Otaihanga Travel Guide

Paraparaumu

Photo by Rajesh Rathod
Photo by Rajesh Rathod

Popular places to visit

Southward Car Museum

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.

Southward Car Museum

Paraparaumu Beach

5/5(2 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Paraparaumu Beach during your travels in Paraparaumu Beach?

Paraparaumu Beach

Raumati Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Raumati Beach during your travels in Raumati South?

Raumati Beach

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.

Putangirua Pinnacles

Lindale Park

During your trip to Paraparaumu, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Lindale Park. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Lindale Park

Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Paraparaumu at Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club.

Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club

Things to do

Kapiti Island: Classic Guided Day Tour

Kapiti Island: Classic Guided Day Tour

฿5,651
per adult
Kapiti Island: Classic Guided Day Tour
Kapiti Coast Private Tour

Kapiti Coast Private Tour

฿7,560
per adult
Kapiti Coast Private Tour
Coffee roasting at The Roastery / Raumati Coffee Co.

A Taste of Kapiti - Kapiti Foodie Delights Tour

฿19,789
per adult
A Taste of Kapiti - Kapiti Foodie Delights Tour
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Top hotels in Otaihanga

Elliotts Kapiti Coast Motor Lodge

Elliotts Kapiti Coast Motor Lodge

3 out of 5
33 Amohia Street, (State Highway One), Paraparaumu
The price is ฿2,601 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
฿2,601
฿2,991 total
12 Sept - 13 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Paraparaumu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (393 reviews)
"Plenty of parking and friendly host."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Elliotts Kapiti Coast Motor Lodge
Wallaceville Motor Lodge

Wallaceville Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
2 Wallaceville Road, Upper Hutt
The price is ฿3,777 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
฿3,777
฿4,344 total
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Upper Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a conference centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (450 reviews)
"Staff very friendly and room was large. Bed was comfortable and had all faciliities. Will stay here again"

Reviewed on 9 Sep 2025

Wallaceville Motor Lodge
Raumati Sands Resort

Raumati Sands Resort

4 out of 5
4-8 Matatua Road, Raumati Beach, Kapiti Coast, Paraparaumu, Wellington
The price is ฿4,500 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
฿4,500
฿5,175 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Paraparaumu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and balconies or patios. Popular attractions Coastlands Shoppingtown and Paraparaumu ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (284 reviews)
"The best place I ever been."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Raumati Sands Resort
Totara Lodge

Totara Lodge

3 out of 5
68 Ararino Street, Trentham, Upper Hutt
The price is ฿2,660 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
฿2,660
฿3,059 total
25 Sept - 26 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Upper Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (518 reviews)
"Great location (near NZCIS). Secure, quiet and clean. Plenty of room and great shower!"

Reviewed on 1 Sep 2025

Totara Lodge
Wrights By The Sea Motel

Wrights By The Sea Motel

3 out of 5
387 Kapiti Road, Paraparaumu
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,926 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
฿2,926
฿3,365 total
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly motel in Paraparaumu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (399 reviews)
"Very friendly staff. and comfortable units."

Reviewed on 3 Sep 2025

Wrights By The Sea Motel
Silverstream Retreat

Silverstream Retreat

3 out of 5
3 Reynolds Bach Road, Lower Hutt
The price is ฿3,107 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
฿3,107
฿3,573 total
26 Sept - 27 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (244 reviews)
"Large well equipped unit. Very clean. Quiet with rural views, but close to restaurants, etc."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

Silverstream Retreat
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Other neighbourhoods around Otaihanga

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Paraparaumu Beach

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

Paraparaumu Beach
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Paraparaumu Central

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

Paraparaumu Central
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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.

Nikau Valley
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Raumati Beach

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

Raumati Beach
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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.

Maungakotukutuku
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Raumati South

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

Raumati South

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