Akatarawa Valley

Upper Hutt

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Popular places to visit

Staglands Wildlife Reserve

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)

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.

New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport (NZCIS)

Gillies Group Theatre

You can enjoy a show at Gillies Group Theatre on your trip to Upper Hutt.

Gillies Group Theatre

Things to do

Te Awa Kairangi Grade 2 Scenic Duckie Tour

Te Awa Kairangi Grade 2 Scenic Duckie Tour

RM370
per adult
Te Awa Kairangi Grade 2 Scenic Duckie Tour
Sleepy Seal at the Cape Palliser Seal Colony

Scenic South Wairarapa Full Day Tour from Wellington

RM2,672
per adult
Scenic South Wairarapa Full Day Tour from Wellington
Cheers! Moy Hall Wines, Martinborough.

Private Wairarapa Wine Delights Tour from Wellington

RM2,537
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

RM2,612
per adult
A Taste of Kapiti - Kapiti Foodie Delights Tour
Inspecting a live beehive at Greytown Honey

Private Martinborough Foodie Delights Tour from Wellington

RM2,548
per adult
Private Martinborough Foodie Delights Tour from Wellington
Steam engine at Paekakariki train station.

7-Hour Private Scenic Kapiti Coast Tour from Wellington

RM2,362
per adult
7-Hour Private Scenic Kapiti Coast Tour from Wellington
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Top hotels in Akatarawa Valley

Champers Motor Inn

Champers Motor Inn

3.5 out of 5
6-10 Pharazyn Street, Lower Hutt
The price is RM249 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
RM249
RM286 total
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & 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! (240 reviews)
"The place is clean and very good value for your money. The location is also excellent since it is very close to the mall. Reception is unattended most of the time but it wasn't a major issue for us. Checkin and checkout is a breeze. The staff/cleaner was very helpful as well."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Champers Motor Inn
Quest Petone

Quest Petone

4 out of 5
40-42 Richmond Street, Petone, Lower Hutt, Wellington
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM354 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
RM354
RM407 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & 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! (608 reviews)
"I always stay here when in the Petone/Lower Hutt area. It is convenient for transport and shopping with many dining options available."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

Quest Petone
The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt

The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt

4.5 out of 5
15 Queens Drive Lower Hutt Wellington, Lower Hutt
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM364 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
RM364
RM419 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury apartment in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (142 reviews)
"Was a great place to stay in Hutt central. A nice surprise. Everything was just outside the hotel. Room was spacious and very well set out. Also the onsite resteraunt had great food options in room or dine in recommended to all"

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2025

The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt
The Angus Hotel

The Angus Hotel

2.5 out of 5
5 Cornwall St, Lower Hutt, Wellington
The price is RM308 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
RM308
RM354 total
23 Oct - 24 Oct
includes taxes & 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! (120 reviews)
"I loved how close it was to queensgate, the rooms are clean and tidy. Staff very friendly"

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025

The Angus Hotel
BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

4 out of 5
7 Tory St, Lower Hutt
The price is RM415 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
RM415
RM477 total
25 Sept - 26 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly motel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (572 reviews)
"Really nice room,bed and facilities,would recommend"

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

BKs Premier Motel Esplanade
Settlers Motor Lodge

Settlers Motor Lodge

3.5 out of 5
83-85 Hutt Road, Petone, Lower Hutt
The price is RM268 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
RM268
RM308 total
24 Sept - 25 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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 (439 reviews)
"Gud"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Settlers Motor Lodge
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Other neighbourhoods around Akatarawa Valley

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Kaitoke

While Kaitoke isn't home to many top sights, Kartsport Wellington and Macaskill Lakes are some notable places to visit nearby.

Kaitoke
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Akatarawa

While there might not be top attractions in Akatarawa, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Benge Hall Park and Harcourt Park.

Akatarawa
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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.

Craigs Flat
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Te Marua

While visiting Te Marua, you might make a stop by sights like Te Marua Golf Club and Macaskill Lakes.

Te Marua
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Maymorn

Though Maymorn may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Benge Hall Park and Ngāti Tama Park.

Maymorn
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Timberlea

While visiting Timberlea, you might make a stop by sights like Benge Hall Park and Gentian Reserve.

Timberlea

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