Maungakotukutuku
Paraparaumu
Visit Maungakotukutuku
Popular places to visit
Southward Car Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Southward Car Museum during your trip to Paraparaumu. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Paraparaumu Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Paraparaumu Beach during your travels in Paraparaumu Beach?
Raumati Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Raumati Beach during your travels in Raumati South?
Putangirua Pinnacles
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Putangirua Pinnacles during your travels in Paraparaumu. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Paraparaumu at Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club.
Coastlands Shoppingtown
During your visit to Paraparaumu, you can do some window-shopping at Coastlands Shoppingtown. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Things to do
8-Hour Private Scenic Kapiti Coast Tour from Wellington
Kāpiti Coast: Escarpment Track Guided Hiking Tour, Coffee + Lunch
Top hotels in Maungakotukutuku
Champers Motor Inn
Nice staff
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026
The Angus Hotel
Room was great staff were amazing. Had breakfast in the restaurant and it was excellent. Definitely will go back
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026
The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt
It’s our go-to hotel when catching the Interislander ferry . Clean tidy and accommodating with 24/7 check in having regard to very late check !
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026
Totara Lodge
Room spotless, amenities good close to train station and restaurant. Staff ok not very helpful when requesting toast for breakfast,we only wanted 2 pieces of toast and spread was quoted 20.00. On leaving was told we owed 20.00 which we were paying then,had paid accommodations up front. Have stayed ...
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026
Harbour View Apartment
It was OK. I never saw a single staff member! I booked on line and arrived to find my registration for at the front counter. When I left I dropped my key in the drop box. Strange. No heating, no cooling. Hot summers day and opening a small window wasn't much help. The grounds were awfully run down! ...
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026
Camellia Court Motel
We were lucky to have a 2 bedroom unit, the unit was very clean, spacious & had everything we needed. Jin was very friendly. We loved our stay & would definitely stay again
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Maungakotukutuku
Nikau Valley
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Nikau Valley and surrounding area, you can visit Southward Car Museum and Putangirua Pinnacles.
Paraparaumu Central
While visiting Paraparaumu Central, you might make a stop by sights like Putangirua Pinnacles and Coastlands Shoppingtown.
Raumati Beach
While visiting Raumati Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Paraparaumu Beach and Raumati Beach.
Raumati South
Though Raumati South might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Raumati Beach and Putangirua Pinnacles.
Otaihanga
Otaihanga is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve or Southward Car Museum.
Paraparaumu Beach
If you're spending some time in Paraparaumu Beach, Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club and Paraparaumu Beach are top sights worth seeing.
