Wellington: Kapiti Coast Tour with Lunch and Entry Fees

Waikanae Beach Day Tour from Wellington

This full-day tour from Wellington suits visitors interested in wildlife, classic cars, and coastal sights north of the city.

Highlights

• Breathe in the fresh sea air at Waikanae Beach
• Enjoy lunch at Long Beach Cafe or a similar local cafe
• Visit the Southward Car Museum to see classic vehicles
• Explore Nga Manu Reserve to see New Zealand’s rare Brown Kiwi
• Stop at a chocolate factory to sample sweet treats

Description

Start with pickup from your chosen Wellington location at 9:30 AM. Travel north, stopping at Pukerua Bay for views of Kapiti Island and the coastline. Detour along the coast at Raumati en route to Paraparaumu Beach where you can briefly enjoy the sea air.

Next, visit the internationally renowned Southward Car Museum. Then head to Waikanae Beach for a locally-favored lunch at Long Beach Cafe.

After lunch, explore Nga Manu Reserve. Experience native wildlife like the rare brown kiwi in the nocturnal house, native birds in walk-through aviaries, endangered long-fin eels during feeding, native geckos, and the ancient tuatara.

Before returning to Wellington via Transmission Gully, make a quick stop at a chocolate factory (closed Sundays) to try some sweets.

Includes

• Entrance fees
• Lunch
• Afternoon tea
• Pickup from Wellington
• Visit to Pukerua Bay
• Visit to Paraparaumu Beach
• Visit to Southward Car Museum
• Visit to Long Beach Cafe
• Visit to Nga Manu Reserve
• Visit to chocolate factory (closed Sundays)

Excludes

• Lunch drinks

Important Information

• Tour duration is approximately 7 hours
• Pickup time is 9:30 AM from Wellington

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

To ensure availability, book in advance and bring comfortable walking shoes. The best time to visit is during daylight hours for optimal wildlife viewing and coastal scenery.