Where are we ? From Wellington: drive north on SH2. Take the left turn 5km north of Upper Hutt City at the sign  marked "To Waikanae" From Waikanae: from SH1 turn onto the Akatarawa Road at the Waikanae  traffic lights. The Akatarawa road is tarsealed all the way and is a beautiful scenic drive through native  bush. Upper Hutt to Waikanae is 37Kms   Akatarawa Valley  Drive down the beautiful, peaceful Akatarawa Valley linking the Upper Hutt Valley with the Kapati  Coast. Visit the numerous attractions ranging from original art and crafts, stunning gardens,  blueberries and emus to a unique wildlife attraction. Accommodation to suite a range of needs is  available to give the visitor more time to explore this wonderful valley.   Paul and his crew from the Upper Hutt Visitor Information Centre will be more than willing to help  you with any other information or brochures you may require   The variety from the top  Harcourt Holidy Park Cottage Hill Herb Farm Tranquility Homestay Bill Tito Book Repair Specialist Bluebank Blueberry & Emu Farm Miranda Woollett Art Studio Efil Doog Garden of Art  Camp Akatarawa Youth & Family Camp Staglands Wildlife Reserve Staglands Country Caf'e  Visitor Information Centr email:Info@bluebank.co.nz  Bluebank Blueberry Farm 1301 Akatarawa Valley RD2 Upper Hutt Wellington New Zealand. Phone: +64 4 526 9540  The late crop is ripening now !   We will be open from midday until 5pm this weekend. Bring a picnic and some bread to feed the emus.   Treat yourself to a blueberry ice block, a coffee and some blueberry fudge.The late crop berries will be good for picking right through until Easter.