Akatarawa Travel Guide
Upper Hutt
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gillies Group Theatre
You can enjoy a show at Gillies Group Theatre on your trip to Upper Hutt.
Things to do
Small-Group Beekeeping Experience in Tauherenikau
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
Top hotels in Akatarawa
Champers Motor Inn
"The manager was nice perso Sam"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt
Quest Petone
"Close to lots of eating places and public transport"
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Settlers Motor Lodge
"The"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
The Angus Hotel
"Although the place is old it is currently been renovated. Receptionist was lovely and made us feel welcome and was very helpful. The room we had book was lovely although we had to swap as I was unable to flush the toilet. The room we stayed in was old but clean but as they were fully book was the ..."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Harbour View Lodge
"Beautiful"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Akatarawa
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 Ngāti Tama Park and Harcourt Park.
Totara Park
While visiting Totara Park, you might make a stop by sights like California Park and Ngāti Tama Park.
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.
Clouston Park
While visiting Clouston Park, you might make a stop by sights like River Valley Shopping Centre and Benge Park.
Ebdentown
While visiting Ebdentown, you might make a stop by sights like Oxford Park and Pine Avenue Park.
