Paraparaumu Beach Travel Guide

Paraparaumu

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

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

Paraparaumu Beach

Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club

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

Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club

Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve, a lovely green space in Paraparaumu Beach.

Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve

Kena Kena Park

Explore the great outdoors at Kena Kena Park, a lovely green space in Paraparaumu.

Kena Kena Park

Te Atiawa Park

Explore the great outdoors at Te Atiawa Park, a lovely green space in Paraparaumu.

Te Atiawa Park

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
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
Steam engine at Paekakariki train station.

7-Hour Private Scenic Kapiti Coast Tour from Wellington

฿17,899
per adult
7-Hour Private Scenic Kapiti Coast Tour from Wellington
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Top hotels in Paraparaumu Beach

Wrights By The Sea Motel

Wrights By The Sea Motel

3 out of 5
387 Kapiti Road, Paraparaumu
The price is ฿2,928 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
฿2,928
฿3,367 total
18 Sept - 19 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 Sept 2025

Wrights By The Sea Motel
U Studios Paraparaumu Beach

U Studios Paraparaumu Beach

3 out of 5
7-13 Seaview Road, Paraparaumu
The price is ฿2,587 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
฿2,587
฿2,975 total
18 Sept - 19 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Paraparaumu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club and Paraparaumu ...
7.8/10 Good! (500 reviews)
"Room chosen for location. Quiet, comfortable, large enough for two single motorcyclists and gear. Food options close by."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025

U Studios Paraparaumu Beach
Tudor Manor Bed & Breakfast

Tudor Manor Bed & Breakfast

4 out of 5
10 Tudor Court, Paraparaumu
The price is ฿2,876 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
฿2,876
฿3,307 total
24 Sept - 25 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star B&B in Paraparaumu. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club and Paraparaumu Beach ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (206 reviews)
Fabulous stay
"Fabulous BnB in a great location. Very clean and comfortable. Easy check in. A nice quiet location only a few minutes drive to shops and foreshore. Added bonus of the pool and spa. We stayed in the Serengeti suite which was large and spacious"

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Tudor Manor Bed & Breakfast
Totara Lodge

Totara Lodge

3 out of 5
68 Ararino Street, Trentham, Upper Hutt
The price is ฿2,958 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿2,958
฿3,402 total
20 Sept - 21 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 Sept 2025

Totara Lodge
Elliotts Kapiti Coast Motor Lodge

Elliotts Kapiti Coast Motor Lodge

3 out of 5
33 Amohia Street, (State Highway One), Paraparaumu
The price is ฿2,892 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
฿2,892
฿3,326 total
17 Sept - 18 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
Amethyst Court Motorlodge

Amethyst Court Motorlodge

3 out of 5
5 Titahi Bay Road, Porirua
The price is ฿3,237 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
฿3,237
฿3,723 total
17 Sept - 18 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Porirua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (415 reviews)
"The room was more modern than expected. It felt more like a hotel than a motel. Very clean."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

Amethyst Court Motorlodge
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Other neighbourhoods around Paraparaumu Beach

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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.

Otaihanga
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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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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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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 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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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

Paraparaumu Beach Travel Guide