Maidstone Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
New Zealand Defence College
Walk around the campus at New Zealand Defence College during your stay in 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 Martinborough Foodie Delights Tour from Wellington
Private Wellington Craft Beer Full Day Tour
Small-Group Beekeeping Experience in Tauherenikau
Our pick of the best Maidstone Hotel Deals
Rydges Wellington
Fourth visit to this hotel. Very convenient for everything with good breakfast.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Location is great. Clean and spacious with great view of the waterfront and city
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
The Gilmore Hotel is absolutely fabulous! It’s in a great location in Wellington, with easy walking access to one of the best shopping streets along with some of the historic district areas. Staff is wonderful and the facilities have been updated and are very modern. Would highly recommend!
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Bolton Hotel
Lovelybplace to stay
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Hotel Waterloo & Backpackers
Friendly and helpful staff; good common room/ lounge; other amenities suitable.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
ibis Wellington
Room clean and adequately equipped but check in was chaotic. Waited ages even though I had checked in online. There was no queue I think receptionist didn’t know what she was doing. Then we went up to our room but it was already occupied. I went down to sort out and left hubby with luggage. Then ...
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
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 Gillies Group Theatre.
Upper Hutt Central
While visiting Upper Hutt Central, you might make a stop by sights like Gillies Group Theatre and Upper Hutt City Library.
Ebdentown
While visiting Ebdentown, you might make a stop by sights like Pine Avenue Park and McLeod Park.
Elderslea
While visiting Elderslea, you might make a stop by sights like McLeod Park and Clyma Park.
Clouston Park
While visiting Clouston Park, you might make a stop by sights like Maoribank Park and River Valley Shopping Centre.
Trentham
Trentham is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Trentham Racecourse and Tawai Park.
