Title: Akatarawa Travel Guide: Best of Akatarawa, Upper Hutt Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Akatarawa](https://expedia.co.uk/Akatarawa-Upper-Hutt-Hotels.0-n693193219034238976-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Upper Hutt](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Upper-Hutt.d6135549.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Akatarawa Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Akatarawa.d693193219034238976.Car-Hire-Guide)[Akatarawa Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Akatarawa.d693193219034238976.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Akatarawa Travel Guide ## Upper Hutt ## Visit Akatarawa Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Upper Hutt travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Upper-Hutt.dx6135549) --- ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Trentham-Racecourse-Trentham.d6286120.Attraction) #### 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) #### 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) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/New-Zealand-Defence-College-Trentham.d890195714431729664.Attraction) #### Maidstone Park Explore the great outdoors at Maidstone Park, a lovely green space in Upper Hutt. You can enjoy the cafes while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Maidstone-Park-Maidstone.d553248621532610597.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) ![Eel feeding at Nga Manu Nature Reserve](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1760230/8f5f2642-dc92-4423-a577-44891ede1d8b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Kapiti Coast Full Day Tour £154 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-kapiti-coast-full-day-tour.a1760230.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) [See all activities in Upper Hutt](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Upper-Hutt.d6135549.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Akatarawa ![Jewel of Akatarawa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49190000/49185600/49185509/dc367c5e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Jewel of Akatarawa 1059 Akatarawa Rd Upper Hutt Wellington Stay at this luxury holiday home in Upper Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and hot springs on-site. Popular attractions Birchville Park and Benge Hall Park ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews) This is an amazing house in a private secluded location. Reviewed on 27 Apr 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=49185509&PinnedHotelID=49185509&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693193219034238976) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=49185509&PinnedHotelID=49185509&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693193219034238976) ![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=693193219034238976) ![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=693193219034238976) ![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 Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £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=693193219034238976) ![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=693193219034238976) ![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=693193219034238976) [See all 443 properties in Akatarawa](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026®ionId=693193219034238976) 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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