Akatarawa Valley
Upper Hutt
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.
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.
Things to do
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
Private Wairarapa Wine Delights Tour from Wellington
Te Awa Kairangi Grade 2 Scenic Rafting Tour
Private Martinborough Foodie Delights Tour from Wellington
Small-Group Beekeeping Experience in Tauherenikau
Top hotels in Akatarawa Valley
Parehua Resort
"Quiet and comfortable, great base for exploring Martinborough."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Copthorne Hotel and Resort Solway Park Wairarapa
"I found the menu no real variety Clean room"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Settlers Motor Lodge
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Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Quest Petone
"It was very central for a cousins reunion in Petone as we all walked everywhere! Bed was very comfortable."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Champers Motor Inn
"Wonderful staff and very accessible"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt
"Great hotel, extremely friendly and helpful staff. Bed was comfy and room was modern, clean and well configured. Would definitely stay again."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
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.
Te Marua
While visiting Te Marua, you might make a stop by sights like Te Marua Golf Club and Macaskill Lakes.
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.
Timberlea
While visiting Timberlea, you might make a stop by sights like Gentian Reserve and Benge Hall Park.
Maymorn
Though Maymorn may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Harcourt Park and Brewtown Upper Hutt.
Brown Owl
If you're spending some time in Brown Owl, Harcourt Park and Brown Owl Shops are top sights worth seeing.
