Kapiti Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

New Zealand travel can be a bit pricey.  The group of us who were here to witness this glorious morning were taking advantage of New Zealand's working holiday visa.  My partner and I were able to tour the islands for four months by working for a few weeks at a time.  Definitely one of the best experiences ever.#goldenhour
Got this shot while we were on the way to Wintopia in Wellington. Shot this video as part of the trip https://youtu.be/9SW2zJH2k7g
Kapiti Island is an hour north of Wellington, New Zealand and one of the original nature reserves and bird sanctuaries here. Many go as a day trip but you can overnight on the island and go on walks looking for the endangered Kiwi, New Zealand's emblem. They are nocturnal so it's one of the best ways to see them in the wild and now you can even try glamping!
Kapiti Island a nature reserve, approximately 1 hour drive away from Wellington. You can get a ferry there for $75, which includes the DOC access pass. If you are making your own way there (eg kayak) you must apply for a DOC pass. It's our favourite reserve in New Zealand so far
Harbour View Lodge

Harbour View Lodge

2 out of 5
5 Bowlers Wharf Ln Porirua Wellington Region
The price is ₹5,988 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
₹5,988
₹6,886 total
19 Mar - 20 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Porirua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and South Beach are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (7 reviews)
Midnight check in no issues. Room clean and staff great.

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Harbour View Lodge
The Post Hotel

The Post Hotel

2 out of 5
3 Serlby Place Porirua Wellington Porirua
The price is ₹7,166 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
₹7,166
₹8,262 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Porirua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and concierge services. Popular attractions Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton ...
7.6/10 Good! (43 reviews)
Clean room, safe where you only enter with pin number or key.

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

The Post Hotel
Elliotts Kapiti Coast Motor Lodge

Elliotts Kapiti Coast Motor Lodge

3 out of 5
33 Amohia Street, (State Highway One) Paraparaumu
The price is ₹6,871 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
₹6,871
₹7,989 total
26 Mar - 27 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Paraparaumu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (438 reviews)
Room very clean

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Elliotts Kapiti Coast Motor Lodge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Raumati Sands Resort

Raumati Sands Resort

4 out of 5
4-8 Matatua Road, Raumati Beach Paraparaumu Wellington
Stay at this aparthotel in Paraparaumu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and balconies or patios. Popular attractions Coastlands Shoppingtown and Paraparaumu Beach ...
Raumati Sands Resort
U Suites on Trieste Way

U Suites on Trieste Way

3 out of 5
10 Trieste Way Paraparaumu Wellington
Stay at this holiday home in Paraparaumu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and housekeeping. Popular attractions Coastlands Shoppingtown and Putangirua Pinnacles ...
U Suites on Trieste Way
Matai Huka Boutique Accommodation

Matai Huka Boutique Accommodation

4 out of 5
264 Valley Road Paraparaumu
Stay at this cottage in Paraparaumu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Raumati Beach and Coastlands Shoppingtown are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (26 reviews)
Great accomodation

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Matai Huka Boutique Accommodation
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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