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)
Explore the campus of New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport (NZCIS) during your stay in Upper Hutt. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.
Upper Hutt City Library
Upper Hutt City Library is just one of the places to see in Upper Hutt, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?
New Zealand Defence College
Enjoy the collegiate vibe at New Zealand Defence College as part of your travels around Upper Hutt. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.
Things to do

Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour

Small-Group Beekeeping Experience in Tauherenikau

Te Awa Kairangi Grade 2 Scenic Rafting Tour

Private Wairarapa Wine Delights Tour from Wellington
Mangaroa Hotel Deals

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
A little overpriced but this is a proper hotel.. and you will have your expectations met.
Reviewed on May 11, 2026

Rydges Wellington Airport
convenient stay for catching early overseas flights. takes the stress out of starting the trip.
Reviewed on May 10, 2026

Rydges Wellington
Still in the process of new owners taking over, so for example can’t accept Amex yet. Most things remain the same - lots of opportunities for new owners to improve, from a fairly average spa with only a few jets working for 3 minutes at a time, to noisy rooms with average aircon. Breakfast very overpriced ...
Reviewed on May 7, 2026

Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Staff were quick to respond to my email enquiries and room was clean, spacious with quality bed linen and amenities. We will definitely be staying again
Reviewed on May 10, 2026

Naumi Studio Wellington
it was unique
Reviewed on May 6, 2026

ibis Wellington
Nice breakfast comfy bed and pillows. Only issue was intermittent rushing water noise from the bathroom in the night. Was very loud and would wake me up. Nice and handy to course at vic uni
Reviewed on May 5, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mangaroa

Maymorn
Maymorn might not have many top sights, but Benge Hall Park and Ngāti Tama Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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

Wallaceville
While Wallaceville isn't home to many top sights, Brewtown Upper Hutt and Upper Hutt City Library are some notable places to visit nearby.

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

Upper Hutt Central
If you're spending some time in Upper Hutt Central, Upper Hutt City Library and Savage Park are top sights worth seeing.

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


