Te Marua 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.
Macaskill Lakes
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Macaskill Lakes during your travels 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.
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
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 Te Marua
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
Staff were very helpful, the room was very nice and very clean, no complaints at all
Reviewed on 30 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 Te Marua
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.
Akatarawa
While there might not be top attractions in Akatarawa, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Benge Hall Park and Harcourt Park.
Timberlea
While visiting Timberlea, you might make a stop by sights like Benge Hall Park and Gentian Reserve.
Brown Owl
If you're spending some time in Brown Owl, Harcourt Park and Brown Owl Shops are top sights worth seeing.
Totara Park
While visiting Totara Park, you might make a stop by sights like California Park and Ngāti Tama Park.
Clouston Park
While visiting Clouston Park, you might make a stop by sights like Maoribank Park and River Valley Shopping Centre.
