Akatarawa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Staglands Wildlife Reserve

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.

Staglands Wildlife Reserve

Trentham Racecourse

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)

Gillies Group Theatre

You can enjoy a show at Gillies Group Theatre on your trip to Upper Hutt.

Gillies Group Theatre

Trentham Camp Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Upper Hutt at Trentham Camp Golf Course. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

Trentham Camp Golf Course

Harcourt Park

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

Harcourt Park

Activities

Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour

Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour

AU$182
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$310
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$182
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
Visit the stunning Kapiti Coast, an hour north of Wellington

Wellington Region Full Day Private Tour: Get out of the City

AU$410
per adult
Wellington Region Full Day Private Tour: Get out of the City
Sleepy Seal at the Cape Palliser Seal Colony

Scenic South Wairarapa Full Day Tour from Wellington

AU$982
per adult
Scenic South Wairarapa Full Day Tour from Wellington
Cheers! Moy Hall Wines, Martinborough.

Private Wairarapa Wine Delights Tour from Wellington

AU$928
per adult
Private Wairarapa Wine Delights Tour from Wellington
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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$153 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$153
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury apartment in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
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$102 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
AU$102
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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! (234 reviews)
"Check-in was nice and easy, even though no staff on site. Beds nice and comfy. Would recommended staying here."

Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025

Champers Motor Inn
Settlers Motor Lodge

Settlers Motor Lodge

3.5 out of 5
83-85 Hutt Road, Petone, Lower Hutt
The price is AU$109 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
AU$109
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 ...
Settlers Motor Lodge
Quest Petone

Quest Petone

4 out of 5
40-42 Richmond Street, Petone, Lower Hutt, Wellington
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$140 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$140
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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 ...
Quest Petone
Totara Lodge

Totara Lodge

3 out of 5
68 Ararino Street, Trentham, Upper Hutt
The price is AU$146 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
AU$146
4 Sept - 5 Sept
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! (515 reviews)
"Great service good room and staff"

Reviewed on 14 Aug. 2025

Totara Lodge
The Angus Hotel

The Angus Hotel

2.5 out of 5
5 Cornwall St, Lower Hutt, Wellington
The price is AU$122 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$122
28 Sept - 29 Sept
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 ...
The Angus Hotel
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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 California Park and Ngāti Tama Park.

Totara Park

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