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
Private Wairarapa Wine Delights Tour from Wellington
Private Wellington Craft Beer Full Day Tour
Private Martinborough Foodie Delights Tour from Wellington
Top hotels in Maidstone
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Great location close to harbour front.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Rydges Wellington
N/a
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
West Plaza Hotel
Great location. Frig but no microwave. Water from the shower overflowed into the toilet area because there was only a small rubber gasket between them. It was reported to the housekeeper.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Clean, large room. Good location.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Bolton Hotel
The staff was courteous and helpful. Nice room, dining room was excellent.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
ibis Wellington
Great stay; great staff - extra helpful to a first timer, gave perfect directions to local places not touristy. Clean & comfortable rooms, close to everything, perfect stay , so much so , stayed in the Ibis in Christchurch too!
Reviewed on 27 Feb 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 McLeod Park and Oxford Park.
Elderslea
While visiting Elderslea, you might make a stop by sights like McLeod Park and Clyma Park.
Clouston Park
While visiting Clouston Park, you might make a stop by sights like River Valley Shopping Centre and Benge Park.
