Mangaroa Travel Guide
Upper Hutt
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
Catch an event at Trentham Racecourse during your trip to Upper Hutt. You can enjoy the cafes while in the area.
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.
Gillies Group Theatre
You can enjoy a show at Gillies Group Theatre on your trip to Upper Hutt.
Trentham Camp Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Upper Hutt at Trentham Camp Golf Course. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.
Harcourt Park
Explore the great outdoors at Harcourt Park, a lovely green space in Upper Hutt.
Top hotels in Mangaroa

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
It was access to shopping, safe. Staff were helpful and respectful. Room was clean and bed was super comfortable. Loved the pillow options.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Rydges Wellington Airport
Clean rooms, lovely staff, convenient for overnight stays if flying anywhere from Wellington Airport
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Rydges Wellington
Very good. Excellent service. Front desk very helpful with early check in. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Willis Wellington Hotel
Good for one night on a quick trip to Wellington.
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Very comfortable and easy to get to, convenient parking etc. Lots of dining options close by. Walking distance from all major attractions in Wellington. No frills just a very comfortable and clean room with everything we needed.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Bolton Hotel
This is a hidden gem in the centre of town close to everything. Don’t overlook it in your search for accommodation in downtown Wellington.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Mangaroa

Maidstone
While there might not be top attractions in Maidstone, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Maidstone Park and Upper Hutt City Council.

Maymorn
Though Maymorn may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Benge Hall Park and Ngāti Tama Park.

Maoribank
Though Maoribank may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ngāti Tama Park and Maoribank Park.

Upper Hutt Central
While visiting Upper Hutt Central, you might make a stop by sights like Upper Hutt City Council and Gillies Group Theatre.

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 Upper Hutt City Council and Gillies Group Theatre.

Timberlea
While visiting Timberlea, you might make a stop by sights like Benge Hall Park and Gentian Reserve.