Title: Visit Akatarawa Valley: 2026 Akatarawa Valley, Upper Hutt Travel Guide | Expedia.com [Hotels in Akatarawa Valley](https://expedia.com/Akatarawa-Valley-Upper-Hutt-Hotels.0-n693193224746532864-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Upper Hutt](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Upper-Hutt.d6135549.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Akatarawa Valley](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Akatarawa-Valley.d693193224746532864.Car-Rental-Guide)[Akatarawa Valley Vacations](https://expedia.com/Akatarawa-Valley.d693193224746532864.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Akatarawa Valley ## Upper Hutt ![Akatarawa Valley](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6135549/6ff66d88-81b7-4a44-a610-5fdcd8ab82af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Akatarawa Valley](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6135549/2a372bc4-e1b3-47de-a3e7-0c02b127ad0e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Akatarawa Valley](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6135549/b4c95337-83bd-4f0c-a7e0-5b926dcc46da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Akatarawa Valley](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6135549/9f2712f2-753c-4bb4-8a28-244c9efc7a96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Akatarawa Valley](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6135549/1ed49e17-7b72-48cf-9922-9ecc02e3fca8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Akatarawa Valley Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Upper Hutt Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Upper-Hutt.dx6135549) --- ### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Staglands-Wildlife-Reserve-Akatarawa-Valley.d553248621532610600.Vacation-Attraction) #### Cloustonville Park Explore the great outdoors at Cloustonville Park, a lovely green space in Upper Hutt. [](https://expedia.com/Cloustonville-Park-Akatarawa-Valley.d890194945026498560.Vacation-Attraction) #### Karapoti Park Explore the great outdoors at Karapoti Park, a lovely green space in Upper Hutt. [](https://expedia.com/Karapoti-Park-Akatarawa-Valley.d890195102696677376.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Trentham-Racecourse-Trentham.d6286120.Vacation-Attraction) #### Brewtown Upper Hutt You can take time to visit Brewtown Upper Hutt during your travels to Upper Hutt. [](https://expedia.com/Brewtown-Upper-Hutt-Maidstone.d982579351520403456.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/New-Zealand-Campus-Of-Innovation-And-Sport-Trentham.d890195645869551616.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45285843/10b27a5e-9e36-4e00-a833-0cf380200a53.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour $117 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/remutaka-rail-trail-mountain-bike-explorer-cycle-tour.a45285843.activity-details) ![Te Awa Kairangi Grade 2 Scenic Rafting Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46213430/8474d6d6-598d-4262-97dc-80c77f304042.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Te Awa Kairangi Grade 2 Scenic Rafting Tour $87 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/te-awa-kairangi-grade-2-scenic-rafting-tour.a46213430.activity-details) ![Small-Group Beekeeping Experience in Tauherenikau](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45347739/edead373-0ac1-48ab-adf3-140fe38c34a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Small-Group Beekeeping Experience in Tauherenikau $40 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/small-group-beekeeping-experience-in-tauherenikau.a45347739.activity-details) ![Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1397354/2fb2bf22-8eb5-455f-ab9f-3c32235bc800.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour $117 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/remutaka-rail-trail-mountain-bike-explorer-cycle-tour.a1397354.activity-details) ![Kapiti Island: Classic Guided Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49101608/94cfa018-d4dc-453a-afbd-f50fe5cf4564.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kapiti Island: Classic Guided Day Tour $173 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/kapiti-island-classic-guided-day-tour.a49101608.activity-details) ![Wellington Native Bush Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50121891/64ab0723-24f5-4365-bec7-a1ffa54e203b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wellington Native Bush Walking Tour $105 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/wellington-native-bush-walking-tour.a50121891.activity-details) [See all activities in Upper Hutt](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Upper-Hutt.d6135549.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Akatarawa Valley Hotel Deals ![Champers Motor Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8180000/8170100/8170036/60377fe5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Champers Motor Inn 6-10 Pharazyn Street Lower Hutt $56 nightly $65 total Apr 22 - Apr 23 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this motel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Dowse Art Museum and Wellington City Walkways are located ... 7/10 Good! (306 reviews) Plenty parking, quite location, basic kitchen facilities. Reviewed on Apr 5, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F22%2F2026&endDate=4%2F23%2F2026&selected=8170036&PinnedHotelID=8170036&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693193224746532864) ![The Angus Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105390000/105384500/105384458/a6fe783b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Angus Hotel 5 Cornwall St Lower Hutt Wellington $64 nightly $74 total May 4 - May 5 Total with 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 Dowse Art Museum are ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (181 reviews) Centrally located to the places I needed to go to. Room was clean and staff was friendly and accommodating to my needs. Overall a very pleasant stay. Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=5%2F4%2F2026&endDate=5%2F5%2F2026&selected=105384458&PinnedHotelID=105384458&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693193224746532864) ![Settlers Motor Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/907100/907069/f8f5e996_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Settlers Motor Lodge 83-85 Hutt Road, Petone Lower Hutt $54 nightly $62 total Apr 24 - Apr 25 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Interislander Ferry ... 6.8/10 (495 reviews) Pool Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F24%2F2026&endDate=4%2F25%2F2026&selected=907069&PinnedHotelID=907069&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693193224746532864) ![Quest Petone](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15460000/15460000/15459972/84068ac1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Quest Petone 40-42 Richmond Street Lower Hutt Wellington $69 nightly $80 total May 8 - May 9 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 9/10 Wonderful! (631 reviews) Well laid out two bedroom apartment, nice and quiet within complex, internal wall between bedrooms was super thin, good kitchen amenities, good bathroom and shower pressure though shower doors not practical, $15 per day parking worth it. Jackson Street can be noisy with cars and bars but is good ... Reviewed on Apr 5, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=5%2F8%2F2026&endDate=5%2F9%2F2026&selected=15459972&PinnedHotelID=15459972&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693193224746532864) ![Harbour View Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121560000/121552500/121552412/8874ac2c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Harbour View Lodge 5 Bowlers Wharf Ln Porirua Wellington Region $59 nightly $68 total Apr 19 - Apr 20 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Porirua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and South Beach are ... 7.2/10 Good! (11 reviews) My room was clean. The Tv didn’t work, the fridge was a small makeup fridge not a bar fridge and the shower drain was blocked so flooded not just my bathroom but also my room and the hallway Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F19%2F2026&endDate=4%2F20%2F2026&selected=121552412&PinnedHotelID=121552412&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693193224746532864) ![Historic brick stables](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34010000/34003900/34003857/72543c96_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Historic brick stables Otaki Otaki Stay at this cottage in Otaki. Enjoy a garden, in-room fireplaces, and sun loungers. Popular attractions Otaki Museum and Otaki River Walks are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (506 reviews) Lovely and warm cottage with electric under blankets! Surrounded by peaceful greenery and bird sounds in the morning. Overall a nice cosy stay! 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