Akatarawa Valley

Upper Hutt

A rustic wooden cabin surrounded by dense forest and a dirt path.
A peacock standing on grass near a wooden bench in a park.
A river winding through a forested valley with a house on a hill.
A peacock with a vibrant blue neck and a full display of iridescent tail feathers.
Two deer on a grassy hillside with dense forest in the background.

Stay near popular Akatarawa Valley attractions

Staglands Wildlife Reserve

9.0/10 (10 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour

Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour

RM510
per adult
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
Wellington Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Cycle Tour

Wellington Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Cycle Tour

RM556
per adult
Wellington Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Cycle Tour
Te Awa Kairangi Grade 2 Scenic Duckie Tour

Te Awa Kairangi Grade 2 Scenic Duckie Tour

RM350
per adult
Te Awa Kairangi Grade 2 Scenic Duckie Tour
Te Awa Kairangi Grade 2 Scenic Rafting Tour

Te Awa Kairangi Grade 2 Scenic Rafting Tour

RM350
per adult
Te Awa Kairangi Grade 2 Scenic Rafting Tour
Small-Group Beekeeping Experience in Tauherenikau

Small-Group Beekeeping Experience in Tauherenikau

RM162
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Beekeeping Experience in Tauherenikau
Lunch and wine tastings at Le Gra Vineyard.

Private Wairarapa Wine Delights Tour from Wellington

RM2,434
per adult
Private Wairarapa Wine Delights Tour from Wellington
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Where to stay in Akatarawa Valley

Find the best Akatarawa Valley areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Trentham

Trentham is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Trentham Racecourse and Upper Hutt College Field.

A black steam locomotive numbered 847 on railway tracks, surrounded by greenery and trees.
Photo by Paul Billaney
Open Photo by Paul Billaney

Silverstream

When in Silverstream, you can plan a visit to Trentham Racecourse and Gillies Group Theatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Upper Hutt Central

While visiting Upper Hutt Central, you might make a stop by sights like Gillies Group Theatre and Upper Hutt City Council.

Mangaroa

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Mangaroa and surrounding area, you can visit Gillies Group Theatre and Maidstone Park.

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 Karapoti Park.

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