Akatarawa Valley

Upper Hutt

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Popular places to visit

Staglands Wildlife Reserve, Akatarawa Valley, Upper Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand

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

Karapoti Park

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

Karapoti Park

Cloustonville Park

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

Cloustonville Park

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)

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.

New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport (NZCIS)

Harcourt Park

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

Harcourt Park

Things to do

Take a plunge into the Akatarawa natural playground.

Little Akatarawa Canyoning

$149
per adult
Little Akatarawa Canyoning
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour

Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour

$119
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
Sleepy Seal at the Cape Palliser Seal Colony

Scenic South Wairarapa Full Day Tour from Wellington

$643
per adult
Scenic South Wairarapa Full Day Tour from Wellington
Cheers! Moy Hall Wines, Martinborough.

Private Wairarapa Wine Delights Tour from Wellington

$607
per adult
Private Wairarapa Wine Delights Tour from Wellington
Coffee roasting at The Roastery / Raumati Coffee Co.

A Taste of Kapiti - Kapiti Foodie Delights Tour

$625
per adult
A Taste of Kapiti - Kapiti Foodie Delights Tour
Inspecting a live beehive at Greytown Honey

Private Martinborough Foodie Delights Tour from Wellington

$613
per adult
Private Martinborough Foodie Delights Tour from Wellington
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Akatarawa Valley Hotel Deals

Quest Petone
Quest Petone
4 out of 5
40-42 Richmond Street, Petone, Lower Hutt, Wellington
$87 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
$100 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (597 reviews)
"Everything’s is oukay! You’re service is perfect"

Reviewed on Jun 18, 2025

Quest Petone
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 WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Interislander Ferry ...
6.6/10 (419 reviews)
"Comfortable unit, would stay there again"

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2025

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Settlers Motor Lodge
Copthorne Resort Solway Park
Copthorne Resort Solway Park
4 out of 5
246 High Street South, Solway, Masterton
$88 nightly
The price is $102 total per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
$102 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Masterton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"Super comfy bed and bedding, love the underfloor heating in the bathroom!"

Reviewed on Jun 16, 2025

Copthorne Resort Solway Park
Champers Motor Inn
Champers Motor Inn
3.5 out of 5
6-10 Pharazyn Street, Lower Hutt
$68 nightly
The price is $78 total per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
$78 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Dowse Art Museum and Wellington City Walkways ...
7/10 Good! (220 reviews)
"Pros - Quite spacious. The only one around that would sleep a famiy of 5 in one unit (that didnt rely on a foldout). Also one of the best around for price Con - a bit run down and you pay for what you get"

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2025

Champers Motor Inn
The Angus Hotel
The Angus Hotel
2.5 out of 5
5 Cornwall St, Lower Hutt, Wellington
$60 nightly
The price is $69 total per night from Jul 28 to Jul 29
$69 total
Jul 28 - Jul 29
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Queensgate Shopping Centre and The Dowse are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (100 reviews)
"Excellent location. Great staff. Has all the facilities I wanted"

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2025

The Angus Hotel
The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt
The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt
4 out of 5
15 Queens Drive Lower Hutt Wellington, Lower Hutt
$90 nightly
The price is $103 total per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$103 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (127 reviews)
"Comfortable, clean, modern and had everything I needed for my stay."

Reviewed on May 2, 2025

The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt
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Other neighborhoods around Akatarawa Valley

Ferns on a sunny New Zealand afternoon

Kaitoke

Though Kaitoke might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Te Marua Golf Club and Kartsport Wellington.

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Akatarawa

Akatarawa might not have many top sights, but Te Marua Golf Club and Benge Hall Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Craigs Flat

While there might not be top attractions in Craigs Flat, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Staglands Wildlife Reserve and Harcourt Park.

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Te Marua

If you're spending some time in Te Marua, Te Marua Golf Club and Macaskill Lakes are top sights worth seeing.

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Birchville

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

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Maymorn

Maymorn might not have many top sights, but Benge Hall Park and Te Marua Golf Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Maymorn
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Akatarawa Valley

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