Akatarawa Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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.
Harcourt Park
Explore the great outdoors at Harcourt Park, a lovely green space in Upper Hutt.
Gillies Group Theatre
You can enjoy a show at Gillies Group Theatre on your trip to Upper Hutt.
Maidstone Park
Explore the great outdoors at Maidstone Park, a lovely green space in Upper Hutt. You can enjoy the cafes while in the area.
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 Explorer - eBike Cruise Ship Shore Excursion
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
Remutaka Rail Trail- Wellington eBike Cruise Ship Shore Excursion
Our pick of the best Akatarawa Hotel Deals
Champers Motor Inn
Good reception service,parking is very easy,nice comfortable rooms.would definitely recommend
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt
Great room, lovely staff!
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Capital Lodge Motor Inn
Great location to food and entertainment.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
The Angus Hotel
Convenient clean sufficient for stay.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
BKs Premier Motel Esplanade
Comfortable bed and Lazy boy chairs. Great view across the harbour to Wellington CBD. Quiet, tidy and comfortable.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Settlers Motor Lodge
The room was clean and the staff who met us was lovely.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Akatarawa
Birchville
While visiting Birchville, you might make a stop by sights like Birchville Park and Hoggard Park.
Te Marua
While visiting Te Marua, you might make a stop by sights like Te Marua Golf Club and Macaskill Lakes.
Timberlea
While visiting Timberlea, you might make a stop by sights like Gentian Reserve and Benge Hall Park.
Brown Owl
If you're spending some time in Brown Owl, Harcourt Park and Brown Owl Shops are top sights worth seeing.
Maymorn
Though Maymorn may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Harcourt Park and Gentian Reserve.
Totara Park
While visiting Totara Park, you might make a stop by sights like Tulsa Park and California Park.
