Kapiti Coast
The Kapiti Coast is the stretch of coastline on the south-west side of the North Island, north of Wellington and opposite Kapiti Island. The Kapiti Coast (once known as The Golden Coast) is less than 20km from Wellington and includes Paekakariki in the south to Otaki in the north. It includes the small towns of Te Horo, Waikanae, Paraparaumu, Raumati Beach and Raumati South.
Kapiti is most famous for its world-renowned bird sanctuary, Kapiti Island which lies about 5km off-shore. Kapiti Island is one of very few island nature reserves in New Zealand made accessible to visitors, giving them the opportunity to observe birds that are either rare or no longer on the mainland. more
A limited number of visitors are allowed each day, permits must be obtained from the Department of Conservation and transport to and from the island is only allowed through authorised boat services. The island featured in Peter Jackson’s film, King Kong (Peter Jackson is a Wellington local, which helped coined the 'Wellywood' moniker for the city).
The Kapiti Coast is also well-known for its quality, finely-crafted gourmet cheeses, notably its Kikorangi and Aorangi Brie. Other popular activities along the Kapiti Coast include walking, hiking, fishing and railway preservation (Paekakariki railway station).
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CAPITAL PERSONALISED TOURS - Wellington
CAPITAL PERSONALISED TOURS - Wellington
Mobile-friendly - Witness the sights of New Zealand's capital city up close and personal, before experiencing the beauty of the coastline encompassing Wellington. Travelling in a luxury 4WD, we offer a range of personalised tours to ensure you get the most out of your visit. Wellington LOTR tours, sightseeing and city tours, wine tours, Craft Beer Tour for the serious beer connoisseur.
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- +64 21 280 2406
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- 26 Pembroke Road, Northland, Wellington, New Zealand
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HIMATANGI BEACH HOLIDAY PARK - Manawatu
HIMATANGI BEACH HOLIDAY PARK - Manawatu
Mobile-friendly - Good, old fashioned hospitality for travellers and holiday makers. Himatangi Beach Holiday Park - in Manawatu on the west coast of the North Island of New Zealand - is the ideal spot for campervans, caravans, tents and holiday-makers seeking comfortable, tidy cabin accommodation. Brand new events room, great for group gatherings. Spirit of Hospitality Award for Excellence in Holiday Parks.
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- +64 6 329 9575
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- 30 Koputara Road, Himatangi Beach, New Zealand
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IN STYLE EXECUTIVE - Wellington
IN STYLE EXECUTIVE - Wellington
Premiere chauffeur-driven luxury car and van transport service based in Wellington. Our team of chauffeurs have extensive experience delivering a quality driver service to business executives, corporate groups, travellers and individuals. Whether you need a driver-upon-demand service, punctual door-to-door transfer from Wellington airport, hotel, home, office, meeting/conference venue or personalised tours, we operate a service that works with your itinerary.
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- +64 4 920 2111
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- 0800 802 969 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- PO BOX 14 595, Kilbirnie, Wellington, New Zealand Make an Enquiry
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KAPITI ISLAND NATURE TOURS - Kapiti Coast, Wellington
KAPITI ISLAND NATURE TOURS - Kapiti Coast, Wellington
Kapiti Island is one of New Zealand's oldest and most important nature reserves, and a place rich in human history. You can visit Kapiti Island for a day tour, or truly experience all the island has to offer with an overnight stay at the lodge.
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Kapiti Island - Off the beaten track
Kapiti Island - Off the beaten track
Lying about 5 kilometres off the west coast of the southern North Island (not far from Wellington), Kapiti Island is one of few accessible island nature reserves in New Zealand. It gives visitors the opportunity to observe birds that are either rare, or absent on the mainland. Truly a bird-watcher's paradise, Kapiti Island is also of historical interest.
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KAPITI LINDALE MOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTRE - Kapiti Coast
KAPITI LINDALE MOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTRE - Kapiti Coast
Mobile-friendly - Kapiti Lindale Motel is centrally located with easy access to Kapiti Coast attractions. Our spacious, quiet, air-conditioned units are designed for your comfort and enjoyment. Each unit offers Wi-Fi internet access and extensive grounds offer outside seating for your enjoyment. Continental breakfast available delivered to units. Good conference facilities and on-site parking for cars, boats, trailers and trucks.
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- +64 4 298 7933
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- 0800 168 1628 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 3-7 Ventnor Drive, Paraparaumu, Kapiti Coast, Wellington, New Zealand
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PAEKAKARIKI HOLIDAY PARK - Kapiti Coast
PAEKAKARIKI HOLIDAY PARK - Kapiti Coast
Mobile-friendly - Paekakariki Holiday Park is a relaxed holiday park situated on the beautiful Kapiti Coast and only 35 minutes drive to Interislander ferry-terminals and Wellington City. Set in 11 acres of park-like grounds. Facilities include kitchen cabins, tourist flats, tent and power sites and full park amenities. Dog friendly campsites available. Located at start of Paekakariki to Pukerua Bay escarpement walk.
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- +64 4 292 8292
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- 180 Wellington Road, Paekakariki, Kapiti Coast, New Zealand
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RENT ME RENTALS - Kapiti Coast, Wellington
RENT ME RENTALS - Kapiti Coast, Wellington
Mobile-friendly - Kapiti Coast Airport car hire and truck rentals. Family owned business committed to providing excellent and friendly service. We pride ourselves on providing good quality vehicles at affordable prices. Our vehicles are reliable and serviced to the highest standard by expert automotive repairers. Contact us any time, 7 days a week. Wellington Airport / Auckland - Drop Off Only.
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- +64 4 298 1312
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- 60 Toru Road, Paraparaumu Beach, Paraparaumu, New Zealand
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SOUTHWARD CAR MUSEUM - Kapiti Coast
SOUTHWARD CAR MUSEUM - Kapiti Coast
Southward Car Museum offers one of the largest and most varied collections of motor vehicles, bikes and various other exhibits in the Southern Hemisphere. Located in Paraparaumu, an easy 1 hour drive along the beautiful Kapiti Coast from Wellington City. Cafe open daily with large Function rooms and Theater available for hire for weddings, dinners, conferences and meetings.
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- +64 4 297 1221
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- Otaihanga Road, Paraparaumu, New Zealand
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TALK OF THE TOWN - Wellington
TALK OF THE TOWN - Wellington
Talk of the Town Tours offer half and full day tours around the Wellington, Wairarapa and Kapiti regions. Locally-owned, we go the extra mile to offer you the best guided tours of the coolest little capital in the world. Choose what you want to do and join Brian for an interesting, fun and memorable trip.
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- +64 27 455 5786
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- Wellington, New Zealand
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uTours - Wellington, Kapiti Coast & Wairarapa NZ
uTours - Wellington, Kapiti Coast & Wairarapa NZ
Mobile-friendly - Be blown away by Wellington. Explore the spectacular Wellington region with a friendly local on a personalised relaxing private, or small group, day tour or shore excursion (Max 10 people). Hosted by uTours, you will enjoy informed conversation, individual attention, personal space and the opportunity to connect with the Wellington that locals love.
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- +64 4 934 8389
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- +64 21 472 972
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- Happy Valley Rd, Owhiro Bay, Wellington, New Zealand
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XPLOR TOURS - Wellington NZ
XPLOR TOURS - Wellington NZ
Mobile-friendly - Explore Wellington, Wairarapa or Kapiti Coast enjoying all the beauty and places of interest. You will be in the hands of our owner/guide Richard, who has lived in Wellington all his life, and enjoys nothing more than meeting and interacting with new people while sharing all the history and background for what you will be seeing on the day.
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- +64 21 248 3604
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- Wellington, New Zealand
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Paekakariki Art Show 2024
The wonderful annual Paekākāriki Art Show displays a diverse, stunning selection of art works from many well-known lower North Island artists. Come along on Wednesday evening (24th April) at 6.00pm for the opening of ...
Where: St Peters Viillage Hall, Paekākāriki, Kapiti Coast
Address: Cnr Beach Rd and Ames St, Paekākāriki, Kapiti Coast
From: 10:00am on Thursday 25th April 2024
To: 12:00am on Monday 29th April 2024
The Kilns Project, Elisabeth Vullings
The Kilns Project explores the relocation of two beehive pottery kilns, built in Te Horo, Kāpiti in the early 1970’s by acclaimed potter Mirek Smišek. The kilns were sited directly in line with the proposed ...
Where: Toi MAHARA, Waikanae, Kapiti Coast
Address: 20 Mahara Place, Waikanae, Kapiti Coast
From: 10:00am on Friday 26th January 2024
To: 4:00pm on Tuesday 30th April 2024
Toiora: Ki Te Pō Ki Te Ao, the Art of Wellbeing
Toiora: Ki te Pō ki te Ao The Art of Wellbeing: Through Light and Shadow Hou mai ki ngā toi auaha ā ngā ringatol tekau mā rima. Ka whakakitea ai te āhua o te whanaketanga mutunga kore o ngā tikanga tuku iho, ...
Where: Toi MAHARA, Waikanae, Kapiti Coast
Address: 20 Mahara Place, Waikanae, Kapiti Coast
From: 10:00am on Friday 2nd February 2024
To: 4:00pm on Tuesday 30th April 2024
Water Media & Card Makers Groups Exhibition
Featured artist: Kate Jacobs Kāpiti Gallery – your local gallery on the coast 192 Matai Road, Raumati Beach Hours: Thursday to Sunday 10.00 am to 3.00 pm A dozen art and craft groups meet regularly in our ...
Where: Kāpiti Gallery, Raumati Beach, Raumati, Kapiti Coast
Address: 192 Matai Road, Raumati, Kapiti Coast
From: 10:00am on Thursday 18th April 2024
To: 3:00pm on Sunday 12th May 2024
Paraparaumu Business Networking
So, if you’re not into early starts, have family commitments or need to check in with the office first thing each morning, then this could be the meeting for you. This inclusive and friendly group of local ...
Where: Sunday Cantina, Paraparaumu, Kapiti Coast
Address: 31 Poplar Avenue, Raumati South, Paraparaumu, Kapiti Coast
From: 9:30am on Friday 2nd February 2024
To: 10:30am on Friday 20th December 2024
Orange Bike Ride 2024 - Kapiti in Waikanae
On 27 April from 10AM, another Orange Bike Ride will be held in Otaihanga Domain and along the Waikanae River, building on the hugely successful event of last year. All ages are welcome. Prizes will be available for the ...
Where: Otaihanga Domain, Paraparaumu, Kapiti Coast
Address: Otaihanga Rd, Paraparaumu, Kapiti Coast
From: 10:00am on Saturday 27th April 2024
To: 12:15pm on Saturday 27th April 2024
Kāpiti Coast Sewing Lesson: Simple Clothing Repairs
Learn how to easily repair torn seams and holes in your clothing. Bring along the garments you would like to repair, and we will show you how to make them look new again! Juli's group sewing lessons are a ...
Where: Juli Hunter Eco Friendly Style, Waikanae, Kapiti Coast
Address: 8 Main Road, Waikanae, Kapiti Coast
From: 2:00pm on Saturday 27th April 2024
To: 4:00pm on Saturday 27th April 2024
Reiki Level 2 & 3a Advanced
Reiki Level 2 and ART (Master 3a) Join us for the next stage in your healing Journey. Duration: 2 DaysIncludes refreshments, detailed course manual and certification Pre-requisites: Reiki Level 1. Course ...
Where: That's Better, Paraparaumu, Kapiti Coast
Address: 39 Moana Road, Paraparaumu, Kapiti Coast
From: 10:00am on Saturday 27th April 2024
To: 5:00pm on Sunday 28th April 2024
'Tour de Te Horo' Fun Cycle Event
Fun Cycle to Fundrai$e! A good old fashioned Village cycle Event! 13km Circuit around Country Roads in Te Horo. Options to do 26km or 39km Followed by Music and Food Home Baking, Gourmet Burgers, Sausage Sizzle, Tea ...
Where: Te Horo Community Hall, Te Horo, Kapiti Coast
Address: School Road, Te Horo, Kapiti Coast
From: 10:00am on Saturday 27th April 2024
To: 1:00pm on Saturday 27th April 2024
Amici Ensemble
Regular favourites the Amici Ensemble, led by NZSO Associate Concertmaster Donald Armstrong, return to Waikanae on Saturday 27 April with a delightful programme of string music. Opening the concert are two brief New ...
Where: Waikanae Memorial Hall, Waikanae, Kapiti Coast
Address: 7 Pehi Kupa St, Waikanae, Kapiti Coast
From: 2:30pm on Saturday 27th April 2024
To: 11:59pm on Saturday 27th April 2024