Paraparaumu Beach 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

Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Paraparaumu at Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club.

Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club

Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve

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

Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve

Kena Kena Park

Explore the great outdoors at Kena Kena Park, a lovely green space in Paraparaumu.

Kena Kena Park

Te Atiawa Park

Explore the great outdoors at Te Atiawa Park, a lovely green space in Paraparaumu.

Te Atiawa Park

Activities

Coffee roasting at The Roastery / Raumati Coffee Co.

A Taste of Kapiti - Kapiti Foodie Delights Tour

AU$959
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$868
per adult
7-Hour Private Scenic Kapiti Coast Tour from Wellington
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Our pick of the best Paraparaumu Beach Hotel Deals

Wrights By The Sea Motel

Wrights By The Sea Motel

3 out of 5
387 Kapiti Road, Paraparaumu
The price is AU$157 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
AU$157
22 Aug - 23 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
U Studios Paraparaumu Beach

U Studios Paraparaumu Beach

3 out of 5
7-13 Seaview Road, Paraparaumu
The price is AU$125 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$125
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Paraparaumu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club and Paraparaumu ...
7.8/10 Good! (496 reviews)
"Handy location. Clean. No real issue with room. Overall a little dated and exterior maintenance needed."

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

U Studios Paraparaumu Beach
Tudor Manor Bed & Breakfast

Tudor Manor Bed & Breakfast

4 out of 5
10 Tudor Court, Paraparaumu
The price is AU$154 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
AU$154
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star B&B in Paraparaumu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club and Paraparaumu Beach ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (206 reviews)
Fabulous stay
"Fabulous BnB in a great location. Very clean and comfortable. Easy check in. A nice quiet location only a few minutes drive to shops and foreshore. Added bonus of the pool and spa. We stayed in the Serengeti suite which was large and spacious"

Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025

Tudor Manor Bed & Breakfast
Kapiti Getaway - Fantastic location - Pool, Spa & Tennis Court - Winter Specials

Kapiti Getaway - Fantastic location - Pool, Spa & Tennis Court - Winter Specials

Paraparaumu
Stay at this vacation home in Paraparaumu. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and tennis courts. Popular attractions Paraparaumu Beach and Paraparaumu Beach ...
"The property was so much fun loads to do kept all the boyz entertained and great location!"

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

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Kapiti Getaway - Fantastic location - Pool, Spa & Tennis Court - Winter Specials
Classic 50’s Beach Bach - Handy to Everything

Classic 50’s Beach Bach - Handy to Everything

Paraparaumu Beach
Stay at this vacation home in Paraparaumu. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club and Paraparaumu ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (95 reviews)
Great location, clean and comfortable.
"Just as advertised this is an older bach, clean and comfortable, in a great location a minutes walk from beach, shops and cafes and yet quiet and private, in an elevated position to catch views of the sea and Kapiti Island, and good afternoon sun, for a very affordable fee. We appreciated the excellent ..."

Reviewed on 9 Jun. 2025

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Classic 50’s Beach Bach - Handy to Everything
Stunning executive family home! Ocean views, 2 min walk to the beach, elevator!

Stunning executive family home! Ocean views, 2 min walk to the beach, elevator!

Paraparaumu
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Paraparaumu. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and a pool table. Popular attractions Paraparaumu Beach ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Excellent property Excellent Location Excellent Hosts
"Modern and clean property. Suited all our needs, especially with the lift as we had a family member who could not climb stairs. Brilliant location close to beach, shops and cafes/restaurants.Our hosts Dan and Chloe are a lovely couple.Thank you Dan and Chloe for a wonderful stay at your ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jun. 2025

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Stunning executive family home! Ocean views, 2 min walk to the beach, elevator!
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Other neighbourhoods around Paraparaumu Beach

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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 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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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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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 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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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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