Elderslea 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.
Golder's Cottage
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Golder's Cottage in Upper Hutt.
McLeod Park
Explore the great outdoors at McLeod Park, a lovely green space in Upper Hutt.
McLeod Street Playground
Explore the great outdoors at McLeod Street Playground, a lovely green space 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.
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
Wine, Food and Wairarapa Coast Overnight Tour
Top hotels in Elderslea
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Room was clean
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Amenities was a delightful surprise (laundry wash/dry facilities)
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Rydges Wellington
Gave an early check in on a cold rainy day
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
ibis Wellington
A
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Oaks Wellington Hotel
The hotel is nice if a little run down. The staff are excellent but the surroundings of the hotel are a little dicey.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Mercure Wellington Abel Tasman
Good spacious rooms, staff very helpful. Walking distance to Cuba Street and easy access to get around. Hotel is going through an upgrade.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Elderslea
Ebdentown
While visiting Ebdentown, you might make a stop by sights like Oxford Park and Pine Avenue Park.
Upper Hutt Central
While visiting Upper Hutt Central, you might make a stop by sights like Upper Hutt City Library and Upper Hutt City Council.
Maidstone
If you're spending some time in Maidstone, Maidstone Park and Brewtown Upper Hutt are top sights worth seeing.
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 Upper Hutt City Council.
Trentham
Trentham is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Trentham Racecourse and Moonshine Park.
Riverstone Terraces
While there might not be top attractions in Riverstone Terraces, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Moonshine Park and Trentham Racecourse.
