Heretaunga Travel Guide
Upper Hutt
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)
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Small-Group Beekeeping Experience in Tauherenikau
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
Te Awa Kairangi Grade 2 Scenic Rafting Tour
Private Wairarapa Wine Delights Tour from Wellington
Top hotels in Heretaunga
Rydges Wellington Airport
Location, room, amenities, staff were all excellent. Looking forward to coming back.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Customer service was outstanding, clean tidy room.great facilities,enjoyed the experience
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Rydges Wellington
N/a
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Clean, large room. Good location.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Naumi Studio Wellington
Small but in good shape.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 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
Other neighbourhoods around Heretaunga
Silverstream
When in Silverstream, you can plan a visit to Trentham Racecourse and Brewtown Upper Hutt, 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 Whakatiki Buffer Reserve.
Pinehaven
When in Pinehaven, you can plan a visit to Trentham Racecourse and Brewtown Upper Hutt, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Riverstone Terraces
While there might not be top attractions in Riverstone Terraces, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Whakatiki Buffer Reserve and Trentham Racecourse.
Elderslea
While visiting Elderslea, you might make a stop by sights like McLeod Park and Clyma Park.
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 Maidstone Park.
