Akatarawa Valley Travel Guide
Upper Hutt
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Popular places to visit
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.
Cloustonville Park
Explore the great outdoors at Cloustonville Park, a lovely green space in Upper Hutt.
Karapoti Park
Explore the great outdoors at Karapoti Park, a lovely green space in Upper Hutt.
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.
Brewtown Upper Hutt
You can take time to visit Brewtown Upper Hutt during your travels to Upper Hutt.
Maidstone Park
Explore the great outdoors at Maidstone Park, a lovely green space in Upper Hutt. You can enjoy the cafes while in the area.
Things to do
Small-Group Beekeeping Experience in Tauherenikau
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
Private Wairarapa Wine Delights Tour from Wellington
Private Martinborough Foodie Delights Tour from Wellington
Top hotels in Akatarawa Valley
Champers Motor Inn
Internet didn't work inside the rooms, only outside.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
The Angus Hotel
Excellent bed/bathroom, bar was a little disappointing as there was very little to choose from. Meals were very prompt for room service.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Settlers Motor Lodge
The rooms were very average and you need to to go down the road to collect key, which they need to let peole know before they turn up
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Quest Petone
Good
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Harbour View Lodge
Midnight check in no issues. Room clean and staff great.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt
It’s our go-to hotel when catching the Interislander ferry . Clean tidy and accommodating with 24/7 check in having regard to very late check !
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Akatarawa Valley
Kaitoke
While Kaitoke isn't home to many top sights, Kartsport Wellington and Macaskill Lakes are some notable places to visit nearby.
Akatarawa
While there might not be top attractions in Akatarawa, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Brewtown Upper Hutt and Ng āti Tama Park.
Te Marua
While visiting Te Marua, you might make a stop by sights like Te Marua Golf Club and Macaskill Lakes.
Craigs Flat
While Craigs Flat may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Staglands Wildlife Reserve and Cloustonville Park.
Maymorn
Though Maymorn may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ngāti Tama Park and Maidstone Park.
Totara Park
While visiting Totara Park, you might make a stop by sights like Ngāti Tama Park and Turon Park.
