



by Kapiti Island Nature Tours
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.NZ$650Kapiti Island is a protected nature reserve free of pests and predators, providing a safe habitat for native New Zealand birds. The tour begins with a ferry ride from Paraparaumu Beach to Waiorua Bay at the island’s northern end. Upon arrival, a local guide shares the island’s history and natural features during a one-hour walk focused on identifying local plants and wildlife. After the guided walk, there is time for independent exploration on the island. The tour includes a buffet lunch prepared by the lodge’s chef. In the afternoon, participants return to the mainland by ferry. The full tour lasts about 5 to 6 hours and includes all permits and entry fees required by the Department of Conservation and the local council. Tea and coffee are provided during the visit.
Kapiti Island
Visit Waiorua Bay on Kapiti Island for a day tour including a guided walk led by a local guide who explains the island’s history and natural environment. Enjoy a buffet lunch served at the lodge before returning to the mainland.
300 min
Directions: Drive north fm Wellington City on State Highway 1. When you reach the town of Paraparaumu, turn left at traffic lights, follow Kapiti Road to the Kapiti Boating Club at the end of the road, take the 1st exit left on to Marine Parade, cafe is on corner of Howell Rd & Marine Parade.
End point
You will return to the beach at Paraparaumu Beach, in front of the Kapiti Boating Club.




by Kapiti Island Nature Tours
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.NZ$650Kapiti Island is a protected nature reserve free of pests and predators, providing a safe habitat for native New Zealand birds. The tour begins with a ferry ride from Paraparaumu Beach to Waiorua Bay at the island’s northern end. Upon arrival, a local guide shares the island’s history and natural features during a one-hour walk focused on identifying local plants and wildlife. After the guided walk, there is time for independent exploration on the island. The tour includes a buffet lunch prepared by the lodge’s chef. In the afternoon, participants return to the mainland by ferry. The full tour lasts about 5 to 6 hours and includes all permits and entry fees required by the Department of Conservation and the local council. Tea and coffee are provided during the visit.
Kapiti Island
Visit Waiorua Bay on Kapiti Island for a day tour including a guided walk led by a local guide who explains the island’s history and natural environment. Enjoy a buffet lunch served at the lodge before returning to the mainland.
300 min
Directions: Drive north fm Wellington City on State Highway 1. When you reach the town of Paraparaumu, turn left at traffic lights, follow Kapiti Road to the Kapiti Boating Club at the end of the road, take the 1st exit left on to Marine Parade, cafe is on corner of Howell Rd & Marine Parade.
End point
You will return to the beach at Paraparaumu Beach, in front of the Kapiti Boating Club.