Welcome to Kāpiti. 

Here the sun shines brighter, sunsets are unrivalled, and all just a quick skip from the hustle and bustle of our capital city. 


Whether you’re hitting the trails, chilling with a flat white, or just enjoying the sand between your toes, our 40km slice of heaven is waiting for your footprints. 


Grab your sunnies and your sense of freedom, because it’s time to escape to a world where every day feels like a holiday.

Discover the Kāpiti Coast

Start with what draws you in.

It might be a weekend of great food, a walk along the coast, or finding a place to stay where the view does most of the work.

However you spend your time here, it doesn’t take long to settle into the rhythm of the coast.

What's on

There’s always something happening on the Kāpiti Coast. With live music and community events to festivals by the sea, it’s the perfect excuse to head north and make a weekend of it.

Eat and drink on the coast

From your first coffee to a long, relaxed dinner, the Kāpiti Coast is a place to take your time.

Discover cafés, restaurants, and local producers worth seeking out.

Walk it. Ride it. Explore it.

Follow the Coast35 cycleway, walk the beach, or head inland for something a little quieter.

There’s no shortage of ways to explore the coast at your own pace.

Stay a little longer

From luxury hideaways to boutique accommodation, there are plenty of places to settle in.

Wake up to ocean views, unwind in nature, and make the most of your time away.

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Make A Weekend Of It

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