Nikau Valley 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

Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve, a lovely green space in Paraparaumu Beach.

Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve

Activities

Kapiti Island: Classic Guided Day Tour

Kapiti Island: Classic Guided Day Tour

AU$274
per adult
Kapiti Island: Classic Guided Day 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
Coffee roasting at The Roastery / Raumati Coffee Co.

A Taste of Kapiti - Kapiti Foodie Delights Tour

AU$961
per adult
A Taste of Kapiti - Kapiti Foodie Delights Tour
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Our pick of the best Nikau Valley Hotel Deals

Totara Lodge

Totara Lodge

3 out of 5
68 Ararino Street, Trentham, Upper Hutt
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$148 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
AU$148
14 Aug - 15 Aug
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! (512 reviews)
"This is one of those accommondations that you know is good when your welcomed at reception the rest of your time is not needed to explain but with an easy feeling of comfort relief and safety. Reccommend absolutely"

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025

Totara Lodge
Mana Motel

Mana Motel

2 out of 5
41 Mana Esplanade, Porirua, Wellington
The price is AU$116 per night from 28 July to 29 July
AU$116
28 July - 29 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Porirua. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Plimmerton Beach and The Cricket Museum are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (34 reviews)
"Very happy with the service, accommodation was clean, had all the amenities we required."

Reviewed on 3 Jul. 2025

Mana Motel
The Post Hotel

The Post Hotel

2 out of 5
3 Serlby Place Porirua Wellington, Porirua
The price is AU$135 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$135
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Porirua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Petite Martinique ...
8/10 Very Good! (17 reviews)
Everything you need
"Great place to stay. Convenient, tidy and practical. The staff were amazing so friendly and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. Awesome value for money. Thank you The Post. Would definitely stay again."

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

The Post Hotel
Amethyst Court Motorlodge

Amethyst Court Motorlodge

3 out of 5
5 Titahi Bay Road, Porirua
The price is AU$165 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$165
26 July - 27 July
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! (414 reviews)
"The room was more modern than expected. It felt more like a hotel than a motel. Very clean."

Reviewed on 25 Jun. 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$134 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$134
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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! (387 reviews)
"Location was great."

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

Elliotts Kapiti Coast Motor Lodge
Wrights By The Sea Motel

Wrights By The Sea Motel

3 out of 5
387 Kapiti Road, Paraparaumu
The price is AU$154 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$154
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly motel in Paraparaumu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (396 reviews)
"Room was comfortable and warm. Nicely decorated. Area to sit and eat. Only slight grouse was the bathroom was old fashioned and no hooks to hang anything. Was clean though"

Reviewed on 8 Jun. 2025

Wrights By The Sea Motel
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Other neighbourhoods around 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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Maungakotukutuku

While there might not be top attractions in Maungakotukutuku, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Coastlands Shoppingtown and Lindale Park.

Maungakotukutuku
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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 and Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve.

Paraparaumu Beach
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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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