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Alternative names: City rights: 1966 (58 years ago)Population: 41 thous.Area: 209.27 mi²Elevation: 210 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 41°7'30"S, 175°4'1"E
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Upper Hutt Top Attractions

Upper Hutt Attractions - What to See and Explore

Upper Hutt offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Maidstone Park, Golder Cottage, Barton's Bush, St John's Anglican Church. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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    Park • Sport • Sport venue

    Maidstone Park

    Maidstone Park is a cricket and football ground in Upper Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand. A single List A match was held there during the 1978/79 Gillette Cup when Wellington played Canterbury, which resulted in a 4 wicket victory by Canterbury.

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    History museum • Museum

    Golder Cottage

    Golder Cottage is one of the oldest surviving colonial houses in Upper Hutt, New Zealand. The house is used as a museum of colonial domestic life. John Golder, a road builder in Wellington, built the cottage in 1876–77. Around the same time he married Jane Martin and together they raised 12 children in the house.

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    Nature • Natural attraction • Forest

    Barton's Bush

    Barton's Bush, in Trentham Memorial Park, is the largest remaining area of lowland mixed podocarp/broadleaf forest in the Hutt Valley of New Zealand.

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    Church

    St John's Anglican Church

    St John's Anglican Church in Trentham, Upper Hutt is one of the oldest surviving Anglican churches in the Wellington region of New Zealand. The building is classified as a Category 2 historic building by Heritage New Zealand.

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    Forts and castles

    Upper Hutt Blockhouse

    The Upper Hutt Blockhouse also known as the Wallaceville Blockhouse is a 19th-century American-style military blockhouse situated in Upper Hutt, New Zealand.

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    41°6'6"S • 175°5'42"E

    Harcourt Park

    Park

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    Playground • Park

    Trentham Memorial Park

    Trentham Memorial Park is a large park and a major sport and recreation ground in Trentham, a suburb of Upper Hutt, in the Wellington region of New Zealand.

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    Neighbourhood

    Upper Hutt Central

    Upper Hutt Central is the commercial and geographic focal point of Upper Hutt city, located in the lower North Island of New Zealand. The area is served by Upper Hutt Railway Station.

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    41°7'19"S • 175°4'23"E

    Upper Hutt Women's Centre

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    41°7'11"S • 175°4'37"E

    Ebdentown

    Ebdentown, a suburb of Upper Hutt located in the lower North Island of New Zealand, near Upper Hutt Central.

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    41°7'59"S • 175°3'0"E

    Wallaceville

    Wallaceville is a suburb of Upper Hutt. It is named after John Howard Wallace, an early New Zealand settler, council politician, businessman and author of one of the first published histories of New Zealand.

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    41°7'48"S • 175°2'24"E

    Trentham

    Trentham is the most populous suburb of Upper Hutt, a city in the Wellington region of New Zealand. The suburb is located in a widening of the Hutt Valley, five kilometres to the southwest of the Upper Hutt city centre.

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    Racetrack • Sport • Sport venue

    Trentham Racecourse

    Trentham Racecourse is the main thoroughbred horse racecourse for the Wellington city area in New Zealand. It is located in the suburb of Trentham in Upper Hutt, next to Trentham Military Camp. The races are conducted by the Wellington Racing Club. The first race meeting was held there in January 1906.

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    Campsite

    Wellington Naturist Club

    The Wellington Naturist Club is a naturist resort located in Te Mārua, Upper Hutt, 38 kilometres northeast of Wellington in the North Island of New Zealand.

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    41°2'59"S • 175°10'44"E

    Kaitoke Regional Park

    View point

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Things to See and Do in Upper Hutt by Category

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Upper Hutt – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Upper Hutt, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa (Wellington), Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom (Foxton), Wellington Botanic Garden (Wellington).

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    Museum, Art museum

    Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington

    The Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, commonly known as Te Papa, stands as a cultural jewel in the heart of Wellington, New Zealand's vibrant capital city. This innovative and interactive museum, which opened its doors in 1998, has since redefined the country's...

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    Museum

    Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom, Foxton

    Nestled in the quaint town of Foxton, New Zealand, Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom stands as a cultural beacon that celebrates the unique heritage and stories of the local community. This innovative museum complex offers a rich tapestry of experiences that intertwine the...

  • wellington botanic garden19 milesSW
    Lush council-run gardens and native forest

    Wellington Botanic Garden, Wellington

    Nestled in the heart of New Zealand's vibrant capital, the Wellington Botanic Garden offers a lush sanctuary that spans over 25 hectares of landscaped and native forest areas. Established in 1868, this historic park is a veritable treasure trove of horticultural...

  • willis street wellington19 milesSW
    Street, Shopping, Shopping district

    Willis Street, Wellington

    Nestled in the heart of Wellington, Willis Street stands as a bustling testament to the city's vibrant shopping culture. This dynamic shopping district is a favorite among locals and tourists alike, offering an eclectic mix of retail experiences that cater to a wide...

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    Park, Sport venue, Sport

    Queen Elizabeth Park, Masterton

    Nestled in the heart of Masterton, New Zealand, Queen Elizabeth Park offers a serene and picturesque escape from the bustle of city life. This verdant oasis is a favorite among locals and tourists alike, providing a tranquil setting for a variety of outdoor activities.

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Best Time To Visit Upper Hutt

Learn when is the best time to travel to Upper Hutt weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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February is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in March, April, June, July and August.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in January, February, March and December. While the coldest is in June, July and August.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in February. Most of it rains in June and July.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in December, while the shortest in June.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Upper Hutt?

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What is the best time to visit Upper Hutt?

February is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in March, April, June, July and August. The highest air temperature is in January, February, March and December. While the coldest is in June, July and August.

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