Paraparaumu Beach Travel Guide
Paraparaumu
Visit Paraparaumu Beach
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?
Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Paraparaumu at Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club.
Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve, a lovely green space in Paraparaumu Beach.
Kena Kena Park
Explore the great outdoors at Kena Kena Park, a lovely green space in Paraparaumu.
Te Atiawa Park
Explore the great outdoors at Te Atiawa Park, a lovely green space in Paraparaumu.
Things to do
A Taste of Kapiti - Kapiti Foodie Delights Tour
Top hotels in Paraparaumu Beach
U Studios Paraparaumu, SureStay Collection by BW
Wrights By The Sea Motel
Room was lovely and clean.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Tudor Manor Bed & Breakfast
Arrived late afternoon for one night stay. Had dinner at the Surfer's Mistress. Best Italian restaurant I've been in for a long time. Walking distance. Plenty of other places as well.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Harbour View Lodge
The staff were great and the 3 bedroom apartment clean. However there was no cookware other than an old ricecooker and an eletric frypan. There were no pots or bowls. Other the table cutlery there were no kitchen utensils at all. There were no cereal bowls or dessert spoons. There was no blow dryer ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Silverstream Retreat
Nice little spot, room had everything we needed.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Elliotts Kapiti Coast Motor Lodge
Parking easy. They need to learn how to make beds properly, esp if doing them daily, wrinkle free bottom and top sheets etc. They rang me before I got there to enquire what cooking facilities I would need as I was staying three nights. Thoughtful. Very close to railway station into Wellington, ...
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Paraparaumu Beach
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 Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve or Southward Car Museum.
Paraparaumu Central
If you're spending some time in Paraparaumu Central, Putangirua Pinnacles and Coastlands Shoppingtown are top sights worth seeing.
Raumati Beach
While visiting Raumati Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Paraparaumu Beach and Raumati Beach.
Nikau Valley
When in Nikau Valley, you can plan a visit to Lindale Park and Southward Car Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Raumati South
While Raumati South isn't home to many top sights, Raumati Beach and Coastlands Shoppingtown are some notable places to visit nearby.
Maungakotukutuku
While there might not be top attractions in Maungakotukutuku, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Coastlands Shoppingtown and Lindale Park.
