Kapiti Island Travel Guide

Name: The Post Hotel
Price range: NZ$150
Rating: 7.6

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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Harbour View Lodge

5 Bowlers Wharf Ln Porirua Wellington Region

NZ$129

11 Mar - 12 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 South Beach are ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (7 reviews)

Midnight check in no issues. Room clean and staff great.

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Elliotts Kapiti Coast Motor Lodge

33 Amohia Street, (State Highway One) Paraparaumu

NZ$148

1 Apr - 2 Apr

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! (438 reviews)

Room very clean

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

The Post Hotel

3 Serlby Place Porirua Wellington Porirua

NZ$150

21 Mar - 22 Mar

includes taxes & fees

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

7.6/10 Good! (42 reviews)

Everything was great the staff so friendly and helpful.

Reviewed on 25 Jan 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! (504 reviews)

Great stay in this beautiful place!

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Cosy pods, 2 minutes walk from beach - pet friendly!

Peka Peka Wellington

Stay at this cabin in Peka Peka. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a garden. Popular attractions Peka Peka Beach and Nga Manu Nature Reserve are located ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (43 reviews)

What an awesome little place! Very clean, tidy and modern and had everything we needed. Loved the covered in decking and how close it was to the beach. Would definitely stay again!

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

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