Title: Visit Akatarawa Valley: Best of Akatarawa Valley, Upper Hutt Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Akatarawa Valley](https://expedia.ca/Akatarawa-Valley-Upper-Hutt-Hotels.0-n693193224746532864-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Upper Hutt](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Upper-Hutt.d6135549.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Upper Hutt](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Upper-Hutt.d6135549.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Akatarawa Valley Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Akatarawa-Valley.d693193224746532864.Car-Rental-Guide)[Akatarawa Valley Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Akatarawa-Valley.d693193224746532864.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Akatarawa Valley ## Upper Hutt ![Staglands Wildlife Reserve, Akatarawa Valley, Upper Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6135549/6ff66d88-81b7-4a44-a610-5fdcd8ab82af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Staglands Wildlife Reserve, Akatarawa Valley, Upper Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6135549/6ff66d88-81b7-4a44-a610-5fdcd8ab82af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Staglands Wildlife Reserve, Akatarawa Valley, Upper Hutt, New Zealand.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6135549/2a372bc4-e1b3-47de-a3e7-0c02b127ad0e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![#TroveOn Had a wonderful day at Staglands with the wildlife, flora and fauna.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6135549/b4c95337-83bd-4f0c-a7e0-5b926dcc46da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![#TroveOn A great place to see and interact with wildlife, flora & fauna.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6135549/9f2712f2-753c-4bb4-8a28-244c9efc7a96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Akatarawa Valley Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Upper Hutt travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Upper-Hutt.dx6135549) --- ### Popular places to visit #### 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.ca/Staglands-Wildlife-Reserve-Akatarawa-Valley.d553248621532610600.Vacation-Attraction) #### Karapoti Park Explore the great outdoors at Karapoti Park, a lovely green space in Upper Hutt. [](https://expedia.ca/Karapoti-Park-Akatarawa-Valley.d890195102696677376.Vacation-Attraction) #### Cloustonville Park Explore the great outdoors at Cloustonville Park, a lovely green space in Upper Hutt. [](https://expedia.ca/Cloustonville-Park-Akatarawa-Valley.d890194945026498560.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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.ca/Trentham-Racecourse-Trentham.d6286120.Vacation-Attraction) #### New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport (NZCIS) Explore the campus of New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sport (NZCIS) during your stay in Upper Hutt. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/New-Zealand-Campus-Of-Innovation-And-Sport-Trentham.d890195645869551616.Vacation-Attraction) #### Brewtown Upper Hutt You can take time to visit Brewtown Upper Hutt during your travels to Upper Hutt. [](https://expedia.ca/Brewtown-Upper-Hutt-Maidstone.d982579351520403456.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![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 CA $159 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/remutaka-rail-trail-mountain-bike-explorer-cycle-tour.a45285843.activity-details) ![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 CA $55 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/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/1397354/2fb2bf22-8eb5-455f-ab9f-3c32235bc800.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour CA $159 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/remutaka-rail-trail-mountain-bike-explorer-cycle-tour.a1397354.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 CA $238 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/kapiti-island-classic-guided-day-tour.a49101608.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 CA $843 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-martinborough-foodie-delights-tour-from-wellington.a4003929.activity-details) ![South African rugby supporters on tour at Panhead brewery](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1760658/87b1d67f-4115-497b-9da7-20cb11cc625d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Wellington Craft Beer Full Day Tour CA $287 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-wellington-craft-beer-full-day-tour.a1760658.activity-details) [See all activities in Upper Hutt](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Upper-Hutt.d6135549.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Akatarawa Valley Hotel Deals ![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 CA $81 CA $94 total Feb 9 - Feb 10 includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free WiFi, 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 Jan 25, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=8170036&PinnedHotelID=8170036&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693193224746532864) ![Copthorne Resort Solway Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1240000/1233500/1233453/1cc600de_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Copthorne Resort Solway Park 246 High Street South Masterton CA $105 CA $120 total Feb 15 - Feb 16 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Masterton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews) Clean room . Staff were awesome and helpful . Reception and room service is what stood out for me the most made that enjoyable. Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=1233453&PinnedHotelID=1233453&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693193224746532864) ![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 CA $99 CA $114 total Feb 8 - Feb 9 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free WiFi, 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 Feb 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=15459972&PinnedHotelID=15459972&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693193224746532864) ![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 CA $133 CA $154 total Mar 1 - Mar 2 includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (597 reviews) Nice and tidy room. Friendly staff. 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Popular attractions Interislander Ferry ... 6.6/10 (466 reviews) Lovely dtaff, clean, good price Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F02%2F2026&endDate=19%2F02%2F2026&selected=907069&PinnedHotelID=907069&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693193224746532864) ![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 CA $89 CA $103 total Mar 6 - Mar 7 includes taxes & fees 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 ... 8.2/10 Very Good! 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During the day choose one of the tracks and enjoy in the beautiful nature. Walk over the swingbridge is always a good idea, isn't it? :) #weekendgetaway #green](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6135549/3ce3800f-f10c-4042-b8b8-48ff8f9811d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kaitoke Though Kaitoke might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Karapoti Park and Birchville Park. [](https://expedia.ca/Upper-Hutt-Kaitoke.dx693193543867150336) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Akatarawa Akatarawa might not have many top sights, but Karapoti Park and Te Marua Golf Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.ca/Upper-Hutt-Akatarawa.dx693193219034238976) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Te Marua If you're spending some time in Te Marua, Te Marua Golf Club and Macaskill Lakes are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Upper-Hutt-Te-Marua.dx693193256059109376) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Craigs Flat While there might not be top attractions in Craigs Flat, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Staglands Wildlife Reserve and Karapoti Park. [](https://expedia.ca/Upper-Hutt-Craigs-Flat.dx693193237390135296) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Timberlea While visiting Timberlea, you might make a stop by sights like Birchville Park and Gentian Reserve. [](https://expedia.ca/Upper-Hutt-Timberlea.dx693193259275235328) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Maymorn Maymorn might not have many top sights, but Birchville Park and Te Marua Golf Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out. 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