9 Things to do Good for Couples in Kapiti Coast That You Shouldn't Miss

May 12, 2022 Darleen Reid

Discover the best top things to do in Kapiti Coast, New Zealand including Kapiti Island Nature Tours, Kapiti Heliworx, Shoreline Cinema, Kapiti Island Eco Experience, Nga Manu Nature Reserve, Peka Peka Beach, Queen Elizabeth Park, Paraparaumu Beach, Steam Incorporated.
Restaurants in Kapiti Coast

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 Heliworx

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5.0 based on 47 reviews

Kapiti Heliworx

Experience the beautiful Kapiti Coast from the air, Scenic Flights, Transfers, snow flights. Tailor made packages.

3. Shoreline Cinema

10 Mahara Place, Waikanae 5036 New Zealand +64 4-902 8070 [email protected] http://www.shorelinecinema.co.nz
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5.0 based on 56 reviews

Shoreline Cinema

Reviewed By 51SandraS51 - Auckland, New Zealand

Staying with friend in Waikanae, this is a small and very intimate cinema. You are seated on two seater settees, welcoming staff and a wonderful array of bakery goods, coffee and icecream - what a great find on the Kapiti Coast (about an hour north of Wellington)

4. 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

5. Nga Manu Nature Reserve

74 Nga Manu Reserve Road, Waikanae 5391 New Zealand +64 4-293 4131 [email protected] http://ngamanu.co.nz
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4.5 based on 174 reviews

Nga Manu Nature Reserve

Discover "A Real KIWI Nature Experience" on the Kapiti Coast, within easy reach of Wellington. A diverse range of native animals & over 700 plant species. Nga Manu Nature Reserve offers you a unique opportunity to have a hands-on experience with nature. It is a 'must see' attraction for all local families and tourists visiting the Wellington region. There are 13 hectares for you to explore, including the largest remnant of original lowland coastal swamp forest on the stunning Kapiti Coast. The animal life at Nga Manu is a mix of both wild and enclosed species. Get up close to the iconic New Zealand Kiwi in the Nocturnal house and discover New Zealand's unique prehistoric reptile- the Tuatara. Meet the friendly Kea, Tui, Fantail, Kereru and Kaka. Over 56 different bird species come and go around the wetlands, bush and surroundings. All pathways are easily walked and are wheelchair and pushchair friendly (a wheelchair is available on site - we recommend that those in a wheelchair come with a friend who can assist with the aviary double doors). There are seating and picnic spots throughout the reserve including a BBQ facility and area. Follow the staff on our 'Bird Feeding Tour' at 11 am daily or take part in our Eel Feeding at 2 pm daily. We have a free guided bush walk and talk on weekends over the summer period and public holidays. We are flexible with your requirements, catering for individuals and groups, as well as hosting educational programs for visiting school groups in our Conservation Education Centre. If you have a special request please ask and we will work with you to create the best experience. We are able to provide personalised guided tours, catered lectures and a unique celebration or wedding venue.

Reviewed By MartinH566 - Wellington, New Zealand

We visited Nga Manu on a fine July Saturday. We spent over 3 hours there. During the time we did the guided bird feeding tour, bush walk, picnic lunch outside and watched the eels being fed. This is an excellent place to visit with family, friends or guests from overseas. There would be plenty to do on a cold day as long as you were dressed appropriately. The Sanctuary is mostly accessible by wheel chair. A wet day could restrict the activities you are able to do. All facilities are very clean. The entry fee is very reasonable. The guided bird tour is excellent with the guide being informative but also personalising her talk with experiences she has had with the birds and other animals we saw with her. It is well worth making sure that you arrive in time for the bird tour. We had two Japanese guests with us who thoroughly enjoyed the experience and the opportunity of seeing close up a number of our native birds and being able to participate in feeding some of them. Other animals we saw included tuatara, geko, wetas and eels. Nga Manu is a hidden gem.

6. Peka Peka Beach

Waikanae New Zealand
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4.5 based on 59 reviews

Peka Peka Beach

Reviewed By Irish_Kiwi77 - Wellington, New Zealand

Nice beach a short drive north of Waikanae. There is parking available just by the entrance to the beach and you can also drive onto the beach. It is a nice beach to have a walk on. When we visited there was a lot of drift wood on the beach, which would making driving on the beach a bit tricky. State highway 1 heading north is not too far away from the beach (less than 5 minute drive)

7. 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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4.5 based on 22 reviews

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.

8. 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

9. Steam Incorporated

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5.0 based on 15 reviews

Steam Incorporated

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