Nikau Valley Travel Guide
Tourist Guide

Visit Nikau Valley
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.
Activities

A Taste of Kapiti - Kapiti Foodie Delights Tour

8-Hour Private Scenic Kapiti Coast Tour from Wellington
Our pick of the best Nikau Valley Hotel Deals

Harbour View Lodge
The property is in a great location and our room whilst small, was comfortable enough.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Silverstream Retreat

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

The Post Hotel
Clean room, safe where you only enter with pin number or key.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 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

U Studios Paraparaumu, SureStay Collection by BW
The staff had everything in order for a late arrival. Very smooth. My only negative would be there were no instructions on how to turn on the spa bath. I will say even without the bubbles it felt wonderful after a long travel day!
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Nikau Valley

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

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.

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

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

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

