Akatarawa Travel Guide

Upper Hutt

Popular places to visit

Staglands Wildlife Reserve

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.

Staglands Wildlife Reserve

Trentham Racecourse

Catch an event at Trentham Racecourse during your trip to Upper Hutt. You can enjoy the cafes while in the area.

Trentham Racecourse

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 Campus of Innovation and Sport (NZCIS)

Gillies Group Theatre

You can enjoy a show at Gillies Group Theatre on your trip to Upper Hutt.

Gillies Group Theatre

Trentham Camp Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Upper Hutt at Trentham Camp Golf Course. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

Trentham Camp Golf Course

Harcourt Park

Explore the great outdoors at Harcourt Park, a lovely green space in Upper Hutt.

Harcourt Park

Things to do

Te Awa Kairangi Grade 2 Scenic Duckie Tour

Te Awa Kairangi Grade 2 Scenic Duckie Tour

฿2,874
per adult
Te Awa Kairangi Grade 2 Scenic Duckie Tour
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour

Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour

฿3,858
per adult
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
South African rugby supporters on tour at Panhead brewery

Private Wellington Craft Beer Full Day Tour

฿6,558
per adult
Private Wellington Craft Beer Full Day Tour
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour

Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour

฿3,858
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
Take a plunge into the Akatarawa natural playground.

Little Akatarawa Canyoning

฿4,803
per adult
Little Akatarawa Canyoning
Te Awa Kairangi Grade 2 Scenic Rafting Tour

Te Awa Kairangi Grade 2 Scenic Rafting Tour

฿2,874
per adult
Te Awa Kairangi Grade 2 Scenic Rafting Tour
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Top hotels in Akatarawa

The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt

The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt

4 out of 5
15 Queens Drive Lower Hutt Wellington, Lower Hutt
The price is ฿2,846 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
฿2,846
฿3,273 total
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (135 reviews)
"Comfortable, clean, modern and had everything I needed for my stay."

Reviewed on 2 May 2025

The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt
Champers Motor Inn

Champers Motor Inn

3.5 out of 5
6-10 Pharazyn Street, Lower Hutt
The price is ฿2,004 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
฿2,004
฿2,305 total
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Dowse Art Museum and Wellington City Walkways ...
7/10 Good! (234 reviews)
"Check-in was nice and easy, even though no staff on site. Beds nice and comfy. Would recommended staying here."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Champers Motor Inn
Quest Petone

Quest Petone

4 out of 5
40-42 Richmond Street, Petone, Lower Hutt, Wellington
The price is ฿2,763 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
฿2,763
฿3,177 total
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (604 reviews)
"D"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Quest Petone
The Angus Hotel

The Angus Hotel

2.5 out of 5
5 Cornwall St, Lower Hutt, Wellington
The price is ฿2,420 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
฿2,420
฿2,783 total
18 Sept - 19 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Queensgate Shopping Centre and Dowse Art Museum are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (115 reviews)
"Excellent location. Interior was in good condition. Exterior is looking a bit run down (not like the pictures advertised on Expedia). Had a good stay. Would recommend. Was clean and tidy rooms"

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

The Angus Hotel
Totara Lodge

Totara Lodge

3 out of 5
68 Ararino Street, Trentham, Upper Hutt
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,681 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
฿2,681
฿3,083 total
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Upper Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (515 reviews)
"Great service good room and staff"

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

Totara Lodge
Settlers Motor Lodge

Settlers Motor Lodge

3.5 out of 5
83-85 Hutt Road, Petone, Lower Hutt
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Interislander Ferry ...
6.6/10 (429 reviews)
"check in was poor, keys were not available at the property, needed to drive down the road to another and there was no staff attendance. Thank goodness my cellphone was available and even then there was limited knowledge about where the keys were kept. Vast improvement needed."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Akatarawa

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Birchville

While visiting Birchville, you might make a stop by sights like Birchville Park and Hoggard Park.

Birchville
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Te Marua

While visiting Te Marua, you might make a stop by sights like Te Marua Golf Club and Macaskill Lakes.

Te Marua
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Brown Owl

If you're spending some time in Brown Owl, Harcourt Park and Brown Owl Shops are top sights worth seeing.

Brown Owl
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Totara Park

While visiting Totara Park, you might make a stop by sights like California Park and Ngāti Tama Park.

Totara Park
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Clouston Park

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

Clouston Park
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Ebdentown

While visiting Ebdentown, you might make a stop by sights like Oxford Park and Riverbank Park.

Ebdentown

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