Upper Hutt Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Adele Billaney
Photo by Paul Billaney
Photo by Adele Billaney
Photo by Paul Billaney
Photo by Samantha Beveridge

Where to stay in Upper Hutt

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Trentham

Trentham is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Trentham Racecourse and Whakatiki Buffer Reserve.

Trentham
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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.

Upper Hutt Central
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Silverstream

When in Silverstream, you can plan a visit to Trentham Racecourse and Brewtown Upper Hutt, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Silverstream
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Kaitoke

While Kaitoke isn't home to many top sights, Te Marua Golf Club and Karapoti Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Kaitoke
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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.

Wallaceville
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Craigs Flat

While Craigs Flat may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Staglands Wildlife Reserve and Karapoti Park.

Craigs Flat
Totara Lodge

Totara Lodge

3 out of 5
68 Ararino Street, Trentham Upper Hutt
The price is AU$178 per night from 15 Jan to 16 Jan
AU$178
15 Jan - 16 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Upper Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (538 reviews)
Great spot to spend the night. We arrived early and they had a room cleaned and allowed us to check in. Friendly, helpful staff. There is a bar next door which was great.

Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025

Totara Lodge
Wallaceville Motor Lodge

Wallaceville Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
2 Wallaceville Road Upper Hutt
Fully refundable
The price is AU$201 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
AU$201
29 Jan - 30 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Upper Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (458 reviews)
The shower was amazing, we wanted to take it home with us same with the view. Was also close to the venue. However the bed was a little too plush (unsupportive) and had bump imprints in the mattress (from high use?) But this was our only issue

Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025

Wallaceville Motor Lodge
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor

4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace Wellington
The price is AU$133 per night from 31 Jan to 1 Feb
AU$133
31 Jan - 1 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,660 reviews)
Convenient central location, helpful staff

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Aston Norwood

Aston Norwood

3.5 out of 5
1747 State Hwy 2 Upper Hutt Wellington
Stay at this chalet in Upper Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Kartsport Wellington and Macaskill Lakes are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (3 reviews)
Wonderful setting, however have to travel for food.

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2025

Aston Norwood
Gilmer Apartment Hotel

Gilmer Apartment Hotel

3.5 out of 5
10 Gilmer Terrace Wellington
Stay at this aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,426 reviews)
Position of hotel to Wellington attractions was the biggest plus

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Boulcott Suites

Boulcott Suites

4 out of 5
5 O'Reily Ave Wellington
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Wellington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a conference centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,288 reviews)
Would give it a 5/5 but the room didn’t have a functioning TV. Bed and shower were good. Staff were friendly.

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Boulcott Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Upper Hutt

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Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 18%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 64%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 18%
2 - Disappointing
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Very friendly people and some awesome views.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Did not see much were there for a two day Line dancing Workshop and was at the hall all day and two nights Only wish we had spent two nights at Wallaceville. It was such a great experience and such a lovely place to spend one night.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

We were here for only one day, for a family funeral, so we had very little spare time. We were grateful for a restful and beautiful place to stay.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Had great breakfast at Café Rome

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

A beautiful part of the country to visit

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