Maidstone Travel Guide
Upper Hutt
Visit Maidstone
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
Private Wairarapa Wine Delights Tour from Wellington
Private Martinborough Foodie Delights Tour from Wellington
Wellington Lord of the Rings 6-8 hour Private Tour & Feast
Small-Group Beekeeping Experience in Tauherenikau
Top hotels in Maidstone
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
"The staff are amazing from the first I stepped into the lobby, to the room cleaning and the kitchen staff. When we arrived for bfast every morning the staff are vibrant and welcoming. Definitely would book a stay again in this hotel."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Rydges Wellington
"Good bar, and bar food, and as a solo traveller, it was able to take bar food up to my room."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
"Very good location and good lift connection to Lampton Quay. Parking was fine but it could not be booked on Expedia . After booking thru Expedia I booked parking direct with Gilmour but I would not have been happy if none had been available."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
InterContinental Wellington by IHG
"Lovley stay amazing sleep"
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Quest 256 Lambton
"Everything was great except it was a real shame that when we arrived about 1 hour after check in, our room was still not made up and the bed was a mess."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Travelodge Hotel Wellington
"Attention to detail can be improved. Free2air TV screen isn't functioning and for tariff expect SMART TV would be installed. Cleanliness can be improved. Unclean Furniture surfaces etc. Location handy to all amenities."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Maidstone
Trentham
Trentham is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Trentham Racecourse and Heretaunga Players.
Silverstream
When in Silverstream, you can plan a visit to Trentham Racecourse and Brewtown Upper Hutt, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Upper Hutt Central
While visiting Upper Hutt Central, you might make a stop by sights like Upper Hutt City Library and Gillies Group Theatre.
Craigs Flat
While Craigs Flat may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Harcourt Park and California Park.
Kaitoke
While Kaitoke isn't home to many top sights, Kartsport Wellington and Macaskill Lakes are some notable places to visit nearby.
