WAIKANAE
Greater Wellington
Levin PAPAITONGA SCENIC RESERVE
WAITĀRERE BEACH
Amble through native bush on boardwalks cradled by wetland and lush coastal forest and say hello to waterfowl and wading birds. An eight-minute drive from Levin.
Ten minutes from Levin, flop onto a wide stretch of beach famed for its surf, dunes and wreck of the Hydrabad which ran aground in 1878 – located 15 minutes along the beach.
Paraparaumu
PAEKĀKĀRIKI kāpiti coast Porirua Tararua E Forest Park This is the WAIKANA
Ngā Manu Nature Reserve in Waikanae Both wheelchair
and buggy-friendly, explore walkthrough aviaries, reptile enclosures and a nocturnal kiwi house. Feed the eels at 2pm, embark on free guided weekend walks and wander the open lawns, escorted by an army of ducks.
rocks for jumping off. A 45-minute drive from Waikanae.
North Island’s largest conservation park, so the tramping possibilities are almost endless and the opportunity to have a wild, windwhipped adventure is guaranteed.
ngt v e L iin l onForest in l e Akatārawa W Ōtaki Forks In the rural town of Waikanae Steady uphill climbs Ōtaki, you’ll find Ōtaki Forks, one of the Kāpiti District’s best-kept secrets. Here is a campground adjoining a truly magical stretch of river with deep swimming holes and
lead to epic views across Hutt Valley. 4WD tracks are available to run, bike, hike or drive, and shared by dirt bikes, too.
Paraparaumu Upper Hutt
PAEKĀKĀRIKI Lower Hutt Porirua
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North Island robin, Kāpiti Island © Kāpiti Island Nature Tours
WAIKANAE
Levin Paraparaumu Southward Car Museum
only – book a day tour or stay overnight in the lodge. Boats depart from Kāpiti Boating Club at Paraparaumu Beach.
PAEKĀKĀRIKI
Buffed until you can see your own reflection, classic autos gleam with polished good looks. Five minutes from Paraparaumu township.
Kāpiti Island Nature Reserve One of New Zealand’s
Wellington Tramway Museum Located at Queen Elizabeth Park, this is more than a museum; you can also ride a vintage tram for 2km to Whareroa Beach.
Porirua
most accessible nature reserves, home to its finest rare birds. Access is by tour operator
Paekākāriki Escarpment © WellingtonNZ RIGHT: Porirua © Johnny Hendrikus
Wellington
PAEKĀKĀRIKI ESCARPMENT TRACK
utthet‘Stairway Dubbed Upper H to Heaven’, walkway
above sea level on this 9.1km/three to four-hour coastal walk. Absorbing spectacular Kāpiti Island views, tackle 1200 steps, wind-whipped ridgelines and two swing bridges.
Hutt Lower PAEKĀKĀRIKI STATION MUSEUM A small yet
herston Feapt e Up r Hutt 102
unexpected gem, the museum is beautifully kept in a former train station. Open weekends and public holidays between 11am and 3pm.
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