Akatarawa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Staglands Wildlife Reserve

Staglands Wildlife Reserve

4.5/5(4 reviews)

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.

Staglands Wildlife Reserve

Trentham Racecourse

3.5/5(5 reviews)

Catch an event at Trentham Racecourse during your trip to Upper Hutt. You can enjoy the cafes while in the area.

Trentham Racecourse

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.

New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport (NZCIS)

Harcourt Park

Explore the great outdoors at Harcourt Park, a lovely green space in Upper Hutt.

Harcourt Park

New Zealand Defence College

Walk around the campus at New Zealand Defence College during your stay in Upper Hutt. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

New Zealand Defence College

Maidstone Park

3.5/5(6 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Maidstone Park, a lovely green space in Upper Hutt. You can enjoy the cafes while in the area.

Maidstone Park

Activities

Te Awa Kairangi Grade 2 Scenic Duckie Tour

Te Awa Kairangi Grade 2 Scenic Duckie Tour

AU$138
per adult
Te Awa Kairangi Grade 2 Scenic Duckie Tour
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour

Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour

AU$186
per adult
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
South African rugby supporters on tour at Panhead brewery

Private Wellington Craft Beer Full Day Tour

AU$315
per adult
Private Wellington Craft Beer Full Day Tour
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour

Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour

AU$185
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
Te Awa Kairangi Grade 2 Scenic Rafting Tour

Te Awa Kairangi Grade 2 Scenic Rafting Tour

AU$138
per adult
Te Awa Kairangi Grade 2 Scenic Rafting Tour
Take a plunge into the Akatarawa natural playground.

Little Akatarawa Canyoning

AU$230
per adult
Little Akatarawa Canyoning
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Our pick of the best Akatarawa Hotel Deals

The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt
The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt
4 out of 5
15 Queens Drive Lower Hutt Wellington, Lower Hutt
The price is AU$155 per night from 18 July to 19 July
AU$155
18 July - 19 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (130 reviews)
"Comfortable, clean, modern and had everything I needed for my stay."

Reviewed on 2 May 2025

The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt
Champers Motor Inn
Champers Motor Inn
3.5 out of 5
6-10 Pharazyn Street, Lower Hutt
The price is AU$105 per night from 18 July to 19 July
AU$105
18 July - 19 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Dowse Art Museum and Wellington City Walkways ...
7/10 Good! (228 reviews)
"Clean, pleasant environment and straightforward check in. Spacious room. Would definitely stay again."

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Champers Motor Inn
Quest Petone
Quest Petone
4 out of 5
40-42 Richmond Street, Petone, Lower Hutt, Wellington
The price is AU$141 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$141
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (599 reviews)
"clean and tidy"

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

Quest Petone
The Angus Hotel
The Angus Hotel
2.5 out of 5
5 Cornwall St, Lower Hutt, Wellington
The price is AU$120 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
AU$120
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Queensgate Shopping Centre and Dowse Art Museum are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (104 reviews)
"Great service and nice meal in restaurant"

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

The Angus Hotel
Totara Lodge
Totara Lodge
3 out of 5
68 Ararino Street, Trentham, Upper Hutt
The price is AU$148 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
AU$148
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Upper Hutt. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (508 reviews)
"Room service cooked breakfast was top notch 👌"

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Totara Lodge
Settlers Motor Lodge
Settlers Motor Lodge
3.5 out of 5
83-85 Hutt Road, Petone, Lower Hutt
The price is AU$111 per night from 17 July to 18 July
AU$111
17 July - 18 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Interislander Ferry ...
6.6/10 (425 reviews)
"Comfortable unit, would stay there again"

Reviewed on 5 Jun. 2025

Settlers Motor Lodge
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Other neighbourhoods around Akatarawa

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Birchville

While visiting Birchville, you might make a stop by sights like Birchville Park and Hoggard Park.

Birchville
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Te Marua

While visiting Te Marua, you might make a stop by sights like Te Marua Golf Club and Macaskill Lakes.

Te Marua
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Timberlea

While visiting Timberlea, you might make a stop by sights like Benge Hall Park and Gentian Reserve.

Timberlea
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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.

Maymorn
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Maoribank

Though Maoribank may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Harcourt Park and Ngāti Tama Park.

Maoribank
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Totara Park

While visiting Totara Park, you might make a stop by sights like Harcourt Park and Turon Park.

Totara Park

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