Akatarawa Valley Travel Guide

Upper Hutt

A rustic wooden cabin surrounded by dense forest and a dirt path.
A peacock standing on grass near a wooden bench in a park.
A river winding through a forested valley with a house on a hill.
A peacock with a vibrant blue neck and a full display of iridescent tail feathers.
Two deer on a grassy hillside with dense forest in the background.

Stay near popular Akatarawa Valley attractions

Staglands Wildlife Reserve

9.0/10 (10 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.
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Things to do

Small-Group Beekeeping Experience in Tauherenikau

Small-Group Beekeeping Experience in Tauherenikau

£29
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Beekeeping Experience in Tauherenikau
Wellington Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Cycle Tour

Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Explorer

£102
per adult
Remutaka Rail Trail eBike Explorer
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour

Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer

£93
per adult
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer
Te Awa Kairangi Grade 2 Scenic Rafting Tour

Te Awa Kairangi Grade 2 Scenic Rafting Tour

£63
per adult
Te Awa Kairangi Grade 2 Scenic Rafting Tour
Kiwi on Kapiti

Overnight Experience Tour on Kapiti Island

£297
per adult
Overnight Experience Tour on Kapiti Island
Lunch and wine tastings at Le Gra Vineyard.

Private Wairarapa Wine Delights Tour from Wellington

£473
per adult
Private Wairarapa Wine Delights Tour from Wellington
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Top hotels in Akatarawa Valley

Champers Motor Inn

Champers Motor Inn

3.5 out of 5
6-10 Pharazyn Street Lower Hutt
The price is £45 per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
£45
3 Dec - 4 Dec
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! (329 reviews)
"Bad smell like wet carpet. Dishes were not vey clean. Walls and doors were dirty"

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026

Champers Motor Inn
Copthorne Hotel and Resort Solway Park Wairarapa

Copthorne Hotel and Resort Solway Park Wairarapa

4 out of 5
246 High Street South Masterton
The price is £62 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
£62
5 Nov - 6 Nov
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"was a good place to stay"

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026

Copthorne Hotel and Resort Solway Park Wairarapa
Parehua Resort

Parehua Resort

5 out of 5
52 New York Street West Martinborough Wellington
The price is £106 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
£106
24 Nov - 25 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Martinborough. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Palliser Estate and Margrain Vineyard ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,080 reviews)
"Fabulous stay away always might go to when travelling to Martinborough"

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026

Parehua Resort
Quest Petone

Quest Petone

4 out of 5
40-42 Richmond Street Lower Hutt Wellington
The price is £56 per night from 4 Dec to 5 Dec
£56
4 Dec - 5 Dec
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 ...
Quest Petone
Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt

Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt

4 out of 5
5 Cornwall St Lower Hutt Wellington
The price is £60 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
£60
17 Nov - 18 Nov
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 ...
Carnmore Hotel Lower Hutt
Historic brick stables

Historic brick stables

Otaki Otaki
Stay at this cottage in Otaki. Enjoy a garden and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Otaki Museum and Otane Market are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (532 reviews)
"A lovely place to stay, especially this time of the year with the spring flowers and new growth on the trees"

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026

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Historic brick stables
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Where to stay in Akatarawa Valley

Find the best Akatarawa Valley areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A hiker on a grassy hillside with a small stream.

Trentham

Trentham is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Trentham Racecourse and Trentham Camp Golf Course.

Upper Hutt Central

While visiting Upper Hutt Central, you might make a stop by sights like Savage Park and Gillies Group Theatre.

A black steam locomotive numbered 847 on railway tracks, surrounded by greenery and trees.
Photo by Paul Billaney
Open Photo by Paul Billaney

Silverstream

When in Silverstream, you can plan a visit to Trentham Racecourse and Trentham Camp Golf Course, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

A gravel path flanked by trees and a river.

Wallaceville

While Wallaceville may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Brewtown Upper Hutt and Maidstone Park.

Mangaroa

While visiting Mangaroa, you might make a stop by sights like Tunnel Gully Recreation Area and Remutaka Forest Park.

Akatarawa Valley Travel Guide

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