Maidstone Travel Guide
Upper Hutt
Popular places to visit
Brewtown Upper Hutt
You can take time to visit Brewtown Upper Hutt during your travels to Upper Hutt.
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.
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.
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.
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

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

Private Martinborough Foodie Delights Tour from Wellington
Top hotels in Maidstone

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Everything was amazing - v clean, v comfortable n very convinient except one of the elevators sounded like it was going to breakdown. Had a few scary moments w strange sounds.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Rydges Wellington
Soft beds (King in our case), clean, large room and bathroom...and incredible breakfast buffet!
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Bolton Hotel
The room was well appointed. The staff was incredibly kind and helpful. Would definitely stay there again and recommend it to others!
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

InterContinental Wellington by IHG
Clean but small room. Well appointed and comfortable bed
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

ibis Wellington
Breakfast option at the Hotel was very nice and you should choose it for your stay. Location is excellent. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Maidstone

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.

Upper Hutt Central
While visiting Upper Hutt Central, you might make a stop by sights like Gillies Group Theatre and Upper Hutt City Library.

Kingsley Heights
While Kingsley Heights may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Maidstone Park and Brewtown Upper Hutt.

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

Elderslea
While visiting Elderslea, you might make a stop by sights like Clyma Park and McLeod Street Playground.

Clouston Park
While visiting Clouston Park, you might make a stop by sights like River Valley Shopping Centre and Benge Park.

