Te Marua Travel Guide
Upper Hutt
Popular places to visit
Macaskill Lakes
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Macaskill Lakes during your travels in Upper Hutt.
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.
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 Te Marua
Champers Motor Inn
Plenty of space
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Quest Petone
The staff were great, but the room had a few issues: the door hiding the fridge gets really stuck on the carpet and was hard to open, the alarm clock in the room had dead batteries, and despite being advertised as soundproof I could follow conversations in the next room. I also personally didn't ...
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
BKs Premier Motel Esplanade
Fast and easy check-in, rooms are clean and have everything you need. Beds might need an up grade as very soft and felt well used. It was a bit noisy with outside traffic but that's to be expected in the area which is close to lots of restaurants.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
The Angus Hotel
Nice place to stay
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Settlers Motor Lodge
Good budget motel. Clean accessible room with parking. Easy walk to Petone Station and shops.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Camellia Court Motel
Very friendly staff with great service, allowed us to check out late as nobody was coming in that day.
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Te Marua
Akatarawa
While there might not be top attractions in Akatarawa, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Karapoti Park and Te Marua Golf Club.
Maymorn
Though Maymorn may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Te Marua Golf Club and Brewtown Upper Hutt.
Timberlea
While visiting Timberlea, you might make a stop by sights like Gentian Reserve and Benge Hall Park.
Brown Owl
If you're spending some time in Brown Owl, Brown Owl Shops and Brown Owl Park are top sights worth seeing.
Totara Park
While visiting Totara Park, you might make a stop by sights like Turon Park and Tulsa Park.
Kaitoke
While Kaitoke isn't home to many top sights, Te Marua Golf Club and Karapoti Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
