Otaihanga
Paraparaumu
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.
Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve, a lovely green space in Paraparaumu Beach.
Things to do
8-Hour Private Scenic Kapiti Coast Tour from Wellington
A Taste of Kapiti - Kapiti Foodie Delights Tour
Top hotels in Otaihanga
Harbour View Lodge
I liked the fact we could check in anytime and was close to ferry terminals, apart from that what it said about our room was a fake no privacy and very small
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026
Silverstream Retreat
The Post Hotel
Clean room, safe where you only enter with pin number or key.
Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026
Elliotts Kapiti Coast Motor Lodge
Room very clean
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026
Totara Lodge
Friendly staff, clean and spacious room in a very well looked after decor. You can tell the team and owners really take pride and care in what they do
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026
U Studios Paraparaumu, SureStay Collection by BW
The staff had everything in order for a late arrival. Very smooth. My only negative would be there were no instructions on how to turn on the spa bath. I will say even without the bubbles it felt wonderful after a long travel day!
Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Otaihanga
Paraparaumu Beach
If you're spending some time in Paraparaumu Beach, Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club and Paraparaumu Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Paraparaumu Central
While visiting Paraparaumu Central, you might make a stop by sights like Putangirua Pinnacles and Coastlands Shoppingtown.
Nikau Valley
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Nikau Valley and surrounding area, you can visit Lindale Park and Southward Car Museum.
Raumati Beach
While visiting Raumati Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Paraparaumu Beach and Raumati Beach.
Maungakotukutuku
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Maungakotukutuku and surrounding area, you can visit Coastlands Shoppingtown and Lindale Park.
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 Coastlands Shoppingtown.