Otaihanga Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Rajesh Rathod
Photo by Rajesh Rathod

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$269
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$943
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$853
per adult
7-Hour Private Scenic Kapiti Coast Tour from Wellington
See all activities in Paraparaumu

Our pick of the best Otaihanga Hotel Deals

Totara Lodge

Totara Lodge

3 out of 5
68 Ararino Street, Trentham, Upper Hutt
The price is AU$160 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
AU$160
22 Sept - 23 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
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$154 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$154
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! (395 reviews)
"Great people, simple accommodation, no hassle, everything just worked. Thumbs up from me"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Elliotts Kapiti Coast Motor Lodge
Moana Lodge - Guest House

Moana Lodge - Guest House

2 out of 5
49 Moana Road, Porirua, Wellington
The price is AU$122 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
AU$122
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Porirua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions The Cricket Museum and Plimmerton Beach are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (107 reviews)
"Overall, awesome place. Only thing is they offer free coffee/milo/tea etc but no milk"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Moana Lodge - Guest House
Wallaceville Motor Lodge

Wallaceville Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
2 Wallaceville Road, Upper Hutt
The price is AU$164 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
AU$164
25 Sept - 26 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Upper Hutt. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a conference center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (450 reviews)
"Staff very friendly and room was large. Bed was comfortable and had all faciliities. Will stay here again"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025

Wallaceville Motor Lodge
Mana Motel

Mana Motel

2 out of 5
41 Mana Esplanade, Porirua, Wellington
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$112 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
AU$112
30 Sept - 1 Oct
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! (43 reviews)
"Manager took the trouble to phone me to ascertain arrival time"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Mana Motel
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 22 Sept to 23 Sept
AU$154
22 Sept - 23 Sept
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! (399 reviews)
"Very friendly staff. and comfortable units."

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2025

Wrights By The Sea Motel
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Other neighbourhoods around 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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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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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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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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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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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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