Akatarawa Travel Guide
Upper Hutt
Visit Akatarawa
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.
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.
Upper Hutt City Library
Upper Hutt City Library is just one of the places to see in Upper Hutt, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?
Gillies Group Theatre
You can enjoy a show at Gillies Group Theatre on your trip to Upper Hutt.
Things to do
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
Small-Group Beekeeping Experience in Tauherenikau
Private Wairarapa Wine Delights Tour from Wellington
Private Martinborough Foodie Delights Tour from Wellington
Top hotels in Akatarawa
Champers Motor Inn
"The motel is very old and in need of a update, leaves had blown in and the carpet was dirty..the room smelt of just being old…wouldn’t recommend this"
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Quest Petone
"This is a great place to stay- central location to surrounding areas, shopping and eateries in Petone. We used parking facility and felt this was a great option due to limited parking in area. We felt very safe in this facility. Staff are very polite and helpful. Our room was very clean and noted ..."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt
"Great new rooms. Close to everything in the CBD. Only thing letting it down as it doesn’t have any amenities if you have a longer stay. Grazie restaurant is great"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Elliotts Kapiti Coast Motor Lodge
"During the short stay staff kept my room cleaned, short walk to all amenities. Enjoyed my stay."
Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026
Settlers Motor Lodge
"room was larger than I thought, clean, a nice layout, a full dining table, warm, good parking"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
The Angus Hotel
"Ok"
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Akatarawa
Trentham
Trentham is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Trentham Racecourse and Moonshine Park.
Silverstream
When in Silverstream, you can plan a visit to Trentham Racecourse and Brewtown Upper Hutt, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Upper Hutt Central
While visiting Upper Hutt Central, you might make a stop by sights like Upper Hutt City Library and Upper Hutt City Council.
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 Harcourt Park and Riverbank Park.
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 Upper Hutt City Library.
