Heretaunga
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.
New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport (NZCIS)
Explore the campus of New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport (NZCIS) during your stay in Upper Hutt. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.
New Zealand Defence College
Enjoy the collegiate vibe at New Zealand Defence College as part of your travels around Upper Hutt. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.
Gillies Group Theatre
You can enjoy a show at Gillies Group Theatre during your stay in Upper Hutt.
Things to do
Te Awa Kairangi Grade 2 Scenic Rafting Tour
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
Private Wellington Craft Beer Full Day Tour
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
Top hotels in Heretaunga
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Excellent stay with lovely breakfast. Rooms very clean and staff very helpful. Easy access to shops and restaurants via a lift in the hotel.
Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
Great location very convenient for late flights
Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026
Rydges Wellington
Was a lovely stay, very friendly staff.
Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Location is great. Access to the Wellness Center was a huge plus. Windows/walls are VERY THIN so you are at the mercy of traffic or construction going on outside
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026
Bolton Hotel
Clean standard room
Reviewed on Apr 1, 2026
Naumi Studio Wellington
Only went to bar for pre theatre drinks, staff were great and made the wife a cocktail that wasn’t on the list
Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Heretaunga
Silverstream
While Silverstream isn't home to many top sights, Silver Stream Railway and Trentham Racecourse are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 Silver Stream Railway and Trentham Racecourse, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Riverstone Terraces
While there might not be top attractions in Riverstone Terraces, you can explore the larger area and discover places like McLeod Street Playground and Trentham Racecourse.
Elderslea
If you're spending some time in Elderslea, McLeod Street Playground and Clyma Park are top sights worth seeing.
Wallaceville
While Wallaceville isn't home to many top sights, Brewtown Upper Hutt and Upper Hutt City Library are some notable places to visit nearby.
