Epic Adventures
Get your heart racing and your palms sweating with the range of adventures on offer in Kāpiti! Experience white water rafting, walk the famous Paekākāriki Escarpment Track or go paintballing, mountain biking, or beach trekking. There's something for everybody.
Sail the Kapiti Marine Reserve with Waka Kapiti
Paraparaumu Beach
Join Waka Kapiti for the experience of a lifetime sailing and paddling a holopuni on the Kapiti Marine Reserve.
The holopuni – meaning to venture everywhere, is a unique sailing craft, a fusion of modern and traditional Hawaiian outrigger design. Built to harness the wind and current, experienced holopuni skippers provide a safe and enjoyable experience for all ages and abilities.
Don't be surprised if one of the pods of dolphins who often play in the Reserve come to visit - or if you are really lucky you might see orca! Whatever happens, it is a trip that will leave you spellbound.
Explore from the air with Kāpiti Heliworx
A perfect experience for the whole family and children of all ages! Explore all of the main landmarks from above including Kapiti Island, the mighty Tararua Ranges, the coast and even Transmission Gully. Departing from Kāpiti Coast Airport, a flight with Kāpiti Heliworx should be on everyone's bucket list!
Have a special occasion? Let the team know and they can help you plan something truly unforgettable!
Paekākāriki Escarpment Track
9.1km | 3-4 hours | Suitable for: Walking, TRAIL RUNNING
Paekākāriki - Pukerua Bay
Take in spectacular views of Kapiti Island from high above the Kāpiti Coastline on one of the region’s finest walking experiences.
The Paekākāriki Escarpment Track runs from Paekākāriki to Pukerua Bay, taking in sweeping views of the spectacular Kāpiti Coastline and the region’s famous Kapiti Island.
See the recent review here: Walking the Escarpment Track
For the latest information on the status of the track (including any closures) see: www.teararoa.org.nz/before-you-go/alerts-and-trail-status
Explore the mighty Ōtaki with Captivate Adventures
741 Ōtaki Gorge Road, Ōtaki
Pete and the Captivate Adventures team offer rock climbing, rafting and mountain bike hire. Perfect for families, school groups, work groups, social clubs, community groups, corporate challenges, or as a reward for your best customers. Adventures include white water rafting, night rafting guided by glow worms, high ropes, abseiling, rock climbing and more!
Bookings essential!
Take a training flight with Kāpiti Aero Club
Kāpiti Coast Airport, 25 Dakota Road, Paraparaumu Beach
Trial flights are a great way to introduce yourself, a family member or friends to aviation. Nothing compares to the feeling of your first time up in a small plane and having complete control.
The Kāpiti Aero Club offers both standard & aerobatic trial flight gift vouchers in a range of aircraft which can make an excellent birthday or Christmas present.
Go back-country tramping
Bordered on one side by the ocean and the other by the mighty Tararua Range, Kāpiti has easy access to native forests and some of the best alpine walks in the lower North Island, including large parts of the Te Araroa Trail.
Choose from half-hour bush walks to challenging tramps lasting several days, with plenty of trails to choose from, pick one that works best for you.
Blow off some steam by paintballing
1/93 Main Rd, Otaihanga, Paraparaumu
Get the adrenalin pumping at Adrenalin Kāpiti Coast, which offers paintball and laser tag. Enjoy a battle in a beautiful Kāpiti setting. Located in the Lindale complex in Paraparaumu near Southward Car Museum.
Take part and explore the Castle Field with tombstones, ponds, bridges and tracks. They can also bring laser tag to you.
Adrenalin Kāpiti Coast is ideal for families, friends, co-workers, and other groups who want to enter into safe, exciting and unforgettable Paintball or Laser War battles.