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.
Upper Hutt City Library
Upper Hutt City Library is just one of the places to see in Upper Hutt, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?
Gillies Group Theatre
You can enjoy a show at Gillies Group Theatre on your trip 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.
Things to do
Small-Group Beekeeping Experience in Tauherenikau
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
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Clean room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
Great place, very convenient to the airport..
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Rydges Wellington
Rooms old, air conditioning unit was very loud and could not change heat setting. Minimal parking available
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
ibis Wellington
Location is very good , breakfast is ok
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Easy to find and suited our family
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Naumi Studio Wellington
Clean, comfortable rooms. Beautiful hotel. Staff are very helpful. Close to town and restaurants/ cafes. Wasnt spund proof on the saturday night the pub close by was very loud.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Heretaunga
Silverstream
When in Silverstream, you can plan a visit to Silver Stream Railway and Trentham Racecourse, 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 Tawai Park.
Pinehaven
When in Pinehaven, you can plan a visit to Silver Stream Railway and Trentham Racecourse, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Elderslea
While visiting Elderslea, you might make a stop by sights like Clyma Park and McLeod Street Playground.
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 Upper Hutt City Council.
Upper Hutt Central
While visiting Upper Hutt Central, you might make a stop by sights like Upper Hutt City Library and Upper Hutt City Council.
