Guidebook for Kapiti Coast
Sightseeing
Stunning nature reserve, native birds and lovely bush walk to lookout.
40 locals recommend
Kapiti Island
Stunning nature reserve, native birds and lovely bush walk to lookout.
Nga Manu Nature Reserve
Beautiful Nature Reserve.
One of New Zealand’s finest car museums with fantastic historic cars.
66 locals recommend
Southward Car Museum
Otaihanga RoadOne of New Zealand’s finest car museums with fantastic historic cars.
Queen Elizabeth Park
Great for walking and biking - coastal route.
Marine Gardens
Garden RoadLovely rose gardens by the beach.
Food Scene
Thai Lagoon Restaurant
8 Alexander RdYum Thai food.
Raumati Social Club
34 Poplar AveGreat food and live music.
Banana Leaf Malaysian Restaurant
346 Rosetta RdCheap and cheerful -great Malaysian food.
For those who love all things cooking; Ruth Pretty's cooking school also has a great 'all things cooking' shop plus a great cafe to enjoy.
25 locals recommend
Ruth Pretty Catering
41 School RdFor those who love all things cooking; Ruth Pretty's cooking school also has a great 'all things cooking' shop plus a great cafe to enjoy.
Sunday Cantina
Arts & Culture
Shoreline Cinema
10 Mahara PlaceArt house cinema.
For theatre, comedy, music and other performances visit Kapiti’s new arts centre.
Kapiti Performing Arts Centre
34A Raumati RdFor theatre, comedy, music and other performances visit Kapiti’s new arts centre.
Steam Incorporated
219 State Hwy 1Drinks & Nightlife
Great view of Kapiti Island and the sea while having a quiet drink.
21 locals recommend
Waterfront Bar & Kitchen
3 Garden RdGreat view of Kapiti Island and the sea while having a quiet drink.
Sports
Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club
376 Kapiti Rd