Maidstone 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.
Brewtown Upper Hutt
You can take time to visit Brewtown Upper Hutt during your travels to Upper Hutt.
Maidstone Park
Explore the great outdoors at Maidstone Park, a lovely green space in Upper Hutt. You can enjoy the cafes while in the area.
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.
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.
Karapoti Park
Explore the great outdoors at Karapoti Park, a lovely green space in Upper Hutt.
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

Private Wellington Craft Beer Full Day Tour

Wine, Food and Wairarapa Coast Overnight Tour
Our pick of the best Maidstone Hotel Deals

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Clean room, hotel handy in Wellington city , very walkable Breakfast good range of different options..
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Clean facility, excellent location.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

Rydges Wellington
The room was good but had to ask for extra items during the week as they ran out. Loved the pool and spa. Very friendly staff.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025

ibis Wellington
Everything was ok, except the room cleaning. The room looked clean in surface, but there was trash on the carpet floor from days before. The extra blanket was just thrown and not properly arranged once the beds were made. Overall was a good start, except the cleaning which was annoying and uncomfortable ...
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025

Bolton Hotel
Great location, lovely room & great views. Some staff service was slow in the restaurent.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

WQ Wellington Quarter
The staff were very welcoming and courteous and the hotel's environment was tasteful and quiet.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Maidstone

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 Maidstone Park.

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.

Ebdentown
While visiting Ebdentown, you might make a stop by sights like Oxford Park and Pine Avenue Park.

Elderslea
While visiting Elderslea, you might make a stop by sights like Clyma Park and McLeod Street Playground.

Trentham
Trentham is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Trentham Racecourse and Moonshine Park.

Totara Park
While visiting Totara Park, you might make a stop by sights like Turon Park and Harcourt Park.
