Paraparaumu Central Travel Guide

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Stay near popular Paraparaumu Central attractions

Coastlands Shoppingtown

8.4/10 (83 reviews)
During your visit to Paraparaumu, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Coastlands Shoppingtown. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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Activities

Having lunch with a cheeky kākā.

Kapiti Island Classic Guided Day Tour

NZ$325
per adult
Kapiti Island Classic Guided Day Tour
Kapiti Island: Classic Guided Day Tour

Kapiti Island: Classic Guided Day Tour

NZ$299
per adult
Kapiti Island: Classic Guided Day Tour
Kiwi on Kapiti

Overnight Experience Tour on Kapiti Island

NZ$699
per adult
Overnight Experience Tour on Kapiti Island
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Our pick of the best Paraparaumu Central Hotel Deals

Elliotts Kapiti Coast Motor Lodge

Elliotts Kapiti Coast Motor Lodge

3 out of 5
33 Amohia Street, (State Highway One) Paraparaumu
The price is NZ$165 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
NZ$165
6 Oct - 7 Oct
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! (462 reviews)
"Excellent value for the price."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

Elliotts Kapiti Coast Motor Lodge
Cherry Villa

Cherry Villa

3 out of 5
14 Panorama Dr Paraparaumu Wellington Region
The price is NZ$156 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
NZ$156
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Paraparaumu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Coastlands Shoppingtown and Raumati Beach are ...
Cherry Villa
Private Cabin Retreat

Private Cabin Retreat

Paraparaumu Wellington
Stay at this chalet in Paraparaumu. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Coastlands Shoppingtown and Southward Car Museum are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very good! (6 reviews)
"Thomas was very welcoming and amenities were great."

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

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Private Cabin Retreat
Harbour View Lodge

Harbour View Lodge

2 out of 5
5 Bowlers Wharf Ln Porirua Wellington Region
The price is NZ$102 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
NZ$102
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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 ...
Harbour View Lodge
The Post Hotel

The Post Hotel

2 out of 5
3 Serlby Place Porirua Wellington Porirua
The price is NZ$152 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
NZ$152
27 Oct - 28 Oct
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (65 reviews)
"Good location."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

The Post Hotel
Amethyst Court Motorlodge

Amethyst Court Motorlodge

3 out of 5
5 Titahi Bay Road Porirua
The price is NZ$182 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$182
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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 Pataka ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (440 reviews)
"This place was conveniently near motorway, very clean, tidy and warm."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Amethyst Court Motorlodge
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Our guide on where to stay in Paraparaumu Central

Find the best Paraparaumu Central areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A pebbly beach with a large driftwood log, clear blue water, and distant mountains.

Raumati Beach

While visiting Raumati Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Paraparaumu Beach and Raumati Beach.

A beach with a wide sandy shore, gentle waves, and distant mountains under a partly cloudy sky.

Paraparaumu Beach

While visiting Paraparaumu Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club and Paraparaumu Beach.

A beach with waves, a rocky shoreline, and a distant mountain range during sunset.

Raumati South

While Raumati South isn't home to many top sights, Raumati Beach and Coastlands Shoppingtown are some notable places to visit nearby.

Vintage cars on display in a museum with a 'No Smoking' sign.
Photo by Rajesh Rathod
Open Photo by Rajesh Rathod

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.

A coastal landscape with a winding road along the beach, surrounded by lush green hills.

Nikau Valley

When in Nikau Valley, you can plan a visit to Southward Car Museum and Coastlands Shoppingtown, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Paraparaumu Central Travel Guide

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