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.
Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Paraparaumu at Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club.
Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve, a lovely green space in Paraparaumu Beach.
Things to do
Overnight Experience Tour on Kapiti Island
8-Hour Private Scenic Kapiti Coast Tour from Wellington
A Taste of Kapiti - Kapiti Foodie Delights Tour
Three-Day Waitomo Caves Group Tour from Wellington
Top hotels in Otaihanga
Harbour View Lodge
Midnight check in no issues. Room clean and staff great.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Silverstream Retreat
Staff were all amazing
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
The Post Hotel
Clean room, safe where you only enter with pin number or key.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Elliotts Kapiti Coast Motor Lodge
Room very clean
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Totara Lodge
Friendly staff, clean and spacious room in a very well looked after decor. You can tell the team and owners really take pride and care in what they do
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
U Studios Paraparaumu, SureStay Collection by BW
The staff had everything in order for a late arrival. Very smooth. My only negative would be there were no instructions on how to turn on the spa bath. I will say even without the bubbles it felt wonderful after a long travel day!
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
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.
