Otaihanga Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
Paraparaumu Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Paraparaumu Beach during your travels in Paraparaumu Beach?
Raumati Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Raumati Beach during your travels in Raumati South?
Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Paraparaumu at Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club.
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.
Paraparaumu i-SITE Visitor Centre
After visiting Paraparaumu i-SITE Visitor Centre, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Paraparaumu. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Activities
8-Hour Private Scenic Kapiti Coast Tour from Wellington
A Taste of Kapiti - Kapiti Foodie Delights Tour
Our pick of the best Otaihanga Hotel Deals
Silverstream Retreat
Great rooms, easy parking and ground presented well
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Elliotts Kapiti Coast Motor Lodge
Clean and tidy and good amenities
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Totara Lodge
Reliance on neighbouring bar for food and drink but it was closed!
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
U Studios Paraparaumu Beach
Short visit here but room was great , beach is so close. Previous reviews saying it was unclean was not true in my experience, no issues.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Harbour View Apartment
It was OK. I never saw a single staff member! I booked on line and arrived to find my registration for at the front counter. When I left I dropped my key in the drop box. Strange. No heating, no cooling. Hot summers day and opening a small window wasn't much help. The grounds were awfully run down! ...
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Wrights By The Sea Motel
Good basic motel. Although furnishings show signs of age, very comfortable beds. New bed linens (would buy these if I could) and towels. Heated bed underpads for colder nights. Very clean. No charge laundry washer and dryer for common use. No elevator but very accommodating staff will assign a ground ...
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Otaihanga
Paraparaumu Beach
While visiting Paraparaumu Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club and Paraparaumu Beach.
Paraparaumu Central
If you're spending some time in Paraparaumu Central, Putangirua Pinnacles and Lindale Park are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Raumati Beach
While visiting Raumati Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Paraparaumu Beach and Raumati Beach.
Maungakotukutuku
While there might not be top attractions in Maungakotukutuku, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lindale Park and Putangirua Pinnacles.
Raumati South
While Raumati South isn't home to many top sights, Raumati Beach and Putangirua Pinnacles are some notable places to visit nearby.
