Staying on the beautiful Kapiti Coast
family fun
Beautiful sandy stretch of beach that is safe for families. Shallow safe swimming. Often sheltered by Kapiti Island.
9 locals recommend
Raumati Beach
Beautiful sandy stretch of beach that is safe for families. Shallow safe swimming. Often sheltered by Kapiti Island.
The beach is soft and sandy and the water is inviting on a hot day. Very safe swimming beach for families.
The local shopping area includes cafes, bars and a great fish and chip shop.
The newly refurbished McLean Park is next to the beach and has a playground, skate park, basketball court and bbq and picnic areas.
17 locals recommend
Paraparaumu Beach
The beach is soft and sandy and the water is inviting on a hot day. Very safe swimming beach for families.
The local shopping area includes cafes, bars and a great fish and chip shop.
The newly refurbished McLean Park is next to the beach and has a playground, skate park, basketball court and bbq and picnic areas.
Excellent for taking the kids for a bike ride. We recommend cycling to Paekakariki and rewarding yourselves with an ice cream or wood fired pizza (well worth the cycle).
43 locals recommend
Queen Elizabeth Park
Excellent for taking the kids for a bike ride. We recommend cycling to Paekakariki and rewarding yourselves with an ice cream or wood fired pizza (well worth the cycle).
pleasant easy walks
Explore the stunning nikau palm forest along the walking trails of the Barry Hadfield Nikau Reserve. Follow the 1.2km loop bush walk, which takes about 30 minutes to complete, as you discover streams and small waterfalls on your way to a lookout.
Location: From the south, turn off State Highway 1 at the Lindale turnoff just north of Paraparaumu. The reserve is on the left before the road goes under SH1. From the north, take the Lindale turnoff north of Paraparaumu and follow the sign at the roundabout to Nikau Valley, take the first left with signs to the Nikau Reserve and follow the short road to the car park.
7 locals recommend
Barry Hadfield Nikau Reserve
Explore the stunning nikau palm forest along the walking trails of the Barry Hadfield Nikau Reserve. Follow the 1.2km loop bush walk, which takes about 30 minutes to complete, as you discover streams and small waterfalls on your way to a lookout.
Location: From the south, turn off State Highway 1 at the Lindale turnoff just north of Paraparaumu. The reserve is on the left before the road goes under SH1. From the north, take the Lindale turnoff north of Paraparaumu and follow the sign at the roundabout to Nikau Valley, take the first left with signs to the Nikau Reserve and follow the short road to the car park.
Another stunning stretch of the kapiti coast. Often quieter during busy summer months.
34 locals recommend
Waikanae Beach
Another stunning stretch of the kapiti coast. Often quieter during busy summer months.
hiking and biking
If you are looking for somewhere to hike or mountain bike this area is ideal and only 10 minutes drive from our home.
10 locals recommend
Whareroa Farm
If you are looking for somewhere to hike or mountain bike this area is ideal and only 10 minutes drive from our home.
City/town information
Great beaches, plenty of shopping and beautiful scenery everywhere. And only 50 minutes drive to Wellington.
8 locals recommend
Paraparaumu
Great beaches, plenty of shopping and beautiful scenery everywhere. And only 50 minutes drive to Wellington.
Neighbourhoods
Our neighbourhood is quiet and friendly. We sit between the arty Raumati South and bustling Paraparaumu. Raumati Village is a short stroll, with boutique shopping and cafes and bars. The Waterfront Bar overlooks the beach and the perfect spot to have dinner or drinks and watch the sun set.
9 locals recommend
Raumati Beach
Our neighbourhood is quiet and friendly. We sit between the arty Raumati South and bustling Paraparaumu. Raumati Village is a short stroll, with boutique shopping and cafes and bars. The Waterfront Bar overlooks the beach and the perfect spot to have dinner or drinks and watch the sun set.
shopping
A medium sized shopping centre with a Countdown supermarket, Farmers, postal services (Paper Plus), food court and Event Cinemas.
31 locals recommend
Coastlands Shopping Centre
State Highway 1A medium sized shopping centre with a Countdown supermarket, Farmers, postal services (Paper Plus), food court and Event Cinemas.
City advice
Getting around
There is a local bus service and a bus stop on Menin Road.
You can catch a train to Palmerston North or Wellington from Paraparaumu station.