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.
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.
Brewtown Upper Hutt
You can take time to visit Brewtown Upper Hutt during your travels to Upper Hutt.
Maoribank Park
Explore the great outdoors at Maoribank Park, a lovely green space in Upper Hutt.
Karapoti Park
Explore the great outdoors at Karapoti 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
Ex Wellington Classic Guided Day Tour to Kapiti Island
Top hotels in Heretaunga
Rydges Wellington Airport
Clean room, such a conveylocation
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Rydges Wellington
Option of opting out housekeeping.
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Excellent CBD location thats within walking distance to cuba st etc, whole facility is spotless, rooms are decent size, on site cafe and parking make life easier, and staff were very helpful.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
We booked a room with night of parking. Nice to have washer dryer although we did not use it. Comforetable room
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Naumi Studio Wellington
Staff very friendly and helpful. Room small but comfortable and clean
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
ibis Wellington
Overall generally a good modestbpriced hotel. Decent room, and great location
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Heretaunga
Silverstream
When in Silverstream, you can plan a visit to Trentham Racecourse and Brewtown Upper Hutt, 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 Whakatiki Buffer Reserve.
Pinehaven
When in Pinehaven, you can plan a visit to Trentham Racecourse and Brewtown Upper Hutt, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Elderslea
While visiting Elderslea, you might make a stop by sights like Clyma Park and Golder's Cottage.
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 Gillies Group Theatre.
Upper Hutt Central
While visiting Upper Hutt Central, you might make a stop by sights like Upper Hutt City Library and Gillies Group Theatre.
