Explore the Kāpiti Coast

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Summer school holiday activities

With 40 kilometres of sandy beaches, pools, splash pads and a stunning natural environment, make the Kāpiti Coast your outdoor playground this summer.

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Family Fun

Kāpiti Coast’s big backyard is a haven for families of all ages - and there's no shortage of things to do! From playing in the parks and getting wet at a splash pad to playing tenpin bowling, or riding the miniature railways, you'll find something to keep them entertained. Here's a few ideas for some fun family times!

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Top things to do on the Kāpiti Coast

The Kāpiti Coast is a hive of activity, whatever your style you'll find something to entertain you. Here are a few options to inspire.

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​Saddle Up & Ride the Coast

With many kilometres of varied riding right on the doorstep, the Kāpiti Coast is a true destination for horse riders. From dedicated horse camping with your favourite equestrian friends, to farm-stays and horse B&B options, clubs and equestrian events, you're truly spoiled for choice!

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The story of Ngā Manu Nature Reserve

It started with a simple idea – create a place to preserve New Zealand’s native flora and fauna – and ended with the jewel in Kāpiti’s crown, Ngā Manu Nature Reserve, 14ha of thick native forest and wetlands that’s now home to more than 40 species of birds and more than 200 species of native fauna.

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Must Visit Beaches

Whether it's splashing amongst waves, feeling the sand between your toes, watching the sunset over Kapiti Island or horse riding along the beach, the more than 40 kilometres of coastline on the Kāpiti Coast has you spoilt for choice.

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Walk, Cycle, Ride

At almost 40km long, the Kāpiti Coast has an abundance of tracks and trails that criss-cross and connect up the district. From mountain biking to e-biking, walking to running, and trotting to galloping there is a walkway, bridleway, cycleway or beach to suit.

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Epic Adventures

Get your heart racing and your palms sweating with the range of adventures on offer in Kāpiti! Experience white water rafting, walk the famous Paekākāriki Escarpment Track or go paintballing, mountain biking, or beach trekking. There's something for everybody.

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Things to do on a rainy day

A rainy day doesn’t have to stop you in your tracks, here are some useful tips and places to keep your day from halting in the rain.

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Tee off on the Kāpiti Coast

From one of the top golf courses in New Zealand to welcoming local clubs, whether you’re a keen amateur or a pro, there’s a course for everyone on the Kāpiti Coast.

Recharge on the Kāpiti Coast

Kāpiti Coast is the perfect place to relax and unwind. Just put your feet up when you get here or take in one of the many short walks, visit a market and eat at local restaurants. Bliss.

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Relax, Restore and Nourish

Known for its stunning natural environment, relaxed vibe and laid-back lifestyle, break away from the daily grind and escape to the Kāpiti Coast for some well-deserved me-time.

Nourish your body, mind and soul at these self-care sanctuaries.

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Boutique shopping in Kāpiti

Home to luscious boutiques with clothing for women and men, special gifts, gorgeous florals and more, Kāpiti Coast is a destination for those who love quality goods and supporting independent stores

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To Market, To Market

The variety of markets on the Kāpiti Coast adds a delicious local-touch to the vibrancy of the region and they provide the perfect way to spend a morning. You’ll be spoiled for choice when you discover the fresh local produce and products, unique crafts and fabulous characters that make Kāpiti's markets such a joy to visit.

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Paekākāriki

The southernmost seaside village in Kāpiti, Paekākāriki is seen as the creative hub of the district with many actors, dancers, musicians, film-makers, artists and sculptors choosing to make their home here. You can visit artists at work in the art hub or enjoy the village Art Walk.

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Raumati

Meaning ‘summer’ in te reo Māori, Raumati really is summertime in a township. Explore playful family spaces at Marine Gardens, fill your plate with a wonderful selection of eateries or relax with unhurried boutique shopping in Raumati
Village. This stretch of the coast is vibrant, charming, and ready to welcome anyone looking for something unexpected.

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Paraparaumu

Paraparaumu forms the central hub of the vibrant Kāpiti Coast. A township all about connection, with a network of hidden pockets to explore. Paraparaumu beach offers a different pace, here nostalgia and the old-world family fun of fish and chips on the beach and barefoot strolls ring true.

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Waikanae

North of the Waikanae River lies Waikanae; with a settlement at the foothills of Hemi Matenga which snakes its way down to long, open, sandy beaches. Walk or cycle your way through this serene, undiscovered gem, waiting to be explored.

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Te Horo

The quiet township of Te Horo is a gardener's paradise. Te Horo Garden Centre at Hyde Park has some hard to find plant varieties, South Pacific Roses offer hundreds of rose varieties and you can't go past coffee and cake in Ruth Pretty's beautiful Garden Room!

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Ōtaki

Proudly standing as one of Aotearoa’s most well-known bilingual towns, Ōtaki is a soul-warming mixture of traditional taonga, mahi toi, manaakitanga, locally sourced kai, and fishing, hunting and horse trekking - real outdoor experiences - on its doorstep.