Websites of Interest

Explore Upper Hutt & the Wellington Region

Staying at Wellington’s Kiwi Holiday Park puts you in the perfect spot to explore Upper Hutt, Wellington City and the wider region. Use these trusted websites and local guides to plan your walks, rides, Lord of the Rings adventures, family activities and day trips – all from your base beside the Hutt River.

Local Guides from Wellington’s Kiwi Holiday Park

• Upper Hutt attractions – parks, trails & family activities – our guide to Harcourt Park, H2O Xtream, Brewtown, river walks and more near the holiday park.
• Wellington & Lower Hutt attractions – ideas for day trips into the city, Te Papa, Wellington Cable Car, Zealandia and the waterfront.
• Lord of the Rings filming locations near Upper Hutt – including Isengard at Harcourt Park and Rivendell in Kaitoke Regional Park.
• Cycle trails & walking tracks in Upper Hutt – river trails, bush walks and local rides starting close to the park.
• Remutaka Cycle Trail – Great Ride near Wellington – information for bikepacking and day rides that many guests start from our area.

Transport & Getting Here

• Metlink – Wellington & Upper Hutt bus and train timetables – plan public transport from Wellington City, Lower Hutt or the airport to our bus stop near the gate.

Regional Visitor Information

• WellingtonNZ – official Wellington region tourism site – events, dining, nightlife and city highlights.
• Wairarapa visitor guide – vineyards, villages and day trips over the Remutaka Hill.
• Upper Hutt City Council – local information – community facilities, parks and services.
• Hutt Valley NZ – Hutt Valley tourism & activities – ideas for exploring Upper Hutt, Lower Hutt and the wider valley.
• New Zealand Tourism Directory – nationwide travel planning, activities and accommodation.
• What’s On in New Zealand – concerts, festivals and events across Wellington and NZ.

Nearby Activities & Attractions

• Brewtown Upper Hutt – Wellington’s craft beer village – multiple craft breweries, restaurants and family-friendly entertainment like go-karting, mini putt, axe throwing and escape rooms, plus regular concerts and events.
• H₂O Xtream Aquatic Centre – hydroslides, wave pool, lane swimming and family pool fun just a few minutes’ drive away.
• Wellington Cable Car – ride the iconic red cable car for views over Wellington and easy access to the Botanic Garden.
• Te Papa – Museum of New Zealand – national museum on Wellington’s waterfront with free general admission.
• Wellington Zoo – New Zealand’s oldest zoo with native wildlife and close-up animal encounters.
• Classic New Zealand Wine Trail – ideas for winery visits in Wairarapa, Hawke’s Bay and Marlborough.

Plan Your Stay at Wellington’s Kiwi Holiday Park

Once you’ve explored these websites and planned your adventures, come back to our accommodation page to choose from motels, cabins, powered sites and tent sites in Upper Hutt – or contact us and we’ll help you decide the best option for your stay.