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.
Karapoti Park
Explore the great outdoors at Karapoti Park, a lovely green space in Upper Hutt.
Cloustonville Park
Explore the great outdoors at Cloustonville 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)
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.
Things to do
Te Awa Kairangi Grade 2 Scenic Rafting Tour
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
Private Wairarapa Wine Delights Tour from Wellington
Private Martinborough Foodie Delights Tour from Wellington
Top hotels in Akatarawa Valley
Champers Motor Inn
"Don't stay here, it makes you sick. Mould smell mixed with powerful sanitizer smell. Black mould in bathroom, no extractor. No aircon in room. Eventually found electric heater in cupboard behind couch, which we had to move to get to cupboard. Have decided to not use Expedia after this awful ..."
Reviewed on May 10, 2026
The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt
"Poor communication. Everything else was great"
Reviewed on May 11, 2026
Harbour View Lodge
"The cheap Chinese usb fridge was useless. The room was too cramp, the chair began to fall apart from simply siting in it. Everything felt weird and disjointed. Happy and polite staff but that's not enough."
Reviewed on May 11, 2026
Settlers Motor Lodge
"La persona de turno encargada que estaba el día Jueves 7 de Mayo 2026, tiene una calidad de servicio al cliente PÉSIMA, especialmente con extrangeros. No valió lo que pagamos por la estadía en comparación con el terrible servicio que recibimos."
Reviewed on May 9, 2026
Quest Petone
"Close to lots of eating places and public transport"
Reviewed on May 15, 2026
Copthorne Hotel and Resort Solway Park Wairarapa
"No pin holding the toilet roll holder in so when you touched the roll it just all fell apart Jug must have been used for something else other than boiling water as it stunk like burnt … tried to have a cup of coffee in the morning and the smell was the same as the taste awwwfffuulll Lady at front ..."
Reviewed on May 17, 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Akatarawa Valley
Kaitoke
Though Kaitoke might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kartsport Wellington and Macaskill Lakes.
Akatarawa
Akatarawa might not have many top sights, but Brewtown Upper Hutt and Ngāti Tama Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Te Marua
If you're spending some time in Te Marua, Te Marua Golf Club and Macaskill Lakes are top sights worth seeing.
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 Karapoti Park.
Timberlea
While visiting Timberlea, you might make a stop by sights like Gentian Reserve and Benge Hall Park.
Maymorn
Maymorn might not have many top sights, but Te Marua Golf Club and Ngāti Tama Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
