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Riverstone Terraces

Wellington Region, New Zealand · Oceania

About Riverstone Terraces

Riverstone Terraces is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Heretaunga, 29km from Mount Victoria Lookout, Wellington.

Riverstone Terraces is a town located in Wellington Region, New Zealand. With a population of 1,930, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Riverstone Terraces sits in New Zealand, where you drive on the left. It's in the Pacific/Auckland time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Riverstone Terraces to your route.

About Riverstone Terraces

Riverstone Terraces (commonly referred to as simply 'Riverstone') is a suburb of Upper Hutt in the Hutt Valley of New Zealand's North Island, perched on a hill previously known as Craig's Flat, above the Hutt River. Although mostly residential, the suburb also contains bush walks, a children's playground, and the

Read more suburb formerly harboured a small convenience store. The nearest supermarket is in central Upper Hutt, 4.9 to 8.1km away (depending on where one starts in the suburb). The suburb's streets commemorate the names of notable Upper Hutt residents, including Frankie Stevens, James Nairn, Paul Swain and Cory Jane. A peak-time Metlink bus service, route 113, services the suburb.

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Where is Riverstone Terraces located?

Riverstone Terraces is located in Wellington Region, New Zealand, Oceania. The coordinates are -41.1083 latitude, 175.0402 longitude.

What is the population of Riverstone Terraces?

Riverstone Terraces has a population of approximately 1,930 people, making it a town in New Zealand.

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Quick Information

Population
1,930
Continent
Oceania
Country
New Zealand
Region
Wellington Region
Timezone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-41.1083, 175.0402

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in New Zealand

Police
111
Ambulance
111
Fire
111
Non-emergency police
105
Driving side
left

Many rural bridges are single-lane. Give way as signed.

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Worth the detour from Riverstone Terraces

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

Southward Car Museum

One of the Southern Hemisphere's largest collections with over 400 vehicles spanning a century of motoring.

17 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Mount Victoria Lookout, Wellington

196 m summit lookout reached by a sealed road above central Wellington, giving a panorama of the harbour and Cook Strait.

29 km · about 35 min drive

museum

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

New Zealand's bold national museum, renowned for its interactive exhibits, Maori taonga, and a colossal squid specimen.

30 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Riverstone Terraces

  • 29 kmMount Victoria Lookout, Wellington196 m summit lookout reached by a sealed road above central Wellington, giving a panorama of the harbour and Cook Strait.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Riverstone Terraces.

Totara Park

🇳🇿 New Zealand

3 km awayPop. 2,890

Wallaceville

🇳🇿 New Zealand

3 km awayPop. 2,590

Upper Hutt

🇳🇿 New Zealand

3 km awayPop. 47,400

Heretaunga

🇳🇿 New Zealand

4 km awayPop. 2,520

Maoribank

🇳🇿 New Zealand

4 km awayPop. 3,640

Brown Owl

🇳🇿 New Zealand

4 km awayPop. 3,770

Heretaunga

🇳🇿 New Zealand

5 km awayPop. 2,520

Birchville

🇳🇿 New Zealand

5 km awayPop. 3,840

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