Title: Akatarawa Valley Travel Guide: Best of Akatarawa Valley, Upper Hutt Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Akatarawa Valley](https://expedia.co.uk/Akatarawa-Valley-Hotels.d693193224746532864.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Upper Hutt](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Upper-Hutt.d6135549.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Akatarawa Valley Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Akatarawa-Valley.d693193224746532864.Car-Hire-Guide)[Akatarawa Valley Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Akatarawa-Valley.d693193224746532864.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Akatarawa Valley Travel Guide ## Upper Hutt ![Staglands Wildlife Reserve, Akatarawa Valley, Upper Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6135549/6ff66d88-81b7-4a44-a610-5fdcd8ab82af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Staglands Wildlife Reserve, Akatarawa Valley, Upper Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6135549/6ff66d88-81b7-4a44-a610-5fdcd8ab82af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Staglands Wildlife Reserve, Akatarawa Valley, Upper Hutt, New Zealand.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6135549/2a372bc4-e1b3-47de-a3e7-0c02b127ad0e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![#TroveOn Had a wonderful day at Staglands with the wildlife, flora and fauna.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6135549/b4c95337-83bd-4f0c-a7e0-5b926dcc46da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![#TroveOn A great place to see and interact with wildlife, flora & fauna.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6135549/9f2712f2-753c-4bb4-8a28-244c9efc7a96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Akatarawa Valley Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Upper Hutt travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Upper-Hutt.dx6135549) --- ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Staglands-Wildlife-Reserve-Akatarawa-Valley.d553248621532610600.Attraction) #### Karapoti Park Explore the great outdoors at Karapoti Park, a lovely green space in Upper Hutt. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Karapoti-Park-Akatarawa-Valley.d890195102696677376.Attraction) #### Cloustonville Park Explore the great outdoors at Cloustonville Park, a lovely green space in Upper Hutt. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cloustonville-Park-Akatarawa-Valley.d890194945026498560.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Trentham-Racecourse-Trentham.d6286120.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/New-Zealand-Campus-Of-Innovation-And-Sport-Trentham.d890195645869551616.Attraction) #### Brewtown Upper Hutt You can take time to visit Brewtown Upper Hutt during your travels to Upper Hutt. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Brewtown-Upper-Hutt-Maidstone.d982579351520403456.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Small-Group Beekeeping Experience in Tauherenikau](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45347739/edead373-0ac1-48ab-adf3-140fe38c34a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Small-Group Beekeeping Experience in Tauherenikau £30 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/small-group-beekeeping-experience-in-tauherenikau.a45347739.activity-details) ![Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45285843/10b27a5e-9e36-4e00-a833-0cf380200a53.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour £85 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/remutaka-rail-trail-mountain-bike-explorer-cycle-tour.a45285843.activity-details) ![Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1397354/2fb2bf22-8eb5-455f-ab9f-3c32235bc800.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour £85 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/remutaka-rail-trail-mountain-bike-explorer-cycle-tour.a1397354.activity-details) ![Inspecting a live beehive at Greytown Honey](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4003929/2cb08bf1-b961-4943-8cce-59070e5cb5d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Martinborough Foodie Delights Tour from Wellington £452 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-martinborough-foodie-delights-tour-from-wellington.a4003929.activity-details) ![Kapiti Island: Classic Guided Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49101608/94cfa018-d4dc-453a-afbd-f50fe5cf4564.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kapiti Island: Classic Guided Day Tour £128 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kapiti-island-classic-guided-day-tour.a49101608.activity-details) ![South African rugby supporters on tour at Panhead brewery](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1760658/87b1d67f-4115-497b-9da7-20cb11cc625d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Wellington Craft Beer Full Day Tour £155 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-wellington-craft-beer-full-day-tour.a1760658.activity-details) [See all activities in Upper Hutt](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Upper-Hutt.d6135549.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Akatarawa Valley ![Champers Motor Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8180000/8170100/8170036/aa28a461_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Champers Motor Inn 6-10 Pharazyn Street Lower Hutt £49 10 Mar - 11 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Dowse Art Museum and Wellington City Walkways are located ... 7/10 Good! (282 reviews) Plenty of space Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F03%2F2026&endDate=11%2F03%2F2026&selected=8170036&PinnedHotelID=8170036&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693193224746532864) ![Copthorne Resort Solway Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1240000/1233500/1233453/1cc600de_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Copthorne Resort Solway Park 246 High Street South Masterton £65 12 Feb - 13 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Masterton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews) The high standards are very predictable. Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=1233453&PinnedHotelID=1233453&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693193224746532864) ![Quest Petone](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15460000/15460000/15459972/facb2f3a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Quest Petone 40-42 Richmond Street Lower Hutt Wellington £62 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 9/10 Wonderful! (620 reviews) Clean & convenient Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=15459972&PinnedHotelID=15459972&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693193224746532864) ![The Angus Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105390000/105384500/105384458/a6fe783b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Angus Hotel 5 Cornwall St Lower Hutt Wellington £55 6 Mar - 7 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Queensgate Shopping Centre and The Dowse are located ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (159 reviews) The lafy who checked us i was lovely Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=07%2F03%2F2026&selected=105384458&PinnedHotelID=105384458&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693193224746532864) ![BKs Premier Motel Esplanade](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5770000/5761700/5761663/4238cb63_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### BKs Premier Motel Esplanade 7 Tory St Lower Hutt £82 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (597 reviews) Nice and tidy room. Friendly staff. Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=5761663&PinnedHotelID=5761663&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693193224746532864) ![Settlers Motor Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/907100/907069/335ce34e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Settlers Motor Lodge 83-85 Hutt Road, Petone Lower Hutt £48 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly motel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Interislander Ferry Terminal ... 6.6/10 (468 reviews) yes clean every thing clear and easy to understand Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=907069&PinnedHotelID=907069&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693193224746532864) [See all 648 properties in Akatarawa Valley](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026®ionId=693193224746532864) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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During the day choose one of the tracks and enjoy in the beautiful nature. Walk over the swingbridge is always a good idea, isn't it? :) #weekendgetaway #green](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6135549/3ce3800f-f10c-4042-b8b8-48ff8f9811d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kaitoke While Kaitoke isn't home to many top sights, Karapoti Park and Birchville Park are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Upper-Hutt-Kaitoke.dx693193543867150336) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Akatarawa While there might not be top attractions in Akatarawa, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Karapoti Park and Birchville Park. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Upper-Hutt-Akatarawa.dx693193219034238976) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Te Marua While visiting Te Marua, you might make a stop by sights like Te Marua Golf Club and Macaskill Lakes. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Upper-Hutt-Te-Marua.dx693193256059109376) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 Karapoti Park. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Upper-Hutt-Craigs-Flat.dx693193237390135296) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Timberlea While visiting Timberlea, you might make a stop by sights like Birchville Park and Gentian Reserve. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Upper-Hutt-Timberlea.dx693193259275235328) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Maymorn Though Maymorn may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Birchville Park and Ngāti Tama Park. 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