Akatarawa
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 during your stay in Upper Hutt.
Things to do
Small-Group Beekeeping Experience in Tauherenikau
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
Te Awa Kairangi Grade 2 Scenic Rafting Tour
Te Awa Kairangi Grade 2 Scenic Duckie Tour
Private Wairarapa Wine Delights Tour from Wellington
Akatarawa Hotel Deals
Champers Motor Inn
"Arrived in late afternoon and reception closed. Rang number for key twice. Engaged. Voice said ring back later. Finally got key for room. Very difficult to get key into door lock. Needs to be looked at. No-one in reception when we left mid-next morning. Is there ever anyone in reception? Won't be ..."
Reviewed on Jun 20, 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 Jun 6, 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 Jun 4, 2026
Elliotts Kapiti Coast Motor Lodge
"Location was great"
Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026
Settlers Motor Lodge
"room was larger than I thought, clean, a nice layout, a full dining table, warm, good parking"
Reviewed on Jun 19, 2026
The Angus Hotel
"Convenient location (walking distance to Lower Hutt Events Centre), reasonably priced and a spacious room but very loud aircon"
Reviewed on Jun 21, 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
While Silverstream isn't home to many top sights, Trentham Racecourse and Brewtown Upper Hutt are some notable places to visit nearby.
Upper Hutt Central
If you're spending some time in Upper Hutt Central, Upper Hutt City Library and Upper Hutt City Council are top sights worth seeing.
Craigs Flat
While there might not be top attractions in Craigs Flat, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Harcourt Park and Riverbank Park.
Wallaceville
While Wallaceville isn't home to many top sights, Brewtown Upper Hutt and Upper Hutt City Library are some notable places to visit nearby.
