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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 kilometers 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 45 kilometers away
- Wellington 49 kilometers away
- Wairarapa & surrounds 52 kilometers away
- Martinborough 55 kilometers away
- Marlborough Sounds 82 kilometers away
- Picton 96 kilometers away
- Whanganui National Park 106 kilometers away
- Blenheim 113 kilometers away
- Nelson 151 kilometers away
- Abel Tasman National Park 172 kilometers away
- Tongariro National Park 190 kilometers away
- Collingwood & Farewell Spit 197 kilometers away
- Kaikoura 202 kilometers away
- Hastings 209 kilometers away
- Kahurangi National Park 216 kilometers away
- Taranaki & New Plymouth 218 kilometers away
- Hawke's Bay 223 kilometers away
- Napier 225 kilometers away
- North Island 242 kilometers away
- Hanmer Springs 257 kilometers away
- Lake Taupo 261 kilometers away
- Waitomo 292 kilometers away
- Rotorua 324 kilometers away
- Punakaiki 335 kilometers away
- Christchurch 354 kilometers away
- Eastland & Gisborne 359 kilometers away
- Arthur's Pass National Park 366 kilometers away
- Akaroa & Banks Peninsula 366 kilometers away
- Bay of Plenty 369 kilometers away
- Tauranga 370 kilometers away
- Waikato 390 kilometers away
- Hokitika 392 kilometers away
- Thames & Kauaeranga Valley 419 kilometers away
- Coromandel Peninsula 447 kilometers away
- Auckland 450 kilometers away
- Devonport 452 kilometers away
- Waiheke Island 455 kilometers away
Photos of the Kapiti Coast
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Paraparaumu Beach, Kapiti Coast
