Kapiti Island Travel Guide

Name: Elliotts Kapiti Coast Motor Lodge
Price range: NZ$155
Rating: 8.8

Tourist Guide

New Zealand travel can be a bit pricey. The group of us who were here to witness this glorious morning were taking advantage of New Zealand's working holiday visa. My partner and I were able to tour the islands for four months by working for a few weeks at a time. Definitely one of the best experiences ever.#goldenhour

Got this shot while we were on the way to Wintopia in Wellington. Shot this video as part of the trip https://youtu.be/9SW2zJH2k7g

Kapiti Island is an hour north of Wellington, New Zealand and one of the original nature reserves and bird sanctuaries here. Many go as a day trip but you can overnight on the island and go on walks looking for the endangered Kiwi, New Zealand's emblem. They are nocturnal so it's one of the best ways to see them in the wild and now you can even try glamping!

Kapiti Island a nature reserve, approximately 1 hour drive away from Wellington. You can get a ferry there for $75, which includes the DOC access pass. If you are making your own way there (eg kayak) you must apply for a DOC pass. It's our favourite reserve in New Zealand so far

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Amethyst Court Motorlodge

5 Titahi Bay Road Porirua

Stay at this motel in Porirua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions Plimmerton ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (424 reviews)

Helpful reception staff, quiet room

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

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Harbour View Apartment

5 Bowlers Wharf Ln Porirua Wellington Region

NZ$124

28 Feb - 1 Mar

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this hotel in Porirua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and Plimmerton Beach ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (6 reviews)

Excellent room and leafy outlook. Road access fine for my car but potentially problematic for large vehicles

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Elliotts Kapiti Coast Motor Lodge

33 Amohia Street, (State Highway One) Paraparaumu

NZ$155

28 Mar - 29 Mar

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Paraparaumu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (437 reviews)

Clean and tidy and good amenities

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

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Raumati Sands Resort

4-8 Matatua Road, Raumati Beach Paraparaumu Wellington

Stay at this aparthotel in Paraparaumu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and balconies or patios. Popular attractions Coastlands Shoppingtown and Paraparaumu Beach ...

Historic brick stables

Otaki Otaki

Stay at this cottage in Otaki. Enjoy a garden, in-room fireplaces and sunloungers. Popular attractions Otaki Museum and Otaki River Walks are located ...

9.8/10 Exceptional! (502 reviews)

Great place to get away for some quiet nights. Cozy, private, has everything you need.

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

The Plimmerton Beach House

Porirua Wellington

Stay at this beach holiday home in Porirua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Plimmerton Beach and The Cricket Museum ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (40 reviews)

The location on the beach was perfect, loved watching everyone walking their dogs. The cabin is older but very comfortable, plenty of room for family, good location to restaurants and grocery just up the road. Quiet area, it is right by the railroad tracks and there’s several commuter trains that ...

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

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