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NZ Kapiti Coast

Off the coast of the Kapiti Coast is Kapiti Island, a wildlife reserve.

Guided tours ferry visitors over to the island from Paraparaumu Beach, where many varieties of native coastal and forest birds live, such as shags, gulls, tuis, kaka, and kereru. The view from the top of the 518m peak is worth the hike up.

Kapiti itineraries

Auckland to Wellington Road Trip
New Zealand

Auckland to Wellington Road Trip

Explore the North Island by road
11 days

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