Upper Hutt
Travel Guide





Visit Upper Hutt
Where to stay in Upper Hutt

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

Upper Hutt Central
If you're spending some time in Upper Hutt Central, Upper Hutt City Library and Gillies Group Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

Silverstream
While Silverstream isn't home to many top sights, Trentham Racecourse and Brewtown Upper Hutt are some notable places to visit nearby.

Kaitoke
Though Kaitoke might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Karapoti Park and Kartsport Wellington.

Craigs Flat
While there might not be top attractions in Craigs Flat, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Staglands Wildlife Reserve and Karapoti Park.

Akatarawa Valley
While visiting Akatarawa Valley, you might make a stop by sights like Staglands Wildlife Reserve and Karapoti Park.

Totara Lodge
Great location friendly staff
Reviewed on 2026/1/12

Rydges Wellington Airport
Room was very clean, spacious with great amenities. Breakfast buffet was good.
Reviewed on 2026/2/10

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Great check in staff, clean modern room.
Reviewed on 2026/2/8

Aston Norwood
As they say - little things count! Positives - lovely location/ setting, great value breakfast Negativities/ fridge didn’t work so milk left for me curdled 🤔, glasses and coffee ☕️ cup selection limited ( $20 at the Sally’s would sort that out ) & no toilet paper 🤔
Reviewed on 2026/2/7

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Great stay here staff helpful as requested easy access to lift as my wife and myself have both had hip replacement and didn’t want me to lift our travel luggage to far. Was allowed to park at rear of property for easy access. Lovely location for city centre and ferry terminal
Reviewed on 2026/2/11

Boulcott Suites
Excellent in all respects
Reviewed on 2026/2/9
Popular places to visit
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.
Brewtown Upper Hutt
You can take time to visit Brewtown Upper Hutt during your travels to Upper Hutt.
New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport (NZCIS)
Explore the campus of New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport (NZCIS) during your stay in Upper Hutt. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.
New Zealand Defence College
Enjoy the collegiate vibe at New Zealand Defence College as part of your travels around Upper Hutt. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.
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.

