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)

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

Harcourt Park

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

Harcourt Park

Activities

Remutaka Rail Trail Explorer - eBike Cruise Ship Shore Excursion

Remutaka Rail Trail Explorer - eBike Cruise Ship Shore Excursion

NZ$210
per adult
Remutaka Rail Trail Explorer - eBike Cruise Ship Shore Excursion
South African rugby supporters on tour at Panhead brewery

Private Wellington Craft Beer Full Day Tour

NZ$340
per adult
Private Wellington Craft Beer Full Day Tour
Remutaka Rail Trail Explorer - eBike Cruise Ship Shore Excursion

Remutaka Rail Trail Explorer - eBike Cruise Ship Shore Excursion

NZ$210
per adult
Remutaka Rail Trail Explorer - eBike Cruise Ship Shore Excursion
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour

Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour

NZ$180
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour

Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour

NZ$180
per adult
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
Eel feeding at Nga Manu Nature Reserve

Private Kapiti Coast Full Day Tour

NZ$340
per adult
Private Kapiti Coast Full Day Tour
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Our pick of the best Akatarawa Hotel Deals

2 bedroom holiday home with outdoor bath & sauna
2 bedroom holiday home with outdoor bath & sauna
Upper Hutt
Stay at this vacation home in Upper Hutt. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Birchville Park and Benge Hall Park are located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (3 reviews)
Best Stay Ever!
"This place is soo beautiful, if you love the bush and river type scenery then you will love this place for sure even just to get out of the hussle and bussle of the cities. The accommodation itself is very nice and quite big perfect for families. Floor standing heatpump can heat the entire place ..."

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2024

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2 bedroom holiday home with outdoor bath & sauna
Quest Petone
Quest Petone
4 out of 5
40-42 Richmond Street, Petone, Lower Hutt, Wellington
The price is NZ$170 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
NZ$170
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
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! (584 reviews)
"Would have liked to know more about off road parking. As then would have booked a space"

Reviewed on 10 Apr. 2025

Quest Petone
Settlers Motor Lodge
Settlers Motor Lodge
3.5 out of 5
83-85 Hutt Road, Petone, Lower Hutt
The price is NZ$145 per night from 25 Apr to 26 Apr
NZ$145
includes taxes & fees
25 Apr - 26 Apr
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 (395 reviews)
"Very happy with this place"

Reviewed on 14 Apr. 2025

Settlers Motor Lodge
Champers Motor Inn
Champers Motor Inn
3.5 out of 5
6-10 Pharazyn Street, Lower Hutt
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! (213 reviews)
"Close to motorway, but very quiet. Picking up key from not open office caused little problem, but otherwise good."

Reviewed on 11 Apr. 2025

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Champers Motor Inn
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 NZ$179 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
NZ$179
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
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! (118 reviews)
I would stay here again
"The sebel was a lovely 2 night stay for myself and my husband. Friendly staff and the room was wonderful Spacious, and very clean"

Reviewed on 23 Mar. 2025

The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt
Elliotts Kapiti Coast Motor Lodge
Elliotts Kapiti Coast Motor Lodge
3 out of 5
33 Amohia Street, (State Highway One), Paraparaumu
The price is NZ$146 per night from 26 Apr to 27 Apr
NZ$146
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Paraparaumu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (368 reviews)
"Spacious, spotless clean and comfortable. Great location. Train ride or motorway direct access to the city. Small mall 200 metres away. Variety of takeaways for those looking for something on the run. Great value."

Reviewed on 6 Apr. 2025

Elliotts Kapiti Coast Motor Lodge
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Other neighbourhoods around Akatarawa

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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 Gentian Reserve and Benge Hall Park.

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 Maoribank Park and Pine Avenue Park.

Maymorn
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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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Clouston Park

While visiting Clouston Park, you might make a stop by sights like Maoribank Park and River Valley Shopping Centre.

Clouston Park
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Kingsley Heights

While Kingsley Heights may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Maidstone Park and Maoribank Park.

Kingsley Heights

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