Jan's Guidebook
Day Walk/Hike
Paekakariki to Pukerua Bay: 10km reasonably strenuous walk because of the steps, lots of steep steps (about 1500!), incredible views, reasonable level of fitness needed. Walk one way, get the train back the other. Dogs not permitted on this track. Not suitable for young children. I've done it a couple of times if you want to know more.
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Escarpment Walkaway
State Highway 1Paekakariki to Pukerua Bay: 10km reasonably strenuous walk because of the steps, lots of steep steps (about 1500!), incredible views, reasonable level of fitness needed. Walk one way, get the train back the other. Dogs not permitted on this track. Not suitable for young children. I've done it a couple of times if you want to know more.
Regional Parks/DOC
Paekakariki; walking and cycling tracks run from Paekakariki to Raumati South (approx 12kms return). Loads of walking options. Plenty of great spots for picnics. Dogs can be off lead if well controlled.
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I-Queen Elizabeth Park
Paekakariki; walking and cycling tracks run from Paekakariki to Raumati South (approx 12kms return). Loads of walking options. Plenty of great spots for picnics. Dogs can be off lead if well controlled.
Food Scene
Beach Road Deli
5 Beach RdPaekakariki Village; great food, great pizzas, great coffee
The Perching Parrot
Paekakariki Village; great food, great coffee, great vibe
Paekakariki's local pub, hosts Nancy & Kevin; fabulous meals & menu, bottle store (off license) on site.
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Finn's Paekakariki
2 Beach RdPaekakariki's local pub, hosts Nancy & Kevin; fabulous meals & menu, bottle store (off license) on site.
Paekakariki Beach (on the Parade); awesome coned ice creams, gourmet toasted sandwiches, coffee and more.
The Lost Jandal
Paekakariki Beach (on the Parade); awesome coned ice creams, gourmet toasted sandwiches, coffee and more.
Paraparaumu;
https://www.tripadvisor.co.nz/Attraction_Review-g676246-d4154851-Reviews-Tuatara_Brewery-Paraparaumu_Kapiti_Coast_Greater_Wellington_North_Island.html
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Tuatara Brewery
7 Sheffield StParaparaumu;
https://www.tripadvisor.co.nz/Attraction_Review-g676246-d4154851-Reviews-Tuatara_Brewery-Paraparaumu_Kapiti_Coast_Greater_Wellington_North_Island.html
Sightseeing
Paekakariki; steam engines & scenic train journeys.
https://www.steaminc.org.nz/
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Steam Incorporated
219 State Hwy 1Paekakariki; steam engines & scenic train journeys.
https://www.steaminc.org.nz/
Paekakariki; drive to the top of Paekakariki Hill road for stunning views, north, west & south.
Paekakariki Hill Road Lookout
Paekakariki; drive to the top of Paekakariki Hill road for stunning views, north, west & south.
Paekakariki; in the beautiful iconic train station building. Learn about Paekakariki's rich history from Maori settlements to the US Marines making this place it's home in WWII to current times.
http://stationmuseum.co.nz/
Paekakariki Station Museum
State Highway 59Paekakariki; in the beautiful iconic train station building. Learn about Paekakariki's rich history from Maori settlements to the US Marines making this place it's home in WWII to current times.
http://stationmuseum.co.nz/
Kapiti Island Tours (from Paraparaumu)
https://www.kapitiisland.com/
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Kapiti Island
Kapiti Island Tours (from Paraparaumu)
https://www.kapitiisland.com/
Tripadvisor's suggestions for Kapiti;
https://www.tripadvisor.co.nz/Tourism-g2157946-Kapiti_Coast_Greater_Wellington_North_Island-Vacations.html?fid=c4076ba9-880c-438a-9b27-3610278204ed
Kapiti Coast District
Tripadvisor's suggestions for Kapiti;
https://www.tripadvisor.co.nz/Tourism-g2157946-Kapiti_Coast_Greater_Wellington_North_Island-Vacations.html?fid=c4076ba9-880c-438a-9b27-3610278204ed
Shopping
Paraparaumu; banks, supermarkets, after-hours medical centre, pharmacy, book shops, food court, fast food outlets etc, just 10 mins drive away and easily accessible from Paekakariki by train.
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Coastlands Shopping Centre
State Highway 1Paraparaumu; banks, supermarkets, after-hours medical centre, pharmacy, book shops, food court, fast food outlets etc, just 10 mins drive away and easily accessible from Paekakariki by train.