Tessie's Suggestions
Dining
Easy five minute walk to enjoy beautiful views of Räumati beach and Kāpiti island whilst sipping your favourite brew.
Particularly stunning at sunset
21 locals recommend
Waterfront Bar & Kitchen
3 Garden RdEasy five minute walk to enjoy beautiful views of Räumati beach and Kāpiti island whilst sipping your favourite brew.
Particularly stunning at sunset
The views on this walk are said to be the best coastal views in the entire Te Awaroa walkway Not for the faint hearted.
59 locals recommend
Escarpment Walkaway
State Highway 1The views on this walk are said to be the best coastal views in the entire Te Awaroa walkway Not for the faint hearted.
Wonderful tree lined beautifully groomed park for adults and children. Water themed activities in Summer. Sunday afternoon sit upon train rides Summer concerts. Rose gardens. Three minutes walk from home. Cafes alongside
14 locals recommend
Marine Gardens
Garden RoadWonderful tree lined beautifully groomed park for adults and children. Water themed activities in Summer. Sunday afternoon sit upon train rides Summer concerts. Rose gardens. Three minutes walk from home. Cafes alongside
Distance from home =seven kms.
Ten minutes drive or thirty minutes cycle along cycle tracks all the way
66 locals recommend
Southward Car Museum
Otaihanga RoadDistance from home =seven kms.
Ten minutes drive or thirty minutes cycle along cycle tracks all the way
Nga Manu Nature Reserve
Wellington Tramway Museum
Whareroa RoadA fun family activity combining history with activity
The Bird capital of NZ.
Bird life for bird watchers. Tours available
14 locals recommend
Waikanae Estuary Scientific Reserve
The Bird capital of NZ.
Bird life for bird watchers. Tours available
Courtyard on Margaret
New owners
Curry Lounge
Great curry - new in town.
Food scene
Easy five minute walk. Fabulous Mayaysian food and service .
6 locals recommend
Banana Leaf Malaysian Restaurant
346 Rosetta RdEasy five minute walk. Fabulous Mayaysian food and service .
A unique dining experience like no other. Check out the website for details. Personally recommended. 5 minute drive from home.
10 locals recommend
50-50 restaurant
22 MacLean StA unique dining experience like no other. Check out the website for details. Personally recommended. 5 minute drive from home.
Authentic Thai food and ambience. Five minutes walk from home.
13 locals recommend
Thai Lagoon Restaurant
8 Alexander RdAuthentic Thai food and ambience. Five minutes walk from home.
Boundary Tap & Kitchen
3 Raumati RdSports bar and casino. Five minutes walk from home.
MacLean Park
Wonderful Saturday morning market at Paraparaumu Beach
A foodies delight. Shop and garden room cafe set in a rustic glass covered outdoor area . Cooking classes held regularly - see web site to book
25 locals recommend
Ruth Pretty Catering
41 School RdA foodies delight. Shop and garden room cafe set in a rustic glass covered outdoor area . Cooking classes held regularly - see web site to book
Penray Gardens
1199 State Hwy 1Seasonal PYO options available - great family activity
Golfers paradise.
Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club
376 Kapiti RdInternational links course.
Bikers and walkers
Queen Elizabeth Park
Variety of mountain bike and walking tracks.
Swimming, fishing , horse riding, walking, cycling , US marine history
43 locals recommend
Queen Elizabeth Park
Swimming, fishing , horse riding, walking, cycling , US marine history
7.5 Km loop for walking or cycling. Beautiful, mostly shaded . Gentle route with river and natural landscape views. Great swimming in the summer months
12 locals recommend
Waikanae River
7.5 Km loop for walking or cycling. Beautiful, mostly shaded . Gentle route with river and natural landscape views. Great swimming in the summer months
Speak with Tessie about guided E-bike tours available in Kapiti
Te Ara O Whareroa (Cycle Way linking Paekakariki and Raumati)
68 Poplar AveSpeak with Tessie about guided E-bike tours available in Kapiti