Wildlife
Kāpiti Island nature reserve
Paraparaumu Beach, Wellington
A predator-free island 5 km offshore, home to kiwi, kākā and takahē, reached by boat.
- Cost
- Paid
- Booking
- Book ahead
- Time to allow
- 5 hours
Day trips run from Paraparaumu Beach, and you need a permit to land. On the island, you can walk to the summit lookout or watch for kākā around the huts.
Good to know
- Book the boat and permit early
- Pack lunch and wear walking shoes
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- No dogs
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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