Top Things to do in Paraparaumu
What to do and see in Paraparaumu, North Island: The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day
Discover the best top things to do in Paraparaumu, New Zealand including Southward Car Museum, Kapiti i-SITE Visitor Information Centre, Tuatara Brewery, Coastlands Aquatic Centre, Kapiti Tenpin, Coastlands Shopping Centre.
Restaurants in Paraparaumu
1. Southward Car Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 433 reviews
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.
2. Kapiti i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
The Kapiti i-SITE provides free booking and ticketing service for Intercity buses, Interislander and Bluebridge Ferries, KiwiRail, Sounds Air flights, accommodation and activities all over New Zealand. Our friendly team can put together itineraries for you for whatever your interests and book everything for you. We love the Kapiti Coast and can tell you all the best things to see and do. You can browse the information while enjoying a coffee, pizza or gelato next door in the Mediterranean Food Warehouse and Deli. Open 9am-5pm Monday to Friday, 10am-4pm weekends. Closed public holidays
3. Tuatara Brewery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
Tuatara began as a backyard operation in the hills above Waikanae. Founded by Carl Vasta, an engineer with the taste buds of a wine critic. Carl is the living, breathing epitome of "Kiwi ingenuity". If he needed a shed or a bottler or a tank, he’d just go ahead and build one. Before too long, he’d managed to brew a superb range of ales, porters and pilsners for his friends under the name Tuatara. To say that Tuatara Brewery has taken off in the last few years is an understatement. Heck, we’ve been propelled into orbit. We’ve become one of the leading lights in the craft industry. Tuatara Brewing Co's on site Tap Room is a non-pretentious, casual, and relaxed environment. Visit us and taste our superbly fresh range of beer on site in our unique dining and garden bar setting, maybe even a bite to eat or fill a rigger to take home. Now with a plethora of regular gigs and events.
Reviewed By davewI2138VO - New Durham, United States
Having tried Tuatara beers a few times, I came to their brewery in Paraparaumu to check them out - and found they have a relaxing, comfortable place to enjoy a wide variety of excellent brews as well as superb pizzas and snacks. IMHO it’s the best of New Zealand’s craft breweries - with a friendly and knowledgeable staff - and a great place to meet others who appreciate a good pint! I’ve been here 5 or 6 times now ... and plan to return often.
4. Coastlands Aquatic Centre
5. Kapiti Tenpin
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 13 reviews
6. Coastlands Shopping Centre
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 12 reviews
