Paraparaumu
As the main town on the Kapiti Coast, Paraparaumu has plenty of everything for travellers. The shopping centre has more than 50 stores, as well as banks, supermarkets, and cinemas. North of the town is a farm park where you’ll find farm shows and gourmet food producers (cheese, olives, honey, ice cream, and other treats), while Paraparaumu Beach is the launching spot for trips to Kapiti Island, a nature reserve hosting some of New Zealand's most endangered birds. Experience scenic flights and glider rides, and if you love old vehicles, the local car museum has one of the largest collections in Australasia.
Kapiti Classic Guided Day Tour with Kapiti Island Nature Tours - Lunch Included
Your day trip to Kapiti Island begins at Paraparaumu where you'll catch the short ferry ride over to Waiorua Bay at the northern end of Kapiti Island. On arrival you'll be welcomed to the island and your experienced nature guide will introduce you to the natural and human history of the island. You'll discover for yourself the remarkable bird life that exists on this predator free island when you're guided on a 1 hour nature walk. A delicious cooked lunch is also provided at the lodge on the island.
Kapiti Classic Guided Day Tour with Kapiti Island Nature Tours - Lunch Included (pick up Wellington)
You will be picked up in a shuttle from your Wellington accommodation or from the Central Train Station. Enjoy a light breakfast and coffee at the beach before taking the ferry to Kapiti Island. Your guide will walk you through the island’s rich human and ecological history, point out rare birds and help you get the most out of your day. On arrival you'll be welcomed to the island and your experienced nature guide will introduce you to the natural and human history of the island. You'll discover for yourself the remarkable bird life that exists on this predator free island when you're guided on a 1 hour nature walk. A delicious cooked lunch is also provided at the lodge on the island.
Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club
Ultimate Overnight Tour with Kapiti Island Nature Tours
Seeing Kiwi in their natural habitat is an experience not to be missed. Kapiti Island is home to over 1,200 Little Spotted Kiwi, making it the most prolific population to be found, and one of the best opportunities to see them in the wild. Spend the night and enjoy famous hospitality and delicious meals, surrounded by stunning native bush and some of our rarest and beautiful native birds. This is an overnight experience with an all-inclusive package on the island.
Waiorua Half-Day Experience with Kapiti Island Nature Tours
Step onto the pristine nature reserve of Kāpiti Island for a rejuvenating half-day trip. Land at Waiorua and enjoy an easy, picturesque walk with stunning views over Okupe Lagoon and the marine reserve. This is your chance for a quick yet unforgettable immersion into one of New Zealand's most important conservation areas, home to some of the country's rarest native birds.
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