Pinehaven Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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)
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?
Whakatiki Buffer Reserve
You can take time to visit Whakatiki Buffer Reserve during your travels to Upper Hutt. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.
Activities
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
Private Wairarapa Wine Delights Tour from Wellington
Private Martinborough Foodie Delights Tour from Wellington
Our pick of the best Pinehaven Hotel Deals
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Room was clean
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
Didn't have breakfast, so no comment. The major restaurant was closed, but the Peltonen had a simple menu and their food was excellent. Well done to who ever is in charge of Food & Beverage there
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Position of hotel to Wellington attractions was the biggest plus
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Rydges Wellington
Clean room, comfortable bed. Hotel had no secure parking and limited valet parking
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
ibis Wellington
The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The breakfast was one of the best we have seen at a hotel, with a lot of options. The room was very quiet and the location was good. The room was a bit outdated but clean, but the bed kept rolling away from the wall if we tried to sit up against the ...
Reviewed on 4 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
Other neighbourhoods around Pinehaven
Silverstream
When in Silverstream, you can plan a visit to Trentham Racecourse and Brewtown Upper Hutt, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Heretaunga
Heretaunga might not have many top sights, but Trentham Racecourse and Whakatiki Buffer Reserve are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Trentham
Trentham is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Trentham Racecourse and Moonshine 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 Upper Hutt City Council.
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.
Elderslea
While visiting Elderslea, you might make a stop by sights like Clyma Park and McLeod Street Playground.
