Brown Owl 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.
Harcourt Park
Explore the great outdoors at Harcourt Park, a lovely green space in Upper Hutt.
Brown Owl Shops
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Brown Owl Shops during your visit to Upper Hutt.
Te Haukaretu Park
Explore the great outdoors at Te Haukaretu Park, a lovely green space in Upper Hutt.
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.
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

Wellington Region Full Day Private Tour: Get out of the City

Private Wairarapa Wine Delights Tour from Wellington
Top hotels in Brown Owl

Champers Motor Inn
Not too far from the city
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt
Probably the best hotel in Lower Hutt.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025

The Angus Hotel
Very friendly staff who made me feel like a friend rather than just a customer. I love Pickle and he seems to be treated very well too :-)
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025

Quest Petone
Clean room. Handy location
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Settlers Motor Lodge
This is quite embarrassing but late afternoon a staff member unlocked and opened the door. I was having an intimate moment with my partner and dont know who was more shocked. Neither of us heard a knock wherher there was one or not i cant say. Wouldnt stop me going back but may be good for them to ...
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Elliotts Kapiti Coast Motor Lodge
Modest motel near town centre and railway station.
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Brown Owl

Maoribank
Though Maoribank may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ngāti Tama Park and Maoribank Park.

Totara Park
While visiting Totara Park, you might make a stop by sights like California Park and Ngāti Tama Park.

Birchville
While visiting Birchville, you might make a stop by sights like Birchville Park and Hoggard Park.

Timberlea
While visiting Timberlea, you might make a stop by sights like Benge Hall Park and Gentian Reserve.

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

Maymorn
Though Maymorn may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Benge Hall Park and Ngāti Tama Park.

