This incredible coastline of driftwood-draped white sand beaches stretches from Palmerston North to Wellington, and Kapiti's unique combination of country life, cafe culture, specialty shops. Maori history. St Mary's Pukekaraka church,the oldest Catholic mission station in New Zealand, is worth a visit

Paraparaumu is the commercial centre of the Kapiti Coast, and out at the beach the Paraparauma Beach Golf links is popular with golf enthusiasts.

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Location: Bottom of the North Island. North of Wellington. West Coast

Attractions: Kapiti Island, Southwards car Museum, Mountain biking, fishing, hunting, fly-by-wire, four wheel driving, hiking, golf

Go white water rafting in some of NZ's greatest rivers