8 Budget-friendly Things to do in Paraparaumu That You Shouldn't Miss

October 7, 2021 Major Galusha

Discover the best top things to do in Paraparaumu, New Zealand including Kapiti Island Nature Tours, Kapiti Island Eco Experience, Southward Car Museum, Queen Elizabeth Park, Paraparaumu Beach, Maclean Park Playground, Coastlands Aquatic Centre, Otaihanga Domain.
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1. Kapiti Island Nature Tours

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5.0 based on 712 reviews

Kapiti Island Nature Tours

Kapiti Island is one of New Zealand's most visited places for bird watchers. It is an internationally renowned sanctuary and is blessed with an abundance of native and endangered species like Little Spotted Kiwi, Takahe, and the cheeky Kaka who have not survived so well on the mainland. This nature-inspired setting is the perfect place to experience New Zealand's native birds in their natural environment. Kapiti Island is just 40 minutes north of Wellington, New Zealand's capital city. Activities include half and full day nature tours, overnight Kiwi spotting and rare bird tours. The Maori hospitality you will experience on Kapiti Island - one of New Zealand's most precious nature reserves - is unsurpassed.

2. Kapiti Island Eco Experience

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5.0 based on 411 reviews

Kapiti Island Eco Experience

Experience the trip of a lift time to one of New Zealand's conversation jewels; Kapiti Island. Soak up the beauty, hear the stories of the Ngati Toa Maori people, spot whales and sea birds, native birds in their natural environment free of predators such as rats, stoats and possums. Feel like you have like you have been taken back in time as you walk through stunning native bush spotting rare native birds found nowhere else in the world. You will see birds which are on the brink of extinction. Ko te Waewae Kapiti o Tara Raua ko Rangitane, "Kapiti Island" Ancestral home of Ngati Toa Rangitira, Tangata Whenua and Kiatiaki of this beautiful land. Translated this means boundaries between the Ngai Tara and Rangitane tribal lands Sit on the beach in peace and admire the rugged coastline or swim in the Kapiti Marine reserve, picnic on the lawn or down the beach. The choice is yours

3. Southward Car Museum

Otaihanga Road, Paraparaumu 5036 New Zealand +64 4-297 2112 [email protected] http://www.southwardcarmuseum.co.nz/
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4.5 based on 433 reviews

Southward Car Museum

Reviewed By miles52 - Lower Hutt, New Zealand

This is a wonderful car and motorbike museum, with something for everyone. Most of the vehicles have been lovingly restored, and are well and regularily maintained by their dedicated staff. Most vehicles get some road experience from time-to-time too. Try going mid-week when you are likely to have the place to yourself (almost) Weekend can get busy. It is easy to spend a couple of hours browsing, and the helpful staff are very knowlegable. Cafe on the premises will keep the inner person happy. Tons of parking.

4. Queen Elizabeth Park

Mackays Crossing, SH 1, Paraparaumu 5034 New Zealand +64 800 496 734 [email protected] http://www.gw.govt.nz/qep/
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Queen Elizabeth Park

Queen Elizabeth Park is the last area of natural dunes on Kapiti's coastline. Once part of a swathe of duneland stretching from Paekakariki to Foxton, the park reminds us how the coastline appeared before large-scale human settlement. Greater Wellington Regional Council is working with the community to protect and enhance this environment while providing a great place to enjoy the outdoors. With its 650 hectares of easy terrain edged by a sandy beach, Queen Elizabeth Park has plenty of space to enjoy swimming, fishing, walking, cycling, horseriding, picnics or group activities. The park is steeped in history including pa sites at Whareroa and Wainui beaches and evidence of the 20,000 strong US marine camps from World War II The Tramway Museum is situated near the MacKays Crossing entrance, with historic trams running on the 2km line to Whareroa Beach.

Reviewed By rogera805 - Brisbane, Australia

Stoppd for a couple of hours on the way from Wellington to Palmerston North. A great little park and it seems to be one of the few natural areas left on the Kapiti Coast. Nice dunes and beach with a few wlaking tracks throughout. A pleasant little stop to relax and enjoy the coast.

5. Paraparaumu Beach

Paraparaumu New Zealand
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4.5 based on 104 reviews

Paraparaumu Beach

Reviewed By 391lucindaj

Beautiful beach to walk along and spot interesting things in the driftwood. Beautiful day for it with no wind

6. Maclean Park Playground

Marine Parade Paraparaumu Beach, Paraparaumu 5032 New Zealand https://www.kapiticoast.govt.nz/Our-District/Our-Community/Parks-and-Recreation/parks/maclean-park/
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4.5 based on 25 reviews

Maclean Park Playground

Reviewed By majelljames - Ballarat, Australia

We went to this park as we had previously visited on our last trip to New Zealand. We sat at the picnic table and ate our dinner. The seagulls were happy to share. The sunset over the water was spectacular and made our day complete. There was play equipment for children but as we didn't have any with us we can't review the play ground. The beach looked lovely to stroll along or go in the water.

7. Coastlands Aquatic Centre

10 Brett Ambler Way, Paraparaumu New Zealand +64 4-296 4746 http://www.kapiticoast.govt.nz/Our-District/kapiti-coast-aquatics/coastlands-aquatic-centre/
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4.0 based on 43 reviews

Coastlands Aquatic Centre

8. Otaihanga Domain

Makora Road Otaihanga, Paraparaumu 5036 New Zealand
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Otaihanga Domain

Reviewed By Patchy987 - Paraparaumu, New Zealand

Love the wide open green space for cricket or just running about, for the kids. 3 or 4 easy walking tracks, either to the sea or up river. Relaxing and tranquil walks and places for picnics near the lazy river. River swimming is great for little kids as river is usually very low

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