Heretaunga Travel Guide
Upper Hutt
Popular places to visit
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.
Brewtown Upper Hutt
You can take time to visit Brewtown Upper Hutt during your travels to Upper Hutt.
Gillies Group Theatre
You can enjoy a show at Gillies Group Theatre on your trip to Upper Hutt.
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
Small-Group Beekeeping Experience in Tauherenikau
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
Top hotels in Heretaunga
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Yes was great
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
Very tidy and clean room
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Rydges Wellington
Friendly staff and helpful. Room was great very clean nice view of the bay. 2 night stay first night had dinner in restaurant the steak was great was tempting to have again the next night, menu is a bit limited. Nice bar to have drinks. Good location easy walking to wharf area, cable car etc. would ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Oaks Wellington Hotel
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Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Bolton Hotel
My daughters and I stayed there for three nights and had a wonderful stay. The hotel is close to everything, the staff were lovely, and we really enjoyed the amenities, especially the spa, gym, swimming pool, and sauna.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Naumi Studio Wellington
Good stay. Studio room was a bit small but adequate
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Heretaunga
Silverstream
When in Silverstream, you can plan a visit to Trentham Racecourse and Brewtown Upper Hutt, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Trentham
Trentham is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Trentham Racecourse and Tawai Park.
Pinehaven
When in Pinehaven, you can plan a visit to Trentham Racecourse and Brewtown Upper Hutt, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Elderslea
While visiting Elderslea, you might make a stop by sights like McLeod Street Playground and Clyma Park.
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.
