Akatarawa Valley Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
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.
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.
Activities
Small-Group Beekeeping Experience in Tauherenikau
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
Te Awa Kairangi Grade 2 Scenic Rafting Tour
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
Our pick of the best Akatarawa Valley Hotel Deals
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
Heaps of room for off street parking, Bathroom anf kitchenette rundown, Bed must of been broken or something creaked everytime o moved and mattress sunk right down into base
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Harbour View Lodge
Bed was terrible. Photos were misleading
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Quest Petone
Nice studio apartment with all basic amenities, cleaning is done daily. Courteous staff, centrally located in Petone. Bus stop is at a stone throw away. Overall, a nice place to stay.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Historic brick stables
Lovely hideaway
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
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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 Te Haukaretu 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 Benge Hall Park and Te Haukaretu Park.
