Otaihanga Travel Guide
Paraparaumu

Popular places to visit

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.
Paraparaumu Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Paraparaumu Beach during your travels in Paraparaumu Beach?
Raumati Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Raumati Beach during your travels in Raumati South?
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.
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.
Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Paraparaumu at Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club.
Things to do

Overnight Experience Tour on Kapiti Island

8-Hour Private Scenic Kapiti Coast Tour from Wellington
Top hotels in Otaihanga

Harbour View Lodge
We had a lovely ocean view from our room we were very happy with the room very budget friendly, shower was perfect pressure and hot water felt very comfortable staying here lovely staff and lovely experience
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

The Post Hotel
Perfect space for jnduciduals or families. Convenient to shopping mall and supermarkets Good costwise
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026

Silverstream Retreat
Clean room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Elliotts Kapiti Coast Motor Lodge
OK
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026

Otaki Motel
Good basic room. A pleasant outlook - I spent an hour watching pukekos on the lawn while I enjoyed a coffee at the little outdoor table. Very comfortable bed. Disappointed to find no breakfast was available despite it being listed in the description of the motel.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Wrights By The Sea Motel
Other neighbourhoods around Otaihanga

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

