Akatarawa Valley Travel Guide

Upper Hutt

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Photo by Rajesh Rathod
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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

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 1.546.178 ₫ per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
1.546.178 ₫
1.778.105 ₫ total
3 Oct - 4 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Dowse Art Museum and Wellington City Walkways ...
7/10 Good! (242 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
The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt

The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt

4.5 out of 5
15 Queens Drive Lower Hutt Wellington, Lower Hutt
The price is 2.272.096 ₫ per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
2.272.096 ₫
2.612.910 ₫ total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury apartment in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (145 reviews)
"We had an excellent stay at The Sebel Wellington. Check-in was quick and smooth, with staff who were not only professional but also genuinely warm and helpful throughout our visit. The room was modern, spacious, and very comfortable — everything we needed to feel at ease. We also enjoyed the restaurant, ..."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt
Quest Petone

Quest Petone

4 out of 5
40-42 Richmond Street, Petone, Lower Hutt, Wellington
The price is 2.071.698 ₫ per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
2.071.698 ₫
2.382.499 ₫ total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 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
BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

BKs Premier Motel Esplanade

4 out of 5
7 Tory St, Lower Hutt
The price is 2.576.964 ₫ per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
2.576.964 ₫
2.963.509 ₫ total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly motel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (573 reviews)
"nice view of the ocean from the room. spa bath was hot and bubbles worked perfectly. nice tidy room"

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

BKs Premier Motel Esplanade
Settlers Motor Lodge

Settlers Motor Lodge

3.5 out of 5
83-85 Hutt Road, Petone, Lower Hutt
Fully refundable
The price is 1.857.812 ₫ per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
1.857.812 ₫
2.136.484 ₫ total
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Interislander Ferry ...
6.6/10 (441 reviews)
"This is quite embarrassing but late afternoon a staff member unlocked and opened the door. I was having an intimate moment with my partner and dont know who was more shocked. Neither of us heard a knock wherher there was one or not i cant say. Wouldnt stop me going back but may be good for them to ..."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Settlers Motor Lodge
The Angus Hotel

The Angus Hotel

2.5 out of 5
5 Cornwall St, Lower Hutt, Wellington
The price is 1.852.508 ₫ per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
1.852.508 ₫
2.130.415 ₫ total
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Queensgate Shopping Centre and Dowse Art Museum are ...
8/10 Very Good! (122 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
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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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Birchville

While visiting Birchville, you might make a stop by sights like Birchville Park and Hoggard Park.

Birchville
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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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