Mangaroa 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
You can take time to visit Trentham Racecourse during your travels 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.
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.
Gillies Group Theatre
You can enjoy a show at Gillies Group Theatre on your trip to Upper Hutt.
Things to do

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 Mangaroa

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Great location. Room was clean but a bit worn. That said, good value for the money. Staff was friendly and excellent breakfast included
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

Rydges Wellington Airport
Great for flights.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025

Rydges Wellington
Receptionist and concierge extremely helpful and polite.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Room was clean and close to town. Washer dryer was great for doing a load of washing.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025

Bolton Hotel
Great service, clean and tidy room
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
Location, everything on top and everyday free cookies .
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Mangaroa

Maymorn
Though Maymorn may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Harcourt Park and Gentian Reserve.

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

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

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.

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

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


