Title: Otaihanga Travel Guide: Best of Otaihanga, Paraparaumu Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Otaihanga](https://expedia.co.uk/Otaihanga-Paraparaumu-Hotels.0-n553248635926198416-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Paraparaumu](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Paraparaumu.d2863.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Otaihanga Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Otaihanga.d553248635926198416.Car-Hire-Guide)[Otaihanga Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Otaihanga.d553248635926198416.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Otaihanga Travel Guide ## Paraparaumu ![#TroveOn The museum has a very good collection of vintage cars. Takes one back into the by-gone era.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2863/f3f85fd2-17f1-4b24-91cf-6d6eed621c72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![#TroveOn The museum has a very good collection of vintage cars. Takes one back into the by-gone era.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2863/f3f85fd2-17f1-4b24-91cf-6d6eed621c72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Otaihanga Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Paraparaumu travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Paraparaumu.dx2863) --- ### Popular places to visit ![#TroveOn The museum has a very good collection of vintage cars. Takes one back into the by-gone era.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2863/f3f85fd2-17f1-4b24-91cf-6d6eed621c72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Southward Car Museum You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Southward Car Museum in Paraparaumu. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Southward-Car-Museum-Otaihanga.d6108072.Attraction) #### Paraparaumu Beach Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Paraparaumu Beach during your travels in Paraparaumu Beach? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Paraparaumu-Beach-Wellington-Region.d6108074.Attraction) #### Raumati Beach Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Raumati Beach during your travels in Raumati South? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Raumati-Beach-Raumati-South.d6069723.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Putangirua-Pinnacles-Paraparaumu.d553248621532610594.Attraction) #### Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club Enjoy a round of golf in Paraparaumu at Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Paraparaumu-Beach-Golf-Club-Paraparaumu-Beach.d553248635975883282.Attraction) #### Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve Explore the great outdoors at Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve, a lovely green space in Paraparaumu Beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Waikanae-Estuary-Scientific-Reserve-Wellington-Region.d673293704231247872.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Kapiti Island: Classic Guided Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49101608/94cfa018-d4dc-453a-afbd-f50fe5cf4564.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kapiti Island: Classic Guided Day Tour £132 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kapiti-island-classic-guided-day-tour.a49101608.activity-details) ![8-Hour Private Scenic Kapiti Coast Tour from Wellington](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4005297/f8773886-59ed-4481-be00-34f1cd6b3932.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 8-Hour Private Scenic Kapiti Coast Tour from Wellington £431 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/8-hour-private-scenic-kapiti-coast-tour-from-wellington.a4005297.activity-details) ![A Taste of Kapiti - Kapiti Foodie Delights Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5054428/beddcde2-5058-4eb6-a4f0-61a30653f569.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### A Taste of Kapiti - Kapiti Foodie Delights Tour £475 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/a-taste-of-kapiti-kapiti-foodie-delights-tour.a5054428.activity-details) [See all activities in Paraparaumu](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Paraparaumu.d2863.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Otaihanga ![Elliotts Kapiti Coast Motor Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1160000/1155400/1155330/1500695e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Elliotts Kapiti Coast Motor Lodge 33 Amohia Street, (State Highway One) Paraparaumu Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Paraparaumu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (433 reviews) Nice room, courteous staff and reasonable prices Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F02%2F2026&endDate=27%2F02%2F2026&selected=1155330&PinnedHotelID=1155330&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635926198416) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F02%2F2026&endDate=27%2F02%2F2026&selected=1155330&PinnedHotelID=1155330&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635926198416) ![Silverstream Retreat](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4520000/4517100/4517056/870a7735_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Silverstream Retreat 3 Reynolds Bach Road Lower Hutt £76 15 Mar - 16 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Lower Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (261 reviews) Lovely clean room and spacious bathroom with excellent shower. Very quiet, and beautiful views. Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F03%2F2026&endDate=16%2F03%2F2026&selected=4517056&PinnedHotelID=4517056&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635926198416) ![Totara Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6580000/6578000/6577943/7fbe58b2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Totara Lodge 68 Ararino Street, Trentham Upper Hutt £92 16 Feb - 17 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Upper Hutt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (542 reviews) Reliance on neighbouring bar for food and drink but it was closed! Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=6577943&PinnedHotelID=6577943&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635926198416) ![U Studios Paraparaumu Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/914200/914114/740d299d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### U Studios Paraparaumu Beach 7-13 Seaview Road Paraparaumu £63 4 Mar - 5 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Paraparaumu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club and Paraparaumu ... 8/10 Very Good! (529 reviews) The pros are: Great location, close to beach and town, Good wifi Clean linen (only one face cloth so not good for three people) Good checkin instructions Cons: The place is very tired and well overdue for a paint and refurbishment Doors that stick and hard to close Cockroaches on the table and in ... Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F03%2F2026&endDate=05%2F03%2F2026&selected=914114&PinnedHotelID=914114&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635926198416) ![Wrights By The Sea Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3800000/3799500/3799428/15d89ff2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wrights By The Sea Motel 387 Kapiti Road Paraparaumu £80 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly motel in Paraparaumu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (415 reviews) Good basic motel. Although furnishings show signs of age, very comfortable beds. New bed linens (would buy these if I could) and towels. Heated bed underpads for colder nights. Very clean. No charge laundry washer and dryer for common use. No elevator but very accommodating staff will assign a ground ... Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=3799428&PinnedHotelID=3799428&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635926198416) ![The Post Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109920000/109917100/109917092/96b4d290_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Post Hotel 3 Serlby Place Porirua Wellington Porirua £65 10 Mar - 11 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Porirua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Plimmerton Beach and Wellington City Walkways are located ... 7.6/10 Good! (42 reviews) Everything was great the staff so friendly and helpful. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Paraparaumu-Nikau-Valley.dx693179047228620800) ![Kapiti Island Bird Sanctuary Beach Panorama, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976384131/65d25742-cee2-4f3e-8d2b-73a46386cff4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Raumati Beach While visiting Raumati Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Paraparaumu Beach and Raumati Beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Paraparaumu-Raumati-Beach.dx553248635976384131) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Maungakotukutuku While there might not be top attractions in Maungakotukutuku, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Coastlands Shoppingtown and Putangirua Pinnacles. 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