Three day foodie adventure
Ready to immerse yourself in the flavours of the Kāpiti Coast? Over three delicious days, you’ll sip, sample, and savour your way through hands-on foodie experience with artisan roasters, bakers, and distillers. Between bites, soak up the Coast’s relaxed atmosphere with beach walks, bush views, and boutique stays that make the journey as memorable as the flavours.
Day one: Food glorious food
Sheffield Street Collective
4a Sheffield St, Paraparaumu
Kick off your foodie journey at the Sheffield Street Collective. Grab a smooth brew from Dark Horse Coffee’s Espresso Garden, then sample Dutch delights from Montfort’s charming caravan. Just next door, Duncan’s Brewery beckons with its colourful beer garden and wildly creative craft brews - the perfect spot to taste and take home a few cans.
Sheffield Street Collective
Baked goods & beach walks
Indulge in Kāpiti’s legendary bakeries, where buttery pastries, delicious sweet treats and handcrafted artisanal bread tempt from behind every counter. Pick your favourites, then balance the indulgence with a refreshing beach walk.
Kāpiti Coast Bakeries
For the fine diners
22 MacLean St, Paraparaumu Beach
As evening falls, settle into 50-50, Paraparaumu Beach’s hatted fine dining gem. Helmed by culinary star Helen Turnbull, the menu celebrates seasonal and local produce with precision and flair. Expect a thoughtfully curated degustation menu, beautifully plated dishes, and a dining experience that feels both refined and warmly personal.
50-50
Stay at Aston Road Villa
38 Aston Rd, RD 1, Waikanae
Nestled in the hills above Waikanae, Aston Road Villa offers boutique bed and breakfast comfort in a tranquil, rural setting. Make your getaway extra indulgent — stay 2 nights and be welcomed with a bottle of bubbles and a charcuterie board on arrival. Just add VISITKAPITI in your booking comments to claim this treat.
Add VISITKAPITI for bubbles + board
Day two: Markets, mediterranean & coastal spirits
Explore the markets
Begin your day the local way at the farmers markets. Meet passionate growers and producers, explore the abundance of flavours, and soak up the relaxed coastal atmosphere as you wander between stalls.
Explore the markets
A slice of Italy
159 Kapiti Rd, Paraparaumu
For lunch, head to Passo, where owner Michele Passerello brings Sicilian warnth and authenticity to the table. From handmade pasta and giant 18-inch pizzas to a selection of antipasti, the menu is crafted with tradition and passion, and plenty of heart. Start your night in style at Passo — mention VISITKAPITI when booking and enjoy a complimentary glass of Prosecco on arrival.
Say VISITKAPITI for Prosecco on arrival
Spirited afternoon
21 Birmingham St, Paraparaumu
Spend the afternoon at The Bond Store, home to award-winning gin, vodka and limoncello. Join Head Distiller, Bec for a tour and tasting, then relax with a refreshing gin and tonic and locally sourced food platter. Book 4 tour spaces and only pay for 3 when you use code VISITKAPITI. While you’re here, try our Koakoa Limoncello Spritz, crafted with award-winning Gisborne lemons — yours for just $15.
Use VISITKAPITI: 4 tours for the price of 3
Stay at Tunapo Escape
Paekākāriki Hill
Perched on the hills above Paekakariki, Tunapo Escape offers breathtaking, uninterrupted views across to Kapiti Island. Make your stay even sweeter — book with code VISITKAPITI and enjoy a complimentary breakfast box for two. Packed with fresh, local produce, it’s the perfect way to wake up on the coast.
Use VISITKAPITI for a free breakfast box
Day three: Coffee, chocolate & coastal keepsakes
But first, coffee
2 Sheffield St, Paraparaumu
Begin your final day with the rich aroma of freshly roasted beans at The Roastery. You’ll even take home a bag of the coffee you’ve roasted - the perfect memento for caffeine lovers. Coffee stop sorted — mention VISITKAPITI and enjoy a free slice with your coffee. Or book a coffee roasting experience ($40pp) to learn the craft, taste fresh brews, and take home your own beans.
Say VISITKAPITI for a free slice
Chocolate indulgence
5 Lorien Ct, Raumati Beach
Satisfy your sweet tooth at the Kāpiti Chocolate Factory. Indulge your sweet side — spend $30 in-store, mention VISITKAPITI, and receive a complimentary 100g box of soft-centred chocolates. Want to see where the magic happens? Factory tours are just $5 — the tastiest five bucks you’ll ever spend.
Say VISITKAPITI for free chocolates
Stock up the pantry
43 Seaview Rd, Paraparaumu Beach
Before heading home, swing by Seriously Pickled. Part deli, part pantry, part catering hub, this local favourite is bursting with flavour. Pick up something seriously good — mention VISITKAPITI at checkout and get 10% off your total bill. Stock up on local preserves, pickles, and all the flavours that make Kāpiti taste like home.
Say VISITKAPITI for 10% off