Heretaunga 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.
Trentham Racecourse
Catch an event at Trentham Racecourse during your trip 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.
Gillies Group Theatre
You can enjoy a show at Gillies Group Theatre on your trip to Upper Hutt.
Trentham Camp Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Upper Hutt at Trentham Camp Golf Course. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.
Harcourt Park
Explore the great outdoors at Harcourt Park, a lovely green space in Upper Hutt.
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
Wellington Region Full Day Private Tour: Get out of the City
Top hotels in Heretaunga
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Convenient central location easy to access when driving in to Wellington. Easy to walk around the city. Unexcpected extra cost for parking, but it was convenient. Clean room and friendly staff
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Rydges Wellington Airport
Clean rooms, lovely staff, convenient for overnight stays if flying anywhere from Wellington Airport
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Rydges Wellington
Very good. Excellent service. Front desk very helpful with early check in. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Very comfortable and easy to get to, convenient parking etc. Lots of dining options close by. Walking distance from all major attractions in Wellington. No frills just a very comfortable and clean room with everything we needed.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Willis Wellington Hotel
Good for one night on a quick trip to Wellington.
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
Good customer service
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Heretaunga
Silverstream
When in Silverstream, you can plan a visit to Trentham Racecourse and Trentham Camp Golf Course, 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 Moonshine Park.
Pinehaven
When in Pinehaven, you can plan a visit to Trentham Racecourse and Gillies Group Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 Upper Hutt City Council and Gillies Group Theatre.
Elderslea
While visiting Elderslea, you might make a stop by sights like Clyma Park and McLeod Street Playground.
Upper Hutt Central
While visiting Upper Hutt Central, you might make a stop by sights like Upper Hutt City Council and Gillies Group Theatre.
