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Kapiti Coast Attractions
Our Motel, "Wrights by the Sea", is the perfect escape from busy city life. Just 40 minutes north of Wellington, the Kapiti Coast can offer something for every taste, from peaceful shopping to exciting adventures.
Wrights by the Sea at Paraparaumu Beach is centrally located for sightseeing and to take advantage of all Kapiti Coast Tourist Attractions.
Paraparaumu Beach
Sheltered from the westerly winds by Kapiti Island, Paraparaumu Beach offers a broad expanse of clean sand, ideal for walking, jogging, beachcombing, cycling or exercising the dog. Safe swimming is available year-round.
Marine Parade extends along the foreshore of Paraparaumu Beach to Raumati Beach Shopping Centre, about 2 km to the south. MacLean Park, on the seaward side of the Parade, offers a charming area with elegant trees, neat lawns, seating, a skate board bowl, children's playground and the Paraparaumu Boating Club.
Kapiti Island Nature Reserve
Kapiti Island Nature Reserve is five kilometres offshore from Paraparaumu Beach.
Kapiti Island has a unique and fascinating flora and fauna. The Island is an internationally renowned nature reserve and bird sanctuary with some of the world's rarest birds.
See rare saddlebacks, stitch birds, kokako (blue-wattled crow), red crowned parakeets, and the flightless takahe (Notornis).
These rare birds co-exist with the more common pigeon, kaka, tui, bell bird, fantail, tomtit, robin, weka and royal spoonbill. And along the coastline are gulls, gannets, penguins, terns and shearwaters.
As a guest of Wrights by the Sea, leave your car at the motel and enjoy a day with Kapiti Marine Charter or Kapiti Tours Ltd visiting this magnificent nature reserve and scenic attraction. You may wish to stay overnight on the Island - contact Kapiti Island Nature Lodge for more details.
Paraparaumu Beach Golf Course
Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club enjoys a long held international reputation as the premier links course in New Zealand.
The course is located just across the road from Wrights by the Sea. Imagine being able to reach the first tee of this acclaimed links course within 5 minutes of your motel room.
This course is rated as the best course in the country and, because of its qualities as a traditional links, in the top 100 golf courses in the world.
The well-drained undulating fairways, fierce rough, fast greens and intimidating bunkers combine with the naturally windy coastal weather to create a truly challenging golfing experience.
Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club welcomes visitors. The professional shop is fully stocked with all golfing requirements and two PGA Professionals are available for golf tuition.
Shopping and Sight Seeing
Paraparaumu Beach has a great selection of cafes, fine restaurants, galleries and popular retail shops, many of which are within walking distance of "Wrights by the Sea".
Ask us at Wrights by the Sea for up-to-the-moment news, sightseeing and tourist attractions.
Kapiti Club
The Kapiti Club, in the heart of the Paraparaumu Beach shopping area, is just a short walk away. The Club offers a great social atmosphere, value for money meals, competitively priced drinks and fantastic sea views to Kapiti Island. Talk with your host Lynne Corkin about Guest Membership and enjoy a wonderful night out.
Coastlands
Paraparaumu Beach is linked to Paraparaumu's Coastlands Shopping town and the Kapiti Lights Complex by Kapiti Road. Coastlands offers a great selection of retail shops, department stores, supermarkets and a Tourist Information Centre.
Further afield, and about 3 km north of Coastlands, is the Lindale Tourist Centre with upmarket tourist shopping and a Farm Park to entertain the whole family. Half a day can be easily spent here sightseeing and eating at:
- Kapiti Cheeses, Kapiti Candies, Kapiti Ice Cream, The Honey Hive, The Olive Shop
- NZ Gifts and Souvenirs, Artisanz Studio, The Lindale Art Gallery, NZ Geographical Shop
- Lindale Farm Kitchen, Aqua Vitae Wine Bar and Bistro
One kilometre to the north of Lindale is Southward Car Museum with a fascinating collection of automobiles and memorabilia dating back almost 100 years.
Nyco Chocolates, another famous Tourist Attraction about 3 km south of Coastlands on State Highway 1, offers delectable hand-made chocolates. While there, visit the Prenzel Distilling Company and sample their range of liqueurs, ice cream toppings, infused oils and lots more. Or buy a painting from the McGregor Wright Gallery just across Raumati Road.
Adventures, Tours and Farm Parks
The Kapiti Coast has a wealth of natural treasures. At Nga Manu Nature Reserve in Waikanae, see prehistoric tuatara, endangered kiwi, native animals, plants and lots more.
For those with a love of birds in their natural habitat, visit the Waikanae Estuary Scientific Reserve with Mik Peryer's Eco Tours.
If you are seeking a thrilling day out and want an adrenaline pumping adventure, explore 18,000 hectares of native bush, rivers, scenery, and mud with Kapiti Four x 4 Adventure Ltd. Or you might prefer to go mountain biking, visit a local gymnasium or just walk along Paraparaumu Beach.
The Otaki Gorge is just a few minutes away - why not go rafting, kayaking, abseiling, or rock climbing with Captivate Adventures.
Whatever your choice, be it sightseeing or Tourist Attractions, there is always something to see and do while staying at Wrights by the Sea.
