Akatarawa Valley
Upper Hutt
Visit Akatarawa Valley
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.
Cloustonville Park
Explore the great outdoors at Cloustonville Park, a lovely green space in Upper Hutt.
Karapoti Park
Explore the great outdoors at Karapoti 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.
Gillies Group Theatre
You can enjoy a show at Gillies Group Theatre on your trip to Upper Hutt.
Things to do
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
Small-Group Beekeeping Experience in Tauherenikau
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
Private Wairarapa Wine Delights Tour from Wellington
Top hotels in Akatarawa Valley
Champers Motor Inn
Plenty parking, quite location, basic kitchen facilities.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
The Angus Hotel
Centrally located to the places I needed to go to. Room was clean and staff was friendly and accommodating to my needs. Overall a very pleasant stay.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Settlers Motor Lodge
Pool
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Harbour View Lodge
My room was clean. The Tv didn’t work, the fridge was a small makeup fridge not a bar fridge and the shower drain was blocked so flooded not just my bathroom but also my room and the hallway
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Quest Petone
The property had all we needed. Recommended.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Historic brick stables
Lovely and warm cottage with electric under blankets! Surrounded by peaceful greenery and bird sounds in the morning. Overall a nice cosy stay!
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Akatarawa Valley
Kaitoke
While Kaitoke isn't home to many top sights, Macaskill Lakes and Kartsport Wellington 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 Macaskill Lakes.
Te Marua
While visiting Te Marua, you might make a stop by sights like Macaskill Lakes and Te Marua Golf Club.
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.
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 Te Haukaretu Park and Ngāti Tama Park.
