Nikau Valley Travel Guide
Paraparaumu


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Popular places to visit

Southward Car Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Southward Car Museum in Paraparaumu. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Paraparaumu Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Paraparaumu Beach during your travels in Paraparaumu Beach?
Raumati Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Raumati Beach during your travels in Raumati South?
Putangirua Pinnacles
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Putangirua Pinnacles during your travels in Paraparaumu. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Paraparaumu at Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club.
Coastlands Shoppingtown
During your visit to Paraparaumu, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Coastlands Shoppingtown. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Things to do

8-Hour Private Scenic Kapiti Coast Tour from Wellington
Top hotels in Nikau Valley

Totara Lodge
Friendly staff, clean and spacious room in a very well looked after decor. You can tell the team and owners really take pride and care in what they do
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Silverstream Retreat
Staff were all amazing
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Amethyst Court Motorlodge
Helpful reception staff, quiet room
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Harbour View Apartment
Midnight check in no issues. Room clean and staff great.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Elliotts Kapiti Coast Motor Lodge
Room very clean
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

The Post Hotel
Everything was great the staff so friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Nikau Valley

Paraparaumu Central
If you're spending some time in Paraparaumu Central, Putangirua Pinnacles and Coastlands Shoppingtown are top sights worth seeing.

Maungakotukutuku
While there might not be top attractions in Maungakotukutuku, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Putangirua Pinnacles and Southward Car Museum.

Otaihanga
Otaihanga is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Southward Car Museum or Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve.

Paraparaumu Beach
While visiting Paraparaumu Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club and Paraparaumu Beach.

Raumati Beach
While visiting Raumati Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Paraparaumu Beach and Raumati Beach.

Raumati South
While Raumati South isn't home to many top sights, Raumati Beach and Coastlands Shoppingtown are some notable places to visit nearby.


