Akatarawa Valley
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.
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.
Things to do
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
Te Awa Kairangi Grade 2 Scenic Rafting Tour
Small-Group Beekeeping Experience in Tauherenikau
Top hotels in Akatarawa Valley
Champers Motor Inn
Room was stuffy, spider webs everywhere, wouldn't reccomend. When checking in the person was rude and not welcoming at all.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
The Angus Hotel
Tidy room, super handy to things like supermarket, mall etc. The team were lovely. Shower was a little luke warm, but that was sorted. The restaurant was good! Great burger 🍔
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Settlers Motor Lodge
Staff attitude was very rude I paid deposit and then they tried to take my Visa card details and write it down saying she will give my deposit back that way which was very odd therefor I didn’t give it then when I got my deposit back all I had to do was swipe my card after she swiped their business ...
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Quest Petone
Fitted all our needs. Recommended and will stay again in the future.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Harbour View Lodge
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 26 Mar 2026
Parehua Resort
Fabulous property /grounds. Got upgraded to a lake view cottage which was spacious and comfortable. The Continental breakfast included with our room rate was really tasty and there was lots of choice. Dinner in the York bistro was especially good. Great service from all the staff. A really friendly, ...
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Akatarawa Valley
Kaitoke
While Kaitoke isn't home to many top sights, Macaskill Lakes and Kartsport Wellington are some notable places to visit nearby.
Te Marua
While visiting Te Marua, you might make a stop by sights like Macaskill Lakes and Te Marua Golf Club.
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 Harcourt Park.
Birchville
While visiting Birchville, you might make a stop by sights like Birchville Park and Hoggard Park.
Timberlea
While visiting Timberlea, you might make a stop by sights like Gentian Reserve and Benge Hall Park.
Maymorn
Though Maymorn may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Te Haukaretu Park and Ngāti Tama Park.
