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The Best Attractions In Kapiti Coast

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Kapiti Coast Electric Tramway

Queen Elizabeth Park

Maclean Park Playground

Waikanae Estuary Bird Tours

Nga Manu Nature Reserve

Paekakariki Station Museum

Te Ara o Whareroa Trail

Lavender Creek Farm

Otaihanga Domain

Peka Peka Beach

Paekakariki Escarpment Walkway

Kapiti Coast Museum

Whareroa Farm

Marine Gardens

Otaki River Walks

Kapiti Coast District is a local government district in the lower North Island of New Zealand, 50 km north of Wellington. The district is named after Kapiti Island, a prominent landmark 5 km offshore. The population of the district is concentrated in the chain of coastal settlements along State Highway One: Otaki, Te Horo, Waikanae, Paraparaumu, Raumati and Paekakariki. Paraparaumu is the most populous of these towns and the commercial and administrative centre. Much of the rural land is given over to horticulture; market gardens are common along the highway between the settlements. Paraparumu has a small airport with daily scheduled flights to across ...
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The Best Attractions In Kapiti Coast

1. Southward Car Museum Paraparaumu
The Southward Car Museum is an automobile museum housing a collection of over 400 vehicles, as well as three aircraft, located on Otaihanga Road, Otaihanga, just north of Paraparaumu on the Kapiti Coast of New Zealand's North Island. The museum is run by a charitable trust, incorporated in 1972. It is approximately an hour's drive from downtown Wellington and is situated between the North Island Main Trunk railway to the west and State Highway 1 to the east. The museum's collection includes Marlene Dietrich's Cadillac cabriolet, a 1915 Stutz Indianapolis race car, gull-winged Mercedes-Benz, a 1950 Cadillac gangster special that belonged to gangster Mickey Cohen, and an 1895 Benz Velo, imported to New Zealand in 1900. A DeLorean DMC-12, the car best known from the Back to the Future movie s...
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2. Nga Manu Nature Reserve Waikanae
3. Paekakariki Escarpment Walkway Paekakariki
Pukerua Bay is a small seaside community at the southern end of the Kapiti Coast, New Zealand. In local government terms it is the northernmost suburb of Porirua City. It is 12 km north of the Porirua City Centre on State Highway 1 , and 30 km north of central Wellington. In Māori, the words puke rua literally mean two hills but it is not clear to which hills the name refers. The community's population was 1,722 people in 2006, and there were 89 businesses.
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4. Peka Peka Beach Waikanae
Peka Peka, sometimes Pekapeka, is a lightly populated seaside locality on the Kapiti Coast of New Zealand's North Island. Its population according to the 2001 New Zealand census is 195, an increase of 35.4% or 51 people since the 1996 census. It is located just off State Highway 1 and the North Island Main Trunk railway between Waikanae and Te Horo. Peka Peka was briefly internationally famous when a young emperor penguin, nicknamed Happy Feet, appeared on Peka Peka beach on 21 June 2011. Emperor penguins are usually only found in the Antarctic.
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5. Paraparaumu Beach Paraparaumu
Paraparaumu is a town in the south-western North Island of New Zealand. It lies on the Kapiti Coast, 55 kilometres north of the nation's capital city, Wellington. Like other towns in the area, it has a partner settlement at the coast called Paraparaumu Beach, which lies directly opposite Kapiti Island. The two towns form part of the Kapiti Coast District. Together with the nearby Raumati and Raumati South they are among the fastest-growing urban areas in New Zealand, and are major dormitory towns with workers commuting to the cities that make up the Wellington urban area. The four towns between them have a 2012 population of over 49,000 people. Inland behind Paraparaumu is the Maungakotukutuku area. Paraparaumu means scraps from an earth oven in Māori: parapara means dirt or scraps and um...
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6. Maclean Park Playground Paraparaumu
7. Marine Gardens Kapiti Coast
Raumati Marine Gardens is a public park in Raumati Beach on New Zealand's Kapiti Coast. It is near the Tasman Sea just behind the beach, hence its name, and on the northern side of the park, the Wharemauku Stream reaches the ocean. The Gardens are a popular recreation location for locals and visitors from nearby towns. The park includes an outdoor ridable miniature railway operated by Kapiti Miniature Railway and Associates. It features a dual gauge circuit that has been progressively upgraded and expanded over the years and features bridges and tunnels. Trains operate Sunday afternoons and motive power includes live steam, internal combustion, and battery electric. An indoor HO scale model railway was built beside the outdoor railway's main station in the early 1990s but was closed early ...
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8. Hemi Matenga Memorial Park Scenic Reserve Waikanae
9. Otaihanga Domain Paraparaumu
Otaihanga is on the Kapiti Coast of New Zealand's North Island. It is just north of Paraparaumu on the south bank of the Waikanae River and is roughly 55 km north of New Zealand's capital city, Wellington. Its name means the place made by the tide in Māori.
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10. Kapiti Coast Museum Waikanae
Kapiti Coast District is a local government district in the lower North Island of New Zealand, 50 km north of Wellington. The district is named after Kapiti Island, a prominent landmark 5 km offshore. The population of the district is concentrated in the chain of coastal settlements along State Highway One: Otaki, Te Horo, Waikanae, Paraparaumu, Raumati and Paekakariki. Paraparaumu is the most populous of these towns and the commercial and administrative centre. Much of the rural land is given over to horticulture; market gardens are common along the highway between the settlements. Paraparumu has a small airport with daily scheduled flights to across the Cook Strait to Nelson and Blenheim. The area available for agriculture and settlement is narrow and coastal. Much of the eastern part of...
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11. Otaki River Walks Otaki
Otaki is a town in the Kapiti Coast District of the North Island of New Zealand, situated half way between the capital city Wellington, 70 kilometres to the southwest, and Palmerston North, 70 kilometres to the northeast. It is located on New Zealand State Highway 1 and the North Island Main Trunk railway between Wellington and Auckland and marks the northernmost point of the Wellington Region. The construction of the Kapiti Expressway and the Transmission Gully Motorway are currently underway and will cut traveling times to Wellington.In the 2013 census the town's population was 5,778, a slight increase since the 2006 census.The town is sited close to the banks of the Otaki River, 4 kilometres from its outflow into the Tasman Sea. There are recreational walks and cycling along the river a...
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12. Queen Elizabeth Park Kapiti Coast
Queen Elizabeth Park is a Wellington Regional Park located on the Kapiti Coast in New Zealand. The park contains the last area of natural dunes on the Kapiti Coast. The park is steeped in history including pa sites at Whareroa Beach and Wainui Beach. During World War II, the park was the location of two United States Army and Marines bases, Camp MacKay and Camp Russell. U.S. troops were stationed at the camps in 1942–44 prior to being sent into combat in the Pacific Ocean theatre. Today, little evidence of the 20,000 strong US military camps remains. The park was named for Queen Elizabeth II before her coronation and was opened during the 1953 Royal Visit. Many recreation facilities were developed in the 1950s and 1960s, including the campground and Wellington Tramway Museum. The park is...
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13. Whareroa Farm Kapiti Coast
14. Te Ara o Whareroa Trail Kapiti Coast
15. Lavender Creek Farm Otaki

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New Zealand /Wellington is the capital city of New Zealand Part 6

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Wellington is the capital city and second most populous urban area of New Zealand. It is at the southwestern tip of the North Island, between Cook Strait and the Rimutaka Range. The urban area is home to 395,600 residents. The city council area has 202,200 people
The Wellington urban area is the major population centre of the southern North Island, and is the seat of the Wellington Region -- which in addition to the urban area covers the Kapiti Coast and Wairarapa. The urban area includes four cities: Wellington, on the peninsula between Cook Strait and Wellington Harbour, contains the central business district and about half of Wellington's population; Porirua on Porirua Harbour to the north is notable for its large Māori and Pacific Island communities; Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt are largely suburban areas to the northeast, together known as the Hutt Valley. Wellington also holds the distinction of being the world's southernmost capital city.In 2008, Wellington was classified as a Gamma World City in the World Cities Study Group's inventory by Loughborough University. The 2010 Mercer Quality of Living Survey ranked Wellington 12th in the world. In 2011 Lonely Planet Best in Travel 2011 named Wellington as fourth in its Top 10 Cities to Visit in 2011, referring to the New Zealand capital as the coolest little capital in the world.
New Zealand's capital
In 1865, Wellington became the capital city of New Zealand, replacing Auckland, where William Hobson had placed the capital in 1841. The Parliament of New Zealand had first met in Wellington on 7 July 1862, on a temporary basis, but Wellington did not become the official capital city for three more years. In November 1863, the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Alfred Domett, places a resolution before Parliament (meeting in Auckland) that ... it has become necessary that the seat of government ... should be transferred to some suitable locality in Cook Strait [region]. Apparently, there had been some concerns that the more highly populated South Island (where the goldfields were located) would choose to form a separate colony in the British Empire. Several Commissioners invited from Australia (chosen for their neutral status to help resolve the question) declared that Wellington was a suitable location because of its central location in New Zealand and good harbour. Parliament officially met in Wellington for the first time on 26 July 1865. At that time, the population of Wellington was just 4,900.
As the national capital, Wellington is the location of the highest court of New Zealand, the Supreme Court. The historic former High Court building has been enlarged and restored for the use of the Supreme Court.Government House, the official residence of the Governor-General, is in Newtown, opposite the Basin Reserve. Premier House, the official residence of the Prime Minister, is in Thorndon on Tinakori Road.Wikipedia

Queen Elizabeth Park on the Kapiti Coast - New Zealand's Biggest Gap Year – BackpackerGuide.NZ

Day 71: Today we are checking out the walks in Queen Elizabeth Park along the Kapiti Coast of New Zealand! Join us for a free thing to do on the Kapiti Coast!

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Today we are checking out an awesome free thing to do on the Kapiti Coast, walking in Queen Elizabeth Park. We head to Queen Elizabeth Park in Kapiti which is just off the main highway in New Zealand to walks through rolling sand dunes with regenerating vegetation on them.

Along the sand dunes in Queen Elizabeth Park in Kapiti is a long stretching beach with awesome views of Kapiti Island out to sea. We head down to the beach to capture some photos and get some awesome views around Queen Elizabeth Park on the Kapiti Coast.

After struggling our way back up onto the sand dunes in Queen Elizabeth Park, we continue on the loop back around to the start with our shoes full of sand but still feeling epic after our walk in Queen Elizabeth Park in Kapiti.

Our day ends with a barbeque back at Moana Lodge in Plimmerton where we are staying for a couple of days as we explore the Kapiti Coast and the Wellington suburbs.

So what do you think of Queen Elizabeth Park on the Kapiti Coast? Is Queen Elizabeth Park somewhere you would stop off on your way to Wellington?

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This year, join Robin and Laura from BackpackerGuide.NZ as they travel the entire of New Zealand doing 365 Days: 365 Activities! It’s New Zealand’s Biggest Gap Year! See what it’s like to do an epic backpacking trip in New Zealand as we bring you daily New Zealand travel vlogs and try out as many New Zealand activities as possible so you can start making your New Zealand bucket list! We also release New Zealand travel tips videos and New Zealand in 360/VR videos every Sunday so be sure to subscribe and don’t miss out!

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North Island Vs South Island: Where Should You Travel in New Zealand?

It’s the ultimate New Zealand showdown: North Island Vs. South Island. Which island should you visit when travelling in New Zealand? Plus, 5 things you can only do in the North Island and 5 things you can only do in the South Island.

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In this video about the North Island Vs. South Island, Robin and Laura from BackpackerGuide.NZ battle it out on which island you should travel to in New Zealand. Whether you only have enough time to travel one island or you want to know which of the New Zealand islands to spend more time on, this comparison will help you decide whether you should travel the North Island or South Island of New Zealand. Plus, we'll be listing 5 things to do on the North Island and 5 things to do on the South Island that you can only do in those islands of New Zealand!

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BackpackerGuide.NZ is New Zealand's biggest online travel guide for backpackers and budget travellers. While BackpackerGuide.NZ is a complete resource for backpacking in New Zealand, we also share New Zealand bucket list inspiration in our daily YouTube travel vlog, New Zealand's Biggest Gap Year, where we do 365 Days: 365 Activities in New Zealand. What's more, we release 360-degree videos of New Zealand and New Zealand travel tips every Sunday so be sure to subscribe!

Things to Do in Wellington in 360 - New Zealand VR

See the awesome landscapes and things to do in Wellington in 360 degrees in this VR video of Wellington in New Zealand!

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Check out Wellington in 360 degrees in this virtual reality slideshow. These are the landscapes, sights and things to do in Wellington in New Zealand presented in a 360 video of Wellington, New Zealand. Watch in 4K for the best results.

See Wellington's Te Papa Museum in 360, Adrenalin Forest, Botanic Garden, Plimmerton Coast, Kapiti Coast, Zealandia and more captured with a VR camera.

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Wellington is the capital city and second most populous urban area of New Zealand. It is at the southwestern tip of the North Island, between Cook Strait and the Rimutaka Range. The urban area is home to 397,900 residents. The city council area has 204,000 people.

The Wellington urban area is the major population centre of the southern North Island, and is the seat of the Wellington Region -- which in addition to the urban area covers the Kapiti Coast and Wairarapa. The urban area includes four cities: Wellington, on the peninsula between Cook Strait and Wellington Harbour, contains the central business district and about half of Wellington's population; Porirua on Porirua Harbour to the north is notable for its large Māori and Pacific Island communities; Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt are largely suburban areas to the northeast, together known as the Hutt Valley. Wellington also holds the distinction of being the world's southernmost capital city of a country.

The 2014 Mercer Quality of Living Survey ranked Wellington 12th in the world. In 2011 Lonely Planet Best in Travel 2011 named Wellington as fourth in its Top 10 Cities to Visit in 2011, referring to the New Zealand capital as the coolest little capital in the world.

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In 1865, Wellington became the capital city of New Zealand, in place of Auckland, which William Hobson had made the capital in 1841. The Parliament of New Zealand had first met in Wellington on 7 July 1862, on a temporary basis, but Wellington did not become the official capital city for three more years. In November 1863, the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Alfred Domett, places a resolution before Parliament (meeting in Auckland) that ... it has become necessary that the seat of government ... should be transferred to some suitable locality in Cook Strait [region]. Apparently, there had been some concerns that the more highly populated South Island (where the goldfields were located) would choose to form a separate colony in the British Empire. Several Commissioners invited from Australia (chosen for their neutral status to help resolve the question) declared that Wellington was a suitable location because of its central location in New Zealand and good harbour. Parliament officially met in Wellington for the first time on 26 July 1865. At that time, the population of Wellington was just 4,900. Wellington's status as capital is by constitutional convention rather than statute.

As the national capital, Wellington is the location of the highest court of New Zealand, the Supreme Court. The historic former High Court building has been enlarged and restored for the use of the Supreme Court. Government House, the official residence of the Governor-General, is in Newtown, opposite the Basin Reserve. Premier House, the official residence of the Prime Minister, is in Thorndon on Tinakori Road.

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Paraparaumu Beaches: Paraparaumu, New Zealand

Paraparaumu is a beautiful place where we camped for an evening in our campervan. Visiting Paraparaumu when in New Zealand comes recommended.

Kiwi Experience Vs Stray: Which Backpacker Bus to Travel New Zealand?

It’s the ultimate showdown: Kiwi Experience Vs. Stray! Which backpacker bus should you take to travel New Zealand? Plus how to get a good deal on a backpacker bus pass.

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Since we’re probably the only ones out there who have extensively travelled with both companies, in this video we are talking backpacker buses by comparing Stray and Kiwi Experience, two hop-on hop-off bus companies in New Zealand. We'll go through what exactly is a hop-on hop-off bus, go through a comparison of Kiwi Experience and Stray, then round up with some New Zealand travel tips on how to get a good deal on a backpacker bus pass.

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