Akatarawa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

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Staglands Wildlife Reserve

4.5/5(4 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.

Staglands Wildlife Reserve
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Trentham Racecourse

3.5/5(5 reviews)

Catch an event at Trentham Racecourse during your trip to Upper Hutt. You can enjoy the cafes while in the area.

Trentham Racecourse
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Maidstone Park

3.5/5(6 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Maidstone Park, a lovely green space in Upper Hutt. You can enjoy the cafes while in the area.

Maidstone Park
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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.

New Zealand Defence College
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Gillies Group Theatre

You can enjoy a show at Gillies Group Theatre on your trip to Upper Hutt.

Gillies Group Theatre
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Pinehill Park

Explore the great outdoors at Pinehill Park, a lovely green space in Upper Hutt. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

Pinehill Park

Activities

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Wellington: Te Awa Kairangi Class 3 Whitewater Rafting Tour

AU$225
Per adult
Wellington: Te Awa Kairangi Class 3 Whitewater Rafting Tour
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Remutaka Rail Trail Explorer - eBike Cruise Ship Shore Excursion

AU$190
Per adult
Remutaka Rail Trail Explorer - eBike Cruise Ship Shore Excursion
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Private Wellington Craft Beer Full Day Tour

AU$280
Per adult
Private Wellington Craft Beer Full Day Tour
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Remutaka Rail Trail Explorer - eBike Cruise Ship Shore Excursion

AU$190
Per adult
Remutaka Rail Trail Explorer - eBike Cruise Ship Shore Excursion
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Te Awa Kairangi Grade 3 Wilderness Whitewater Duckie Tour

AU$225
Per adult
Te Awa Kairangi Grade 3 Wilderness Whitewater Duckie Tour
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Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour

AU$163
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
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Our pick of the best Akatarawa Hotel Deals

Settlers Motor Lodge
Settlers Motor Lodge
3.5 out of 5
83-85 Hutt Road, Petone, Lower Hutt
The price is AU$126 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
AU$126
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Interislander Ferry ...
7/10 Good! (327 reviews)
"Located directly on a bus line, stop just across the street. Makes for a easy day into the city. Plenty of shops in easy driving, grocery, laundry, restaurants, Kmart and more."

Reviewed on 27 Oct. 2024

Settlers Motor Lodge
Amethyst Court Motorlodge
Amethyst Court Motorlodge
3 out of 5
5 Titahi Bay Road, Porirua
The price is AU$131 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
AU$131
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Stay at this 3-star motel in Porirua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (385 reviews)
"Very adequate and comfortable. Very handy to the mall."

Reviewed on 24 Oct. 2024

Amethyst Court Motorlodge
The Angus Hotel
The Angus Hotel
5 Cornwall St, Lower Hutt, Wellington
The price is AU$130 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
AU$130
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Stay at this hotel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Queensgate Shopping Centre and The Dowse are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (45 reviews)
Great Location
"The hotel was clean, quiet, and comfortable. We had everything we needed, and the location was across the street from the mall. Perfect."

Reviewed on 25 Oct. 2024

The Angus Hotel
The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt
The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt
4 out of 5
15 Queens Drive Lower Hutt Wellington, Lower Hutt
The price is AU$171 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
AU$171
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (87 reviews)
"Great weather."

Reviewed on 17 Oct. 2024

The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt
Quest Petone
Quest Petone
4 out of 5
40-42 Richmond Street, Petone, Lower Hutt, Wellington
The price is AU$149 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$149
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (550 reviews)
"Always a lovely stay at the Quest Petone"

Reviewed on 31 Oct. 2024

Quest Petone
Midway Pacifica Lodge
Midway Pacifica Lodge
3 out of 5
89 Hutt Road, Lower Hutt
The price is AU$113 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
AU$113
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Stay at this 3-star motel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Interislander Ferry Terminal and Petone Foreshore ...
5/10 (183 reviews)
"everything I needed for the nite could not of asked for more"

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2024

Midway Pacifica Lodge
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Other neighbourhoods around Akatarawa

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Birchville

While visiting Birchville, you might make a stop by sights like Birchville Park and Hoggard Park.

Birchville
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Te Marua

While visiting Te Marua, you might make a stop by sights like Te Marua Golf Club and Macaskill Lakes.

Te Marua
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Brown Owl

If you're spending some time in Brown Owl, Harcourt Park and Brown Owl Shops are top sights worth seeing.

Brown Owl
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Maymorn

Though Maymorn may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Harcourt Park and Maidstone Park.

Maymorn
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Totara Park

While visiting Totara Park, you might make a stop by sights like Harcourt Park and Turon Park.

Totara Park
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Clouston Park

While visiting Clouston Park, you might make a stop by sights like River Valley Shopping Centre and Benge Park.

Clouston Park

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