Otaihanga Travel Guide
Paraparaumu


Popular places to visit

Southward Car Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Southward Car Museum in Paraparaumu. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Paraparaumu Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Paraparaumu Beach during your travels in Paraparaumu Beach?
Raumati Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Raumati Beach during your travels in Raumati South?
Putangirua Pinnacles
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Putangirua Pinnacles during your travels in Paraparaumu. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Paraparaumu at Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club.
Coastlands Shoppingtown
During your visit to Paraparaumu, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Coastlands Shoppingtown. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Top hotels in Otaihanga

Silverstream Retreat
Staff were all amazing
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Totara Lodge
Friendly staff, clean and spacious room in a very well looked after decor. You can tell the team and owners really take pride and care in what they do
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Harbour View Apartment
Excellent room and leafy outlook. Road access fine for my car but potentially problematic for large vehicles
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Elliotts Kapiti Coast Motor Lodge
Room very clean
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

The Post Hotel
Everything was great the staff so friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Wrights By The Sea Motel
Clean pleasantly decorated room. Helpful reception staff.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Otaihanga

Paraparaumu Beach
While visiting Paraparaumu Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club and Paraparaumu Beach.

Paraparaumu Central
If you're spending some time in Paraparaumu Central, Putangirua Pinnacles and Coastlands Shoppingtown are top sights worth seeing.

Nikau Valley
When in Nikau Valley, you can plan a visit to Southward Car Museum and Putangirua Pinnacles, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Raumati Beach
While visiting Raumati Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Paraparaumu Beach and Raumati Beach.

Maungakotukutuku
While there might not be top attractions in Maungakotukutuku, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Putangirua Pinnacles and Southward Car Museum.

Raumati South
While Raumati South isn't home to many top sights, Raumati Beach and Coastlands Shoppingtown are some notable places to visit nearby.
