Paraparaumu Beach Travel Guide
Paraparaumu
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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?
Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Paraparaumu at Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club.
Te Atiawa Park
Explore the great outdoors at Te Atiawa Park, a lovely green space in Paraparaumu.
Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve, a lovely green space in Paraparaumu Beach.
Kena Kena Park
Explore the great outdoors at Kena Kena Park, a lovely green space in Paraparaumu.
Top hotels in Paraparaumu Beach
Wrights By The Sea Motel
Clean pleasantly decorated room. Helpful reception staff.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
U Studios Paraparaumu Beach
Broken window in bathroom of apartment 2. Couldn’t reach to close anyway. So bit precarious when storm hit.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Tudor Manor Bed & Breakfast
Friendly & helpful host. The room was excellent. Clean & spacious.
Reviewed on 4 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
Silverstream Retreat
Staff were all amazing
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Amethyst Court Motorlodge
Helpful reception staff, quiet room
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Paraparaumu Beach
Otaihanga
Otaihanga is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve or Southward Car Museum.
Paraparaumu Central
If you're spending some time in Paraparaumu Central, Putangirua Pinnacles and Coastlands Shoppingtown are top sights worth seeing.
Raumati Beach
While visiting Raumati Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Paraparaumu Beach and Raumati Beach.
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 South
While Raumati South isn't home to many top sights, Raumati Beach and Coastlands Shoppingtown are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
