Parks and Reserves
Kapiti's parks and reserves offer many opportunities for recreation in different landscapes and settings. From quiet relaxation to energetic activity there's something for everyone. You can choose from the hills, coast, forests, waterways or local urban parks to meet your skills and interests.
Paekakariki Campbell Park, Wellington Road, Paekakariki
Cricket, Rugby, Playground
Tennis Court Road Reserve, Tennis Court Road, Raumati South
Tennis Court, Playground
Wesley Knight Park, Seaview Road, Paraparaumu Beach
Scenic Reserve
Waimeha Lagoon, Waimea Road, Waikanae Beach
Wetland reserve walkway, Playground
Otaki Beach Reserve, Marine Parade, Otaki Beach
Family amenities, Boat ramp
Swimming Pools
Raumati Pool
Marine Garden
Raumati Beach
04 904 57872
1 large and 1 small heated pool, single and family spa.
Waikanae Pool
Ngarara Road
Waikanae
04 904 5789
Outdoor heater pool, small toddlers pool, hydroslide and a large grassed sheltered area with BBQ facilities.
Otaki Pool
Haruatai Park
Mill Road
Otaki
06 364 5542
Large indoor heated pool.
Horowhenua Aquatic Centre
Queen Street
Levin
06 368 0070
Indoor 25m lap pool, spa pools, hydroslide, teaching and toddlers pools, outside grassed area with BBQ and trampoline.
Museums
Southward Car Museum
205 Main Road
Paraparaumu
04 297 1221
A selection of vehicles on show from one of the largest and most comprehensive privately owned collections of veteran and vintage cars and motorcycles in the Southern Hemisphere. Landscaped gardens and lake, a bush walk and restaurant.
The Kapiti Coast Museum
9 Elizabeth Street
Waikanae
04 905 6884
It has been run by volunteers for over 20 years and includes a unique collection of local history items and radio communications equipment.
The Paekakariki Rail and Heritage Museum
Railway Station
Main Highway One
Paekakariki
04 905 8275
Features displays of railway memorabilia, implements, sheds with tools, an early kitchen, local maori history and lots more.
Hyde Park Museum
Main Road
Te Horo
06 364 3016
Features kiwi heritage containing thousands of items from groceries to farm machinery. Includes displays of memorabilia dating from colonial days, war years and recent times.
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