Swing by Paraparaumu i-SITE Visitor Centre for some handy tips before you start exploring. It's an one-stop shop for tourist information.
You'll have sightseeing choices galore when in Paraparaumu. Paraparaumu i-SITE Visitor Centre is a good place to start here, but there are numerous other worthwhile places to check out. Waikanae Beach, Paraparaumu Beach, and Putangirua Pinnacles are near the tourist information center and will round out your day nicely.