Akatarawa Travel Guide

Upper Hutt

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

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

Trentham Camp Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Upper Hutt at Trentham Camp Golf Course. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

Trentham Camp Golf Course

Harcourt Park

Explore the great outdoors at Harcourt Park, a lovely green space in Upper Hutt.

Harcourt Park

Top hotels in Akatarawa

Jewel of Akatarawa

Jewel of Akatarawa

4.5 out of 5
1059 Akatarawa Rd, Upper Hutt, Wellington
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury holiday home in Upper Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and hot springs on-site. Popular attractions Birchville Park and Benge ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"This is an amazing house in a private secluded location."

Reviewed on 27 Apr 2025

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Jewel of Akatarawa
Champers Motor Inn

Champers Motor Inn

3.5 out of 5
6-10 Pharazyn Street, Lower Hutt
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 1.536.935 ₫ per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
1.536.935 ₫
1.767.475 ₫ total
30 Sept - 1 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! (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
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 2.371.942 ₫ per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
2.371.942 ₫
2.727.771 ₫ total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
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! (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
Quest Petone

Quest Petone

4 out of 5
40-42 Richmond Street, Petone, Lower Hutt, Wellington
The price is 2.186.458 ₫ per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
2.186.458 ₫
2.514.427 ₫ total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
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 2.561.558 ₫ per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
2.561.558 ₫
2.945.792 ₫ total
8 Oct - 9 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! (572 reviews)
"Really nice room,bed and facilities,would recommend"

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

BKs Premier Motel Esplanade
The Angus Hotel

The Angus Hotel

2.5 out of 5
5 Cornwall St, Lower Hutt, Wellington
The price is 1.747.178 ₫ per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
1.747.178 ₫
2.009.255 ₫ total
27 Oct - 28 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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (121 reviews)
"I loved how close it was to queensgate, the rooms are clean and tidy. Staff very friendly"

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Akatarawa

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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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Timberlea

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

Timberlea
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Brown Owl

If you're spending some time in Brown Owl, Harcourt Park and Brown Owl Shops are top sights worth seeing.

Brown Owl
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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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Totara Park

While visiting Totara Park, you might make a stop by sights like California Park and Ngāti Tama Park.

Totara Park
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Clouston Park

While visiting Clouston Park, you might make a stop by sights like River Valley Shopping Centre and Maoribank Park.

Clouston Park

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