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Formerly known as the Golden Coast, the Kapiti Coast extends north of Wellington past Paraparaumu and Waikanae. Though the mainland coastline is stunning, this area is most famous for Kapiti Island, ten kilometres long and two wide.
Created by giant earthquakes in the distant past, it is now one of the country’s most valuable nature reserves: as a bird sanctuary it has played a significant part in protecting many species.
Access to the island is limited and the Department of Conservation limits visitor numbers to just 50 per day, nevertheless, we can arrange for you to either stay on the island or visit for the day.
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Suggested itinerary featuring the Kapiti Coast
This sample itinerary will give you an idea of what is possible when you travel in the Kapiti Coast, and showcases routes we know work particularly well. Treat this as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.
Places near the Kapiti Coast
- Greytown 28 miles away
- Wellington 31 miles away
- Wairarapa & surrounds 32 miles away
- Martinborough 34 miles away
- Marlborough Sounds 51 miles away
- Picton 60 miles away
- Whanganui National Park 66 miles away
- Blenheim 71 miles away
- Nelson 94 miles away
- Abel Tasman National Park 107 miles away
- Tongariro National Park 118 miles away
- Collingwood & Farewell Spit 122 miles away
- Kaikoura 126 miles away
- Hastings 130 miles away
- Kahurangi National Park 134 miles away
- Taranaki & New Plymouth 136 miles away
- Hawke's Bay 139 miles away
- Napier 140 miles away
- North Island 151 miles away
- Hanmer Springs 160 miles away
- Lake Taupo 163 miles away
- Waitomo 181 miles away
- Rotorua 201 miles away
- Punakaiki 208 miles away
- Christchurch 220 miles away
- Eastland & Gisborne 223 miles away
- Arthur's Pass National Park 228 miles away
- Akaroa & Banks Peninsula 228 miles away
- Bay of Plenty 230 miles away
- Tauranga 230 miles away
- Waikato 243 miles away
- Hokitika 244 miles away
- Thames & Kauaeranga Valley 261 miles away
- Coromandel Peninsula 278 miles away
- Auckland 280 miles away
- Devonport 281 miles away
- Waiheke Island 283 miles away
Photos of the Kapiti Coast
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![Weka, native to New Zealand]()
Weka, native to New Zealand -
![Paraparaumu Beach, Kapiti Coast]()
Paraparaumu Beach, Kapiti Coast
