Otaihanga Travel Guide

Paraparaumu

A coastal landscape with a winding river, sandy beaches, and a distant mountain range.
A sunset over a beach with dunes and a cloudy sky.
A highway at dusk with light trails from vehicles.
Vintage cars on display in a museum with a 'No Smoking' sign.

Stay near popular Otaihanga attractions

Southward Car Museum

9.2/10 (36 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Kiwi on Kapiti

Overnight Experience Tour on Kapiti Island

฿13,217
per adult
Overnight Experience Tour on Kapiti Island
8-Hour Private Scenic Kapiti Coast Tour from Wellington

8-Hour Private Scenic Kapiti Coast Tour from Wellington

฿18,795
per adult
8-Hour Private Scenic Kapiti Coast Tour from Wellington
Kapiti Coast Private Tour

7-hour Kapiti Coast Private Tour

฿8,509
per adult
7-hour Kapiti Coast Private Tour
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Top hotels in Otaihanga

Greenmantle Estate Hotel

Greenmantle Estate Hotel

5 out of 5
214 Main Road North Paraparaumu Wellington
The price is ฿12,384 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
฿12,384
฿14,242 total
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury lodge in Paraparaumu. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Southward Car Museum and Nikau Palm Reserve ...
10/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
"Rooms are quiet, spacious, clean and very comfortable. Property area is lovely and hosts Mark and Jo were friendly and attentive. They provide a great service and we really enjoyed our stay."

Reviewed on 16 May 2023

Greenmantle Estate Hotel
The Post Hotel

The Post Hotel

2 out of 5
3 Serlby Place Porirua Wellington Porirua
The price is ฿2,684 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿2,684
฿3,087 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Porirua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and concierge services. Popular attractions Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton ...
The Post Hotel
Elliotts Kapiti Coast Motor Lodge

Elliotts Kapiti Coast Motor Lodge

3 out of 5
33 Amohia Street, (State Highway One) Paraparaumu
The price is ฿2,642 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
฿2,642
฿3,038 total
29 Oct - 30 Oct
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (470 reviews)
"Close to grocery shops. Small - pretty easy to find and access. Not fancy but we only needed a bed for the night. Not close to cafes. Would recommend for an overnighter."

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026

Elliotts Kapiti Coast Motor Lodge
Silverstream Retreat

Silverstream Retreat

3 out of 5
3 Reynolds Bach Road Lower Hutt
The price is ฿2,872 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
฿2,872
฿3,302 total
4 Nov - 5 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (282 reviews)
"Great location looking out over the river"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026

Silverstream Retreat
Trentham Motel

Trentham Motel

2 out of 5
3 Camp St Upper Hutt Wellington
The price is ฿2,252 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
฿2,252
฿2,589 total
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Upper Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Trentham Racecourse and Tawai Park are located ...
8.4/10 Very good! (27 reviews)
"The units are progressively being updated, so not flash but I felt good value for money. Clean and comfortable, I will stay there again"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026

Trentham Motel
Raumati Sands Resort

Raumati Sands Resort

4 out of 5
4-8 Matatua Road, Raumati Beach Paraparaumu Wellington
The price is ฿4,970 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
฿4,970
฿5,715 total
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Paraparaumu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and balconies or patios. Popular attractions Coastlands Shoppingtown and Maclean Park ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (293 reviews)
"Great hosts Great spot Great rooms Awesome mineral pool and spa, and across the road from Raumati beach, shops and a number of food choices. 👌👌👌"

Reviewed on 23 Oct 2026

Raumati Sands Resort
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Where to stay in Otaihanga

Find the best Otaihanga areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A pebbly beach with a large driftwood log, clear blue water, and distant mountains.

Raumati Beach

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

A beach with a wide sandy shore, gentle waves, and distant mountains under a partly cloudy sky.

Paraparaumu Beach

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

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Paraparaumu Central

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

A beach with waves, a rocky shoreline, and a distant mountain range during sunset.

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 Southward Car Museum.

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