Akatarawa Valley Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Activities


Our pick of the best Akatarawa Valley Hotel Deals

Champers Motor Inn

Champers Motor Inn

3.5 out of 5
6-10 Pharazyn Street Lower Hutt
The price is AU$97 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$97
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Dowse Art Museum and Wellington City Walkways are located ...
7/10 Good! (321 reviews)
"Place was unmanned so was abit of a hassle to check in rooms very very dated shower leaking badly through the toilet wall. wall and roof paint was terrible the grounds where dirty. old mattresses dump down the side of the building the bath was capped off and only heating was a wherehouse heater for ..."

Reviewed on 9 July 2026

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 AU$133 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
AU$133
31 July - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury apartment in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt
Quest Petone

Quest Petone

4 out of 5
40-42 Richmond Street Lower Hutt Wellington
The price is AU$116 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
AU$116
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (657 reviews)
"Upon my stay at the petone Quest Hotel, I couldn't help but feel a sense of comfort and familiarity, making me feel as though I was right at home. The property itself is impeccably maintained and boasts a high level of cleanliness, creating a pleasant and welcoming atmosphere. What truly sets this ..."

Reviewed on 16 July 2026

Quest Petone
Parehua Resort

Parehua Resort

5 out of 5
52 New York Street West Martinborough Wellington
The price is AU$197 per night from 19 July to 20 July
AU$197
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Martinborough. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Palliser Estate and Schubert Wines are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,054 reviews)
"My favourite place to stay! There’s so much to love about it. I always feel so warmly welcomed by the staff who work there and am surprised they remember me from previous stays. The rooms are spacious, modern and so well designed. The grounds are beautifully maintained and every room I’ve stayed ..."

Reviewed on 14 July 2026

Parehua Resort
Copthorne Hotel and Resort Solway Park Wairarapa

Copthorne Hotel and Resort Solway Park Wairarapa

4 out of 5
246 High Street South Masterton
The price is AU$124 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$124
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Masterton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room, decent shower and a good night’s rest. Value for the price was good."

Reviewed on 3 July 2026

Copthorne Hotel and Resort Solway Park Wairarapa
Historic brick stables

Historic brick stables

Otaki Otaki
Stay at this cottage in Otaki. Enjoy a garden and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Otaki Museum and Otaki River Walks are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (519 reviews)
"„The Stables“ cottage is a great place to relax and unwind. Karen had set the log burner for us when we arrived on a cold winter’s day and we soon had a cosy fire going which heated up the place in no time. The cottage is tastefully designed and decorated, well maintained and equipped with everything ..."

Reviewed on 13 July 2026

Historic brick stables
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Our guide on where to stay in Akatarawa Valley

Find the best Akatarawa Valley areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Trentham

Trentham is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Trentham Racecourse and Upper Hutt College Field.

Upper Hutt Central

While visiting Upper Hutt Central, you might make a stop by sights like Gillies Group Theatre and Upper Hutt City Council.

Silverstream

When in Silverstream, you can plan a visit to Trentham Racecourse and Trentham Camp Golf Course, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Mangaroa

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Mangaroa and surrounding area, you can visit Gillies Group Theatre and Maidstone 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 Karapoti Park.



Akatarawa Valley Travel Guide

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