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.
Harcourt Park
Explore the great outdoors at Harcourt Park, a lovely green space in Upper Hutt.
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.
Oxford Park
Explore the great outdoors at Oxford Park, a lovely green space in Upper Hutt.
Things to do

Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour

Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour

Private Wellington Craft Beer Full Day Tour

Te Awa Kairangi Grade 2 Scenic Rafting Tour
Top hotels in Heretaunga

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

Rydges Wellington Airport
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

Rydges Wellington
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Copthorne Hotel Wellington, Oriental Bay
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

ibis Wellington
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Reviewed on 18 Jul 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 Trentham Camp Golf Course.

Pinehaven
When in Pinehaven, you can plan a visit to Trentham Racecourse and Oxford Park, 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 Craig's Flat and Trentham Racecourse.

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.