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
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.
Brewtown Upper Hutt
You can take time to visit Brewtown Upper Hutt during your travels to Upper Hutt.
Activities

Te Awa Kairangi Grade 2 Scenic Rafting Tour

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

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

Champers Motor Inn
Very helpful host, very clean, very comfortable bed, Has everything you need
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025

The Angus Hotel
The restaurant food in this hotel is just spectacular. Right to the desserts. The reason I stayed a second time, and will again. But the location is pretty amazing too. A huge Mall with movie theatres next door, and a large supermarket next door too.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025

Settlers Motor Lodge
Generally 4 star.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025

The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt
Room was great, staff are professional and restaurant is very good
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025

BKs Premier Motel Esplanade
Clean and comfortable. A bit street noise and the room smelled of old carpet.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 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
Other neighbourhoods around Te Marua

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

Maymorn
Though Maymorn may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions 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.

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 Turon Park and Ngāti Tama Park.

Kaitoke
While Kaitoke isn't home to many top sights, Kartsport Wellington and Macaskill Lakes are some notable places to visit nearby.
