Te Marua 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.
Macaskill Lakes
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Macaskill Lakes during your travels in Upper Hutt.
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.
Activities

Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour

Te Awa Kairangi Grade 2 Scenic Rafting Tour

Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour

Private Wairarapa Wine Delights Tour from Wellington

Private Martinborough Foodie Delights Tour from Wellington
Our pick of the best Te Marua Hotel Deals

Champers Motor Inn
Very convenient and staff etremely helpful and friendly
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025

The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt
Probably the best hotel in Lower Hutt.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025

The Angus Hotel
Staff were very helpful, the room was very nice and very clean, no complaints at all
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025

Quest Petone
Team was awesome about letting me know when the room was ready and I checked in early
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025

Settlers Motor Lodge
Reception even though different was lovely room very clean and comfortable. Would definitely recommend as a good budget accommodation
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025

Elliotts Kapiti Coast Motor Lodge
Modest motel near town centre and railway station.
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Te Marua

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.

Akatarawa
While there might not be top attractions in Akatarawa, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Benge Hall Park and Harcourt Park.

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

Birchville
While visiting Birchville, you might make a stop by sights like Birchville Park and Hoggard Park.

Brown Owl
If you're spending some time in Brown Owl, Harcourt Park and Brown Owl Shops are top sights worth seeing.

Totara Park
While visiting Totara Park, you might make a stop by sights like California Park and Ngāti Tama Park.
Te Marua Travel Guide
- Waikanae Beach
- Raumati Beach
- Petone Foreshore
- Trentham Racecourse
- Plimmerton Beach
- Eastbourne Beach
- Palliser Estate
- Paekakiri Beach
- Staglands Wildlife Reserve
- Putangirua Pinnacles
- Otaki Gorge
- Southward Car Museum
- Lindale Park
- Ata Rangi Vineyard
- Stonehenge Aotearoa
- Queensgate Shopping Centre
- Cobblestones Village Museum
- Nga Manu Nature Reserve
- Coastlands Shoppingtown
- Queen Elizabeth Park
- Wellington City Walkways
- Fell Locomotive Museum
- Dowse Art Museum

