Maidstone 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.
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.
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.
Upper Hutt City Library
Upper Hutt City Library is just one of the places to see in Upper Hutt, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?
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
Brilliant central location with parking.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Rydges Wellington
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Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Quiet, clean and well presented in the rooms. Booking parking in advance is best. Walkable to town, mostly undercover if it's raining.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
ibis Wellington
Only parking let this down. Everything else was fine.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington
The room was well presented, and represented good value
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Quest 256 Lambton
Our stay was very pleasant. The lobby is up on 4 on a busy street, but once you have that figured out – it’s a great location, in the heart of Wellington’s CBD. We were steps from the Wellington Cable Car, which gives you access to the Botanical Garden and Zealandia. Te Papa was a 15-minute walk ...
Reviewed on 15 Jan 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 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.
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 Brewtown Upper Hutt and Maidstone Park.
Ebdentown
While visiting Ebdentown, you might make a stop by sights like Pine Avenue Park and Oxford Park.
Clouston Park
While visiting Clouston Park, you might make a stop by sights like River Valley Shopping Centre and Benge Park.
Trentham
Trentham is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Trentham Racecourse and Whakatiki Buffer Reserve.
