abel Tasman
Some stickiness on bedside table Room beautifully decorated
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Elderslea

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

Maidstone
If you're spending some time in Maidstone, Maidstone Park and Brewtown Upper Hutt are top sights worth seeing.

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 Upper Hutt City Council.

Trentham
Trentham is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Trentham Racecourse and Moonshine Park.

Totara Park
While visiting Totara Park, you might make a stop by sights like Harcourt Park and Turon Park.
