Kapiti Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

New Zealand travel can be a bit pricey. The group of us who were here to witness this glorious morning were taking advantage of New Zealand's working holiday visa. My partner and I were able to tour the islands for four months by working for a few weeks at a time. Definitely one of the best experiences ever.#goldenhour
New Zealand travel can be a bit pricey. The group of us who were here to witness this glorious morning were taking advantage of New Zealand's working holiday visa. My partner and I were able to tour the islands for four months by working for a few weeks at a time. Definitely one of the best experiences ever.#goldenhour
Got this shot while we were on the way to Wintopia in Wellington. Shot this video as part of the trip https://youtu.be/9SW2zJH2k7g
Kapiti Island is an hour north of Wellington, New Zealand and one of the original nature reserves and bird sanctuaries here. Many go as a day trip but you can overnight on the island and go on walks looking for the endangered Kiwi, New Zealand's emblem. They are nocturnal so it's one of the best ways to see them in the wild and now you can even try glamping!
Kapiti Island a nature reserve, approximately 1 hour drive away from Wellington. You can get a ferry there for $75, which includes the DOC access pass. If you are making your own way there (eg kayak) you must apply for a DOC pass. It's our favourite reserve in New Zealand so far
Elliotts Kapiti Coast Motor Lodge

Elliotts Kapiti Coast Motor Lodge

3 out of 5
33 Amohia Street, (State Highway One) Paraparaumu
The price is ฿2,997 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
฿2,997
฿3,447 total
25 Feb - 26 Feb
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! (437 reviews)
Clean and tidy and good amenities

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Elliotts Kapiti Coast Motor Lodge
U Studios Paraparaumu Beach

U Studios Paraparaumu Beach

3 out of 5
7-13 Seaview Road Paraparaumu
The price is ฿2,283 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
฿2,283
฿2,625 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Paraparaumu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club and Paraparaumu ...
8/10 Very Good! (531 reviews)
Short visit here but room was great , beach is so close. Previous reviews saying it was unclean was not true in my experience, no issues.

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

U Studios Paraparaumu Beach
Harbour View Apartment

Harbour View Apartment

2 out of 5
5 Bowlers Wharf Ln Porirua Wellington Region
The price is ฿2,011 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
฿2,011
฿2,312 total
24 Feb - 25 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Porirua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach ...
8/10 Very Good! (5 reviews)
It was OK. I never saw a single staff member! I booked on line and arrived to find my registration for at the front counter. When I left I dropped my key in the drop box. Strange. No heating, no cooling. Hot summers day and opening a small window wasn't much help. The grounds were awfully run down! ...

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Harbour View Apartment
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Raumati Sands Resort

Raumati Sands Resort

4 out of 5
4-8 Matatua Road, Raumati Beach Paraparaumu Wellington
Stay at this aparthotel in Paraparaumu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and balconies or patios. Popular attractions Coastlands Shoppingtown and Paraparaumu Beach ...
Raumati Sands Resort
U Suites on Trieste Way

U Suites on Trieste Way

3 out of 5
10 Trieste Way Paraparaumu Wellington
Stay at this holiday home in Paraparaumu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and housekeeping. Popular attractions Coastlands Shoppingtown and Putangirua Pinnacles ...
U Suites on Trieste Way
Jewel of Akatarawa

Jewel of Akatarawa

4.5 out of 5
1059 Akatarawa Rd Upper Hutt Wellington
Stay at this luxury holiday home in Upper Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and hot springs on-site. Popular attractions Birchville Park and Benge Hall Park ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
This is an amazing house in a private secluded location.

Reviewed on 27 Apr 2025

Jewel of Akatarawa
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