Kapiti Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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
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
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
Kapiti Island is an hour north of Wellington, New Zealand and one of the original nature reserves and bird sanctuaries here. Many go as a day trip but you can overnight on the island and go on walks looking for the endangered Kiwi, New Zealand's emblem. They are nocturnal so it's one of the best ways to see them in the wild and now you can even try glamping!
Kapiti Island a nature reserve, approximately 1 hour drive away from Wellington. You can get a ferry there for $75, which includes the DOC access pass. If you are making your own way there (eg kayak) you must apply for a DOC pass. It's our favourite reserve in New Zealand so far
Elliotts Kapiti Coast Motor Lodge

Elliotts Kapiti Coast Motor Lodge

3 out of 5
33 Amohia Street, (State Highway One) Paraparaumu
The price is Rp1.556.095 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
Rp1.556.095
Rp1.789.549 total
25 Feb - 26 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Paraparaumu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (432 reviews)
Nice room, courteous staff and reasonable prices

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Elliotts Kapiti Coast Motor Lodge
U Studios Paraparaumu Beach

U Studios Paraparaumu Beach

3 out of 5
7-13 Seaview Road Paraparaumu
The price is Rp1.261.977 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
Rp1.261.977
Rp1.451.274 total
4 Mar - 5 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Paraparaumu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club and Paraparaumu ...
7.8/10 Good! (529 reviews)
Great welcome room clean and tidy close to eatery shops great walk to the beach

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

U Studios Paraparaumu Beach
Harbour View Apartment

Harbour View Apartment

2 out of 5
5 Bowlers Wharf Ln Porirua Wellington Region
The price is Rp1.096.364 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
Rp1.096.364
Rp1.260.819 total
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Porirua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3 reviews)
The room and bathroom were clean

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Harbour View Apartment
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Raumati Sands Resort

Raumati Sands Resort

4 out of 5
4-8 Matatua Road, Raumati Beach Paraparaumu Wellington
Stay at this aparthotel in Paraparaumu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and balconies or patios. Popular attractions Coastlands Shoppingtown and Paraparaumu Beach ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (287 reviews)
Highly recommended. Lovely clean unit, great facilities, clean and friendly.

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

Raumati Sands Resort
U Suites on Trieste Way

U Suites on Trieste Way

3 out of 5
10 Trieste Way Paraparaumu Wellington
Stay at this holiday home in Paraparaumu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and housekeeping. Popular attractions Coastlands Shoppingtown and Putangirua Pinnacles ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (22 reviews)
Very nice place and near new, clean and all we needed for an enjoyable stay. Extremely quiet with no unwanted noise. Beds comfortable. One observation, if one has mobility issues, the stairs to the upper floor bedrooms are relatively steep but manageable.

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025

U Suites on Trieste Way
Jewel of Akatarawa

Jewel of Akatarawa

4.5 out of 5
1059 Akatarawa Rd Upper Hutt Wellington
Stay at this luxury holiday home in Upper Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and hot springs on-site. Popular attractions Birchville Park and Benge Hall Park ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
This is an amazing house in a private secluded location.

Reviewed on 27 Apr 2025

Jewel of Akatarawa
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