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Upper Hutt, New Zealand
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Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in Upper Hutt. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on 11 October 2024.
Cheapest day:Wednesday
Most expensive day:Sunday
£37 - £86
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

About Upper Hutt

Surrounded by forested hills, Upper Hutt is one of the four cities that comprise the Wellington region. It’s renowned for its riverside parks and recreational areas that include an award-winning skate park while it’s also on the doorstep of Lake Wairarapa.

Things to do in Upper Hutt

Stretching along the northern edge of Upper Hutt is Te Awa Kairangi or Hutt River, which is fringed by the 29-kilometre-long Hutt River Trail. You can walk or cycle the entire length from Kaitoke Regional Park in Upper Hutt to Petone or rent a kayak to explore the river from the water. Kids can let loose at the playground in Riverbank Park or refresh with a dip at the Maoribank Swimming Hole.

Train enthusiasts should coincide their visit to Upper Hutt with a ride on the Silver Stream Railway, a heritage railway that follows a restored section of the Hutt Valley Line. It operates both steam and diesel locomotives, as well as vintage railcars and rolling stock. After your ride, you can grab ice cream at the railway’s souvenir store or relax with a picnic beside the historic station.

Upper Hutt is a good base for exploring Lake Wairarapa, which forms part of Wairarapa Moana Wetlands Park. It is one of the largest wetland areas in New Zealand and has been recognised for its international significance under the Ramsar Convention. Walking and cycling trails ring the shore and access several bird-watching spots where you can catch a glimpse of native species.

Getting around Upper Hutt

Upper Hutt is around 30 minutes’ drive from Wellington and 45 minutes from Wellington International Airport, which has flights to destinations across New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Regular trains connect to the Wallaceville and Upper Hutt railway stations while buses also travel through the city.

Facts about staying in Upper Hutt

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  • What are the best hotels in Upper Hutt?

    Totara Lodge is a very popular hotel in Upper Hutt, with a score of 9.0 from 914 reviews. Wallaceville Motor Lodge (8.7 from 555 reviews) and Bristol Motel (8.4 from 343 reviews) are also highly rated Upper Hutt hotels based on recent feedback from HotelsCombined users.

  • What is a good hotel near Trentham Racecourse?

    Totara Lodge is a popular hotel near Trentham Racecourse that is highly recommended, with a score of 9.0 across 914 reviews.

  • How much do hotels in Upper Hutt cost?

    £109/night is the average price of a hotel in Upper Hutt, based on HotelsCombined searches over the last 3 days.

  • How much is a cheap hotel in Upper Hutt?

    HotelsCombined users have found cheap hotels in Upper Hutt starting from £31 per night in the last 3 days.

  • How much is a hotel in Upper Hutt tonight?

    Over the last 3 days, the starting price of a hotel in Upper Hutt tonight has been as low as £31 and the average price has been as much as £119.

  • What are some other cities to stay in when visiting Wellington?

    In addition to Upper Hutt, travellers opt to visit Wellington when visiting Wellington. Lower Hutt is also a popular choice to visit.

  • How many hotels are there in Upper Hutt?

    In total, there are 56 hotels to choose from in Upper Hutt, compared to 1,414 properties in Wellington.

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