Mangaroa
Upper Hutt
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.
Things to do

Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour

Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour

Private Wairarapa Wine Delights Tour from Wellington

Small-Group Beekeeping Experience in Tauherenikau

Private Martinborough Foodie Delights Tour from Wellington
Top hotels in Mangaroa

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Amazing will be back . Thank you
Reviewed on 4 Apr, 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

Oaks Wellington Hotel
The breakfast was epic, the staff were competent (Yetkin was exceptional), and the rooms are honestly excellent. Very impressed!
Reviewed on 4 Apr, 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 Mangaroa

Kingsley Heights
While Kingsley Heights may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Upper Hutt City Library and Gillies Group Theatre.

Maymorn
Though Maymorn may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Te Haukaretu Park and Ngāti Tama Park.

Maidstone
If you're spending some time in Maidstone, Maidstone Park and Brewtown Upper Hutt are top sights worth seeing.

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 Upper Hutt City Library.

Clouston Park
While visiting Clouston Park, you might make a stop by sights like Te Haukaretu Park and River Valley Shopping Centre.

Upper Hutt Central
While visiting Upper Hutt Central, you might make a stop by sights like Upper Hutt City Library and Gillies Group Theatre.

