Kāpiti Coast
The Kokomea PurePod, a converted shipping container tiny home on the Kāpiti Coast, at sunset.

Kāpiti Coast

Autumn on the Kāpiti Coast is picture-perfect. Take your time to explore golden beaches and trails through colourful hillsides. A night on the Coast offers a chance to enjoy cosy dining experiences, the arts, and local markets. Experience the many sides of Kāpiti this autumn.

Discover more of Kāpiti Coast

Drone shot above Tunapo Escape, in Paekakākāriki at sunset, with Kapiti Island in the background.

Discover the charms of the Kāpiti Coast

An exterior shot of the Holtoms art gallery in paekākāriki, a gorgeous old pink building with orange trim.

Paekākāriki: Where nature beckons, art flourishes and coastal vibes converge

People sitting outside the Kāpiti Raumati shops, with flowers, veggies and vintage chairs outside.

Raumati: Discover boutique treasures and coastal village charm

People walking along the sand dune path onto Paraparaumu beach at sunset, Kapiti island seen offshore.

Paraparaumu: The heart of the Coast

People walking along the sand dune path onto Paraparaumu beach, Kapiti island seen offshore.

Waikanae: A delightful beachside community

A drone shot of where the Ōtaki river meets the ocean, at sunset with Kapiti island in the distance.

Ōtaki: A small town with a long history and strong Māori identity

Top things to do in Kāpiti Coast

An adult and two children stand, looking at a red vintage convertible Ferrari in the Southward Car Museum in Otaihanga, Paraparaumu.

Top things to see and do in Kāpiti

The Kāpiti Coast is a hive of activity, whatever your style you’ll find something to entertain you.

Two people sit in tall grass and admire a scenic vista with Kapiti Island in the background.

24 Hours in the Kāpiti Coast

If you only have a day to spend in the Kāpiti Coast then you’ll need to get cracking. The sunny coast has a great selection of things to see, do, and eat.

Four adults sit together at a table on the patio at Long Beach Tavern, located in Waikanae Beach, New Zealand.

Grab a drink up the Coast

From craft beer to cocktails, a drink on the Kāpiti Coast is best enjoyed with a side of sea views.

The interior of Raumati social club, customers sitting at tables and the bar staff making drinks behind the bar. A shelf of wine and spirit bottles is seen behind the bar.

Soul-warming food on the Kāpiti Coast

The Kāpiti Coast is full of cosy restaurants, cafés, bars, breweries, and bakeries. You can find delicious food and soul-warming meals up and down the Coast.

Drone shot of kapiti island from the north end, where it is shaped like a heart.

Kapiti Island

A dominant feature of the Kāpiti Coast, this nature reserve is home to many endangered species.

Tunapo escape high on the hills of Paekākāriki, overlooking Pukerua bay.

Boutique Coastal Getaways in the Kāpiti Coast

The Kāpiti Coast is a beautiful stretch of coastline in New Zealand, just north of Wellington. Find a unique and luxurious place to stay on your next trip.

Regional Trails

Stairs up a hill on the escarpment track.

Top trails on the Kāpiti Coast

Want to escape the city and experience some of the best trails the Wellington region has to offer? Look no further than the Kāpiti Coast.

Person walking down the steps on the Escarpment Track.

Escarpment Track

Take in spectacular views of Kapiti Island from high above the Kāpiti Coastline.

Four people ride bicycles on a path in Queen Elizabeth Regional Park in the Paraparaumu, New Zealand surrounded by nature.

Coast 35

Coast 35 connects Paekākāriki and Ōtaki through an off-road shared trail that runs parallel with the Kāpiti Expressway.

An adult and two children walk along a path in a lush valley with mountains in the background.

Ōtaki River Trail

Follow the banks of the Ōtaki River on this popular walking and mountain biking trail, offering views of the coastline, river, and the Tararua Range.

A grey wooden bench faces a pond in Waikanae Estuary Scientific Reserve in Paraparaumu, New Zealand. There is tall grass, a piece of driftwood and mountains visible in the background.

Waikanae Estuary

Explore the trail through one of New Zealand’s most nationally-significant native habitats, where you can encounter more than 60 species of birds, along with freshwater and marine fish species.

Two people hold hands and walk on a path in the Queen Elizabeth Park Regional Park located on the Kāpiti Coast in New Zealand. The ocean and Kapiti Island are visible in the background.

Queen Elizabeth Park Coastal Track

This seaside trail winds through sand dunes offering coastal views, bird watching and countless places to rest, play, picnic or swim.