Be guided on a magical journey

The Kāpiti Coast is the perfect place to get away from the bustle of city life and put your feet up! Stay in a beautiful ‘room with a view’ and eat at relaxed local restaurants – your well-being will thank you.

An experienced nature guide will walk with you and share the rich human and ecological stories, and help you identify the flora and fauna around you. They will help you to engage with some of our most beautiful and endangered New Zealand birds like Takahē, Kākā, Weka, Tieke (Saddleback), Kereru, Kākāriki and Toutouwai (Robin).

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Watch the sunset over the Island at Waterfront Bar & Kitchen

3 Garden Road, Raumati Beach

With unbroken views to the beach and the Island, The Waterfront Bar & Kitchen is a fantastic place for a sunset dinner. Sit on the deck and enjoy the sea breezes, and after a delicious meal take a relaxing walk along the beach. Bliss

Call 04 902 6363 to book

Ride right up to the Front Room Coastal Eatery

42 Tutere Street, Waikanae Beach


Just over the sand dunes from Waikanae beach, and not far from the Waikanae River Loop walk, you'll find this friendly, relaxed, beachside restaurant and garden bar. Perfect for brunch, lunch and dinner.

Call 04 905 4142 to book

Aston Road Villa

38 Aston Road, Waikanae

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Whether you’re after a base for exploring the Kāpiti coast or Wellington, Aston Road Villa is a place where travellers can relax, chill out and recharge in a "home away from home".

Aston Road Villa offers a contemporary and spacious two bedroom guest wing. The Villa can be used for a relaxing weekend, as a base for exploring the Kapiti coast/Wellington or a stopover to/from the Cook Strait ferry. Located about a 10 minute drive to/from the newly opened Transmission Gully Road. Aston Road Villa offers you a "home away from home" experience.

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The Kāpiti Coast has kilometre after kilometre of excellent tracks and trails suitable for feet, wheels and hooves. Hire an e-bike and explore the Coast to your heart's content.

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Tramp to Tuteremoana 521m (1,709ft)

There are many more peaks to bag in Kāpiti once you land back on the mainland. Follow the voyage of Kāpiti's birds from the Waikanae Estuary to the Tararua ranges and look back on Tuteremoana from the top of the Hemi Matenga Reserve.

Feed your soul and savour the scenery

Complete your indulgent Kāpiti coastal experience by dining at an award-winning restaurant by the beach, staying in luxury amongst the sand-dunes, and playing a round on the world-rated Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club links course.

Introduce the little ones to Kapiti Island

Have your smallest family members fallen in love with nature yet? Let Kapiti Island cast its spell. From the speed-boat-like ride across the channel, to the North Island robins and weka at their feet, see their eyes and hearts open wide!

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