Akatarawa Valley Travel Guide
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
Catch an event at Trentham Racecourse during your trip to Upper Hutt. You can enjoy the cafes while in the area.
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.
Gillies Group Theatre
You can enjoy a show at Gillies Group Theatre on your trip to Upper Hutt.
Top hotels in Akatarawa Valley
Champers Motor Inn
Not too far from the city
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Quest Petone
Clean room. Handy location
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt
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
Copthorne Resort Solway Park
Nice, clean room, safe for a solo traveller
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
The Angus Hotel
Great parking, handy location, onsite bar and restaurant very good.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Settlers Motor Lodge
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
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Other neighbourhoods around Akatarawa Valley
Kaitoke
While Kaitoke isn't home to many top sights, Kartsport Wellington and Macaskill Lakes are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
Te Marua
While visiting Te Marua, you might make a stop by sights like Te Marua Golf Club and Macaskill Lakes.
Birchville
While visiting Birchville, you might make a stop by sights like Birchville Park and Hoggard Park.
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.
