Things to do in Paraparaumu, North Island: The Best Tours

This tour is all about you. We travel in luxury to the Kapiti region just north of Wellington and can customize the tour to suit your needs.

Inclusions: Lunch, Alcoholic Beverages, Bottled water, Private transportation, All entrance fees for the day

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We love the city, but sometimes you just have to get in touch with nature. Boasting beautiful beaches, wetlands teeming with birds & stunning rural country, you will sample the best of the greater Wellington region including the Kāpiti Coast and the Hutt Valley. Ideal for those who have visited Wellington before or want to see a little bit more than the city. uTours offers you flexibility, informed conversation, individual attention, personal space and the opportunity to connect with the Wellington that locals love. Why chose a uTours private tour: Travel only with your friends (maximum 10). Your tour will be personalised to reflect your interests, pace & time requirements. Your vehicle is cleaned thoroughly between tours. You will be driven safely, have fun & be well looked after. We will communicate quickly and clearly. Shore excursion timing - based on your ship's schedule. uTours – it really is all about you!

Inclusions: Cold drinks, coffee & locally made treats., Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Additional attractions may be available at customer cost on the day., A minimum of 2 guests., Lunch is at customer cost on the day. We decided to be as flexible as possible to meet your food needs. We will recommend excellent local food options based on when & where hunger strikes.

Kapiti Island is one of New Zealand's oldest and most important Nature Reserves, and is a place rich in history. Join this tour for an unforgettable overnight experience; enjoy a range of bush walks, meeting some of New Zealand's most beautiful and endangered birds, before enjoying chef prepared meals at The Lodge. After an evening of great wine, food and company, your experienced guide will take you on a night walk to find the rare and elusive national icon – the Kiwi Bird.

Inclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Return ferry transportation from Paraparaumu Beach to Kapiti Island, Department of Conservation permits, An introductory talk from an experienced and passionate local guide, Dinner, Breakfast & Lunch (2nd day) and refreshments prepared by chef at The Lodge, Overnight stay (choose your accommodation - cabin, tent or ensuite) - each accom has its own rate., Evening guided Kiwi spotting tour: Experience NZ wildlife by night looking for Little Spotted Kiwi., An evening of food, wine and conversation with a local Maori family who have been telling the stories of this land for generations

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities (not required), Overnighters: You need to BYO packed lunch for your 1st day.

Experience a day trip of a life time to one of New Zealand's conversation jewels; Kapiti Island. Soak up the beauty, hear the stories of the Ngati Toa Maori people, spot whales and sea birds, native birds in their natural environment free of predators such as rats, stoats and possums. Feel like you have been taken back in time as you walk through stunning native bush spotting rare native birds found nowhere else in the world.  You will see birds which are on the brink of extinction. Walk the tracks and summit the island, sit on the beach in peace and admire the rugged coastline or swim in the Kapiti Marine reserve, picnic on the lawn or down the beach.  The  choice is yours!

Inclusions: GST (Goods and Services Tax), Landing and facility fees, Local taxes, National Park fees

Exclusions: You can purchase a yummy lunch from us which will keep you going. Sandwich or Roll a slice and Muffin along with a nice cold water., Just let us know in heaps of time, Food and drinks, Lunch

Kapiti Island is one of New Zealand's oldest and most important Nature Reserves, and is a place rich in history. You can expect to see some of our most beautiful and endangered birds up close and personal as you share the space with the locals.

Inclusions: Return ferry transportation from Paraparaumu Beach to Kapiti Island, Department of Conservation and local council permits, An introductory talk from an experienced and passionate local guide, Lunch prepared by chef at The Lodge, A 1hr guided nature/history walk., Hosted by a local Maori family who have been telling the stories of this land for generations, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities (not required)

Want to flaunt your beautifully clicked pictures and stories? Get clicked by our professional yet affable photographer at a price you can't say no to! Travographer provides a one-hour photoshoot with a professional photographer that will guide you to get your best shots and bring the best out of your memories! We promise, your holiday experience will never be the same after booking a Travographer

Inclusions: All RAW Photos, 30 Beautifully Edited Photos, 3 Video stories, 3 Collages, A one hour professional photoshoot

Exclusions: Private transportation

Food and Wine Tour that walks you through Wellington's rich Jewish history with Visits to New Zealand's first Synagogues, watching the influence of Glaxo on the New Zealand company and the contributions of notable Jewish Priministers, business leaders and spiritual figureheads. Driveby Vogel house the gifted residence of the Vogel family the descendents of first Jewish Primemister Julius Vogel Visiting a righteous Gentiles former estate ( Dexton farm) who rescued 60 Belarusian from the grips of Nazi Germany. Visit my Grandfathers friends car museum Southwards Pop into Kapiti Cheese factory and pickup afternoon tea. Perhaps go fruit picking and enjoy a real fruit icecream Lunch at Quarter acre cafe Walk on white sand beaches in Waikawa and enjoy Kapiti cheese and bread with some local wine. If time permits visit Levin named after the Hort Levy family who built the Wellington rail network.

Inclusions: Stop in at a local cafe for morning tea, Lunch at the quarter acre cafe or a suitable venue thats open, Cheese, bread and a glass of wine at the beach.

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You get to have your own dedicated Driver/Guide and 'Memory Creator' for your entire tour. Enjoy a 7 hour private tour from Wellington capturing the best the Kapiti Coast has to offer. We take in the majestic vista from the top of Paekakariki Hill, visit the memorial to the American Marines of World War 2 at Queen Elizabeth Park, visit Southwards Car Museum housing a collection of over 400 vehicles, lunch at a popular Waikanae Beach restaurant, view native birdlife at Nga Manu Wildlife Centre and finish our afternoon sampling craft beer at the Tuatara Brewery.

Inclusions: Bottled New Zealand spring water., Includes 1 glass of wine, beer or other beverage., Entry fees, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

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