Maungakotukutuku Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Southward Car Museum

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.

Southward Car Museum

Paraparaumu Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Paraparaumu Beach during your travels in Paraparaumu Beach?

Paraparaumu Beach

Raumati Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Raumati Beach during your travels in Raumati South?

Raumati Beach

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.

Putangirua Pinnacles

Lindale Park

During your trip to Paraparaumu, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Lindale Park. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Lindale Park

Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Paraparaumu at Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club.

Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club

Activities

Kapiti Island: Classic Guided Day Tour

Kapiti Island: Classic Guided Day Tour

AU$266
per adult
Kapiti Island: Classic Guided Day Tour
Coffee roasting at The Roastery / Raumati Coffee Co.

A Taste of Kapiti - Kapiti Foodie Delights Tour

AU$958
per adult
A Taste of Kapiti - Kapiti Foodie Delights Tour
Steam engine at Paekakariki train station.

7-Hour Private Scenic Kapiti Coast Tour from Wellington

AU$869
per adult
7-Hour Private Scenic Kapiti Coast Tour from Wellington
See all activities in Paraparaumu

Our pick of the best Maungakotukutuku Hotel Deals

Champers Motor Inn

Champers Motor Inn

3.5 out of 5
6-10 Pharazyn Street, Lower Hutt
The price is AU$98 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
AU$98
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Dowse Art Museum and Wellington City Walkways ...
7/10 Good! (240 reviews)
"The place is clean and very good value for your money. The location is also excellent since it is very close to the mall. Reception is unattended most of the time but it wasn't a major issue for us. Checkin and checkout is a breeze. The staff/cleaner was very helpful as well."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Champers Motor Inn
The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt

The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt

4.5 out of 5
15 Queens Drive Lower Hutt Wellington, Lower Hutt
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$151 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$151
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury apartment in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (142 reviews)
"Was a great place to stay in Hutt central. A nice surprise. Everything was just outside the hotel. Room was spacious and very well set out. Also the onsite resteraunt had great food options in room or dine in recommended to all"

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2025

The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt
The Angus Hotel

The Angus Hotel

2.5 out of 5
5 Cornwall St, Lower Hutt, Wellington
The price is AU$128 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
AU$128
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Queensgate Shopping Centre and Dowse Art Museum are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (120 reviews)
"I loved how close it was to queensgate, the rooms are clean and tidy. Staff very friendly"

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025

The Angus Hotel
Totara Lodge

Totara Lodge

3 out of 5
68 Ararino Street, Trentham, Upper Hutt
The price is AU$160 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
AU$160
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Upper Hutt. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (520 reviews)
"Ther Lodge was close to where family live. The staff were excellent. communicate well obliging Parking was good. Disabled facilities were excellent. Ony minor challenge was disabled rooms were in the centre of the building. A better option would be to have these rooms close to exterior doors. Room ..."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Totara Lodge
Amethyst Court Motorlodge

Amethyst Court Motorlodge

3 out of 5
5 Titahi Bay Road, Porirua
The price is AU$170 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$170
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Porirua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (416 reviews)
Nice comfortable motel
"Nice comfortable motel. Clean, tidy and helpful staff"

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2025

Amethyst Court Motorlodge
Elliotts Kapiti Coast Motor Lodge

Elliotts Kapiti Coast Motor Lodge

3 out of 5
33 Amohia Street, (State Highway One), Paraparaumu
The price is AU$149 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$149
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Paraparaumu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (398 reviews)
"I loved the little extra touches at this motor lodge, like the electric blankets, bottles of water in the fridge and a decent number of hot chocolate sachets for non-tea and coffee drinkers. There was a spa bath too which we didn’t use but it elevated the room above your usual motor lodge. We arrived ..."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

Elliotts Kapiti Coast Motor Lodge
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Other neighbourhoods around Maungakotukutuku

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Nikau Valley

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

Nikau Valley
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Paraparaumu Central

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

Paraparaumu Central
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Raumati Beach

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

Raumati Beach
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Raumati South

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

Raumati South
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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.

Otaihanga
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Paraparaumu Beach

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

Paraparaumu Beach

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