Akatarawa Valley Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
Activities
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
Scenic South Wairarapa Full Day Tour from Wellington
Private Wairarapa Wine Delights Tour from Wellington
A Taste of Kapiti - Kapiti Foodie Delights Tour
Private Martinborough Foodie Delights Tour from Wellington
7-Hour Private Scenic Kapiti Coast Tour from Wellington
Our pick of the best Akatarawa Valley Hotel Deals
The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt
Champers Motor Inn
Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025
Copthorne Resort Solway Park
Settlers Motor Lodge
Quest Petone
Totara Lodge
Reviewed on 14 Aug. 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 Harcourt Park and Benge Hall Park.