Pinehaven Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Gillies Group Theatre
You can enjoy a show at Gillies Group Theatre on your trip to Upper Hutt.
Activities
Small-Group Beekeeping Experience in Tauherenikau
Te Awa Kairangi Grade 2 Scenic Rafting Tour
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
Our pick of the best Pinehaven Hotel Deals
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Excellent stay with lovely breakfast. Rooms very clean and staff very helpful. Easy access to shops and restaurants via a lift in the hotel.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Rydges Wellington Airport
Great location very convenient for late flights
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Rydges Wellington
Was a lovely stay, very friendly staff.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
We had a parking pass and luckily there was one spot left. Not much of a view, but we were only there to sleep for 2 nights.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Bolton Hotel
Clean standard room
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Naumi Studio Wellington
Only went to bar for pre theatre drinks, staff were great and made the wife a cocktail that wasn’t on the list
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Pinehaven
Silverstream
When in Silverstream, you can plan a visit to Silver Stream Railway and Trentham Racecourse, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Heretaunga
Heretaunga might not have many top sights, but Trentham Racecourse and Silver Stream Railway 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 Tawai 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 Gillies Group Theatre.
Riverstone Terraces
While there might not be top attractions in Riverstone Terraces, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Craig's Flat and McLeod Street Playground.
Elderslea
While visiting Elderslea, you might make a stop by sights like McLeod Street Playground and Clyma Park.
