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

Te Awa Kairangi Grade 2 Scenic Duckie Tour

Te Awa Kairangi Grade 2 Scenic Duckie Tour

P5,500
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

P5,500
per adult
Te Awa Kairangi Grade 2 Scenic Rafting Tour
Pure New Zealand Wilderness Tour

Pure New Zealand Wilderness Tour

P10,921
per adult
Pure New Zealand Wilderness Tour
Wellington Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Cycle Tour

Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Explorer

P8,859
per adult
Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Explorer
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour

Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer

P8,035
per adult
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer
Lunch and wine tastings at Le Gra Vineyard.

Private Wairarapa Wine Delights Tour from Wellington

P41,119
per adult
Private Wairarapa Wine Delights Tour from Wellington
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Top hotels in Akatarawa Valley

Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt

Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt

4 out of 5
5 Cornwall St Lower Hutt Wellington
The price is P5,005 per night from Oct 10 to Oct 11
P5,005
P5,756 total
Oct 10 - Oct 11
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 The Dowse are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
"Great staff particularly Bree & Noella Room clean & tidy Shops very close by"

Reviewed on Oct 1, 2026

Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt
Champers Motor Inn

Champers Motor Inn

3.5 out of 5
6-10 Pharazyn Street Lower Hutt
The price is P3,481 per night from Oct 16 to Oct 17
P3,481
P4,004 total
Oct 16 - Oct 17
includes taxes & 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! (324 reviews)
"Bathroom was spotless. Bed was comfortable. Room was clean. Ample parking. Staff offered clean towels for second day."

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2026

Champers Motor Inn
Quest Petone

Quest Petone

4 out of 5
40-42 Richmond Street Lower Hutt Wellington
The price is P4,225 per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
P4,225
P4,859 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
includes taxes & 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 ...
Quest Petone
Parehua Resort

Parehua Resort

5 out of 5
52 New York Street West Martinborough Wellington
The price is P8,501 per night from Oct 14 to Oct 15
P8,501
P9,776 total
Oct 14 - Oct 15
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Martinborough. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Palliser Estate and Margrain Vineyard ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,068 reviews)
"Incredibly friendly staff, lovely room. Very clean and tidy. Grounds were beautiful"

Reviewed on Sep 30, 2026

Parehua Resort
Harbour View Lodge

Harbour View Lodge

2 out of 5
5 Bowlers Wharf Ln Porirua Wellington Region
The price is P3,284 per night from Oct 14 to Oct 15
P3,284
P3,777 total
Oct 14 - Oct 15
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Porirua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Porirua Harbour and Adrenaline Forest Porirua are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (35 reviews)
"Staff were friendly. Room was clean and spacious except the bathroom, which was like being on the Cook Strait ferry. Small and combined with toilet. When showering the whole room got wet including the toilet. View of Harbour was nice in the morning with this in the trees outside. Good wifi for online ..."

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2026

Harbour View Lodge
BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

4 out of 5
7 Tory St Lower Hutt
The price is P5,980 per night from Oct 4 to Oct 5
P5,980
P6,877 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (638 reviews)
"Nice beachside view. No lift to upstairs. Warm water in the shower."

Reviewed on Sep 17, 2026

BKs Premier Motel Esplanade
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Where to stay in Akatarawa Valley

Find the best Akatarawa Valley areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A hiker on a grassy hillside with a small stream.

Trentham

Trentham is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Trentham Racecourse and Trentham Camp Golf Course.

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

Silverstream

While Silverstream isn't home to many top sights, Trentham Racecourse and Trentham Camp Golf Course are some notable places to visit nearby.

Upper Hutt Central

If you're spending some time in Upper Hutt Central, Savage Park and Gillies Group Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

Mangaroa

While visiting Mangaroa, you might make a stop by sights like Tunnel Gully Recreation Area and Remutaka Forest Park.

A gravel path flanked by trees and a river.

Wallaceville

While Wallaceville isn't home to many top sights, Brewtown Upper Hutt and Maidstone Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

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