Kapiti Island Travel Guide

Name: Elliotts Kapiti Coast Motor Lodge
Price range: AU$152
Rating: 8.6

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

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Elliotts Kapiti Coast Motor Lodge

33 Amohia Street, (State Highway One) Paraparaumu

AU$152

16 Feb - 17 Feb

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. ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (424 reviews)

Room was good enjoyed spa bath.

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Aotea Lodge

65 Whitford Brown Ave Porirua Porirua

AU$105

26 Jan - 27 Jan

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this motel in Porirua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a business centre and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton ...

7.6/10 Good! (136 reviews)

Clean room, friendly staff

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Mana Motel

41 Mana Esplanade Porirua Wellington

AU$122

12 Feb - 13 Feb

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this motel in Porirua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and a garden. Popular attractions Plimmerton Beach and The Cricket Museum are located ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (50 reviews)

The parking was safe. The kitchen had what we needed to cook breakfast. We were happy with this Motel.

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

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Raumati Sands Resort

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 ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (286 reviews)

Clean room, close to shops and restaurants

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Cosy pods, 2 minutes walk from beach - pet friendly!

Peka Peka Wellington

Stay at this cabin in Peka Peka. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a garden. Popular attractions Peka Peka Beach and Nga Manu Nature Reserve are located ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)

Amenities were amazing!

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

The Plimmerton Beach House

Porirua Wellington

Stay at this beach holiday home in Porirua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Plimmerton Beach and The Cricket Museum ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)

Fantastic location, spa on the deck was magic!

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

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