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?
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.
Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve, a lovely green space in Paraparaumu Beach.
Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Paraparaumu at Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club.
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
"Good value for money. Easy access to motorway. Friendly helpful staff."
Reviewed on 6 June 2026
Elliotts Kapiti Coast Motor Lodge
"It was our first time staying here (with an 8 year old). We love the spacious room and spa bath. The only negative we experienced was that the people who stayed above us were very noisy, moving furniture around and just being loud (until we'll after 8pm and starting at 6am again). Apart from this, ..."
Reviewed on 7 June 2026
The Post Hotel
"Good hotel Car park was not clearly sign posted and we ended up parking in the supermarket car park. Was tricky to find the actual entrance to the hotel due to no clear signage and a busy industrial area"
Reviewed on 10 June 2026
Wrights By The Sea Motel
"Well presented room, while not the most modern it felt that it was well maintained and felt very comfortable."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Historic brick stables
"Very nice and cosy. Booked this for my wedding it was a nice place to also take photos."
Reviewed on 10 June 2026
Totara Lodge
"Have stayed at this location multiple times, with each and every occasion being absolutely wonderful! The staff are so lovely and the rooms are always in impeccable condition with a wide variety of ammenities that I still keep being pleasantly surprised by. I always reccommend Totara Lodge when friends ..."
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Nikau Valley
Raumati Beach
While visiting Raumati Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Paraparaumu Beach and Raumati Beach.
Paraparaumu Beach
While visiting Paraparaumu Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club and Paraparaumu Beach.
Paraparaumu Central
If you're spending some time in Paraparaumu Central, Putangirua Pinnacles and Coastlands Shoppingtown are top sights worth seeing.
Raumati South
While Raumati South isn't home to many top sights, Raumati Beach and Coastlands Shoppingtown are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
