Get the scoop: Where to get ice-cream in Kāpiti

In the cute seaside village of Paekākāriki, this local gem is a must-stop on hot summer days. Paekākāriki Fruit Supply serves up creamy gelato and real fruit ice cream that's as refreshing as the sea breeze just down the road. Grab a cone, wander the village, and you're officially in holiday mode.

Just a stone’s throw from the beach and Marine Gardens, La Moon Gelato is Raumati's go-to spot for a refreshing treat. With a tempting selection of flavours, it's the perfect pit stop after a sun-soaked day of swimming, picnicking, or chasing the kids around the playground.

If you're at Paraparaumu Beach and craving something sweet, Melt & Co has you covered. Their gelato cabinet is packed with mouthwatering flavours, and you can even pick real fruit of your choice swirled with NZ-made ice cream or yoghurt. Not just ice cream - grab a fresh-pressed juice or a fruit smoothie too. It's the perfect way to cool off after a day in the sun.

This Paraparaumu favourite is best known for its Italian eats, but don't skip the gelato. Whether you're topping off a pizza night with a scoop (or two) or just popping in for a creamy cone, Passo's gelato is the kind of indulgence worth making room for.

Right on the main highway in Ōtaki, The Big Egg Shop is your go-to for fresh local goodness - and now for real fruit ice cream, too. Made fresh and full of real fruit flavour, with classics like Strawberry, Mango, and Mixed Berry, these scoops are the perfect way to kick off (or cool down) a sunny day on the Coast. While you're there, stock up on farm-fresh eggs and other delicious essentials.

A Kāpiti institution, Penray Gardens is a pick-your-own paradise, especially when summer brings strawberries, chillies, and tomatoes into full swing. After wandering through the rows of fresh, tantalising produce, treat the kids (and yourself) to a real fruit ice cream - the perfect reward after a day of picking in the sun. Insiders tip: Be sure to check their social media for opening hours.