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.
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
Private Wairarapa Wine Delights Tour from Wellington
Private Martinborough Foodie Delights Tour from Wellington
Small-Group Beekeeping Experience in Tauherenikau
Top hotels in Maidstone
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
A little overpriced but this is a proper hotel.. and you will have your expectations met.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Rydges Wellington
Still in the process of new owners taking over, so for example can’t accept Amex yet. Most things remain the same - lots of opportunities for new owners to improve, from a fairly average spa with only a few jets working for 3 minutes at a time, to noisy rooms with average aircon. Breakfast very overpriced ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Staff were quick to respond to my email enquiries and room was clean, spacious with quality bed linen and amenities. We will definitely be staying again
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
ibis Wellington
Nice breakfast comfy bed and pillows. Only issue was intermittent rushing water noise from the bathroom in the night. Was very loud and would wake me up. Nice and handy to course at vic uni
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
InterContinental Wellington by IHG
I loved how luxurious it felt and how the staff were very welcoming.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Bolton Hotel
Great hotel at the govt end of Wellington. Parking at Wilson's reasonable (!) overnight
Reviewed on 10 May 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 Upper Hutt City Library.
Upper Hutt Central
While visiting Upper Hutt Central, you might make a stop by sights like Upper Hutt City Library and Savage Park.
Ebdentown
While visiting Ebdentown, you might make a stop by sights like Oxford Park and Pine Avenue Park.
Elderslea
While visiting Elderslea, you might make a stop by sights like McLeod Street Playground and Clyma 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 Tawai Park.
