Things to do in Kapiti Coast District

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Camping site in the dense rainforest of Tararua Forest Park, Kapiti Coast district, North Island, New Zealand.
Camping site in the dense rainforest of Tararua Forest Park, Kapiti Coast district, North Island, New Zealand.
Aerial view of Kapiti Coast District of the North Island of New Zealand during a summer day
Got this shot while we were on the way to Wintopia in Wellington. Shot this video as part of the trip https://youtu.be/9SW2zJH2k7g
Lovely pit stop on the way to Welly!

Kapiti Coast Attractions

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What to do in Kapiti Coast District

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Leave your purse in the hotel room. It's a cinch to have a ball in Kapiti Coast without handing over a cent.

Otaki Gorge - Get set for views that'll leave you in awe at this natural landscape.

Things to Do in Kapiti Coast with Kids

If you're going away with the youngsters, there's no shortage of things to do together in Kapiti Coast. These family friendly experiences will put big smiles on faces both young and old:

 

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Popular day trips from Kapiti Coast District

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Paraparaumu

New Zealand travel can be a bit pricey. The group of us who were here to witness this glorious morning were taking advantage of New Zealand's working holiday visa. My partner and I were able to tour the islands for four months by working for a few weeks at a time. Definitely one of the best experiences ever.#goldenhour

Kapiti Island

Lovely pit stop on the way to Welly!

Waikanae

Staglands Wildlife Reserve, Akatarawa Valley, Upper Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand

Upper Hutt

2 shot otaki river from Tararua to plains

Otaki

Summer in Paekakariki Beach, Wellington, New Zealand. #BestOf5

Paekakariki

Tararua Forest Park is one more natural beauty of New Zealand and short walks around Otaki Forks are definitiely perfect idea for a #weekendgetaway.

Hautere

Frequently asked questions

What to do in Kapiti Coast on a sunny day?
Are there cheap things to do in Kapiti Coast?
Have a little fun without hurting your budget with a Pukaha, National Wildlife Centre Admission or a Skip the Line: Staglands Wildlife Reserve Entry Ticket.
What can you do in Kapiti Coast for free?
Your trip to Kapiti Coast needn't send you broke with free things like these to keep you entertained:

  • Paraparaumu Beach
  • Waikanae Beach
  • Otaki Gorge
  • Putangirua Pinnacles

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