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Kapiti Coast Tour: Scenic Views and Wildlife
5.0
12 Ratings
Paekakariki
Experience the beauty of the Kapiti Coast on a private tour from Wellington. Explore scenic viewpoints, visit historical sites, enjoy delicious food, and sample craft beer.
Experience the beauty of the Kapiti Coast on a private tour from Wellington. Explore scenic viewpoints, visit historical sites, enjoy delicious food, and sample craft beer.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Paekakariki - The journey takes us to the summit of Paekakariki Hill, offering breathtaking views of the Kapiti Coast, Kapiti Island, the northern tip of the South Island, and on a clear day, even Mt Taranaki/Egmont and Mt Ruapehu.
- Nga Manu Nature Reserve - At Ngā Manu, visitors can observe Tuataras up close and enjoy a guided tour with one…
- Paekakariki - The journey takes us to the summit of Paekakariki Hill, offering breathtaking views of the Kapiti Coast, Kapiti Island, the northern tip of the South Island, and on a clear day, even Mt Taranaki/Egmont and Mt Ruapehu.
- Nga Manu Nature Reserve - At Ngā Manu, visitors can observe Tuataras up close and enjoy a guided tour with one of the Ngā Manu Guides through the native bird aviaries. The nocturnal house offers a chance to spot a Kiwi or two if you’re fortunate.
- Hey Coastie - Lunch is enjoyed at one of Waikanae’s popular eateries, such as Hey Coastie or Long Beach Cafe, followed by a visit to Waikanae Beach to admire Kāpiti Island and the northern tip of the South Island on a clear day.
- Southward Car Museum - The visit includes the renowned Southwards Car Museum, which houses a collection of over 400 vehicles and three aircraft. Southwards boasts one of the largest private motor vehicle collections in the Southern Hemisphere.
- US Marine Memorial in New Zealand - The tour includes Camp McKay at Paekakariki, where the US Marine Corps were stationed during World War 2 before moving into the Pacific campaign. A Volunteer Historian provides insights into the experiences of the American Marines and locals during the war.
- Zelati Dessert Cafe (Porirua) - The day concludes with a taste of award-winning Gelato from Zelati.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Entry fees
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Complimentary photos and tour summary emailed to guests after tour
- Customer gift
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Entry fees
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Complimentary photos and tour summary emailed to guests after tour
- Customer gift
- Lunch
- Bottled water
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
You can experience your whole journey guided by your personal Driver/Guide who is also your ‘Creator of Memories’.
Relish in a 7-hour exclusive tour from Wellington, showcasing the prime attractions of the Kapiti Coast.
Our journey includes admiring the breathtaking panorama from the summit of Paekakariki Hill, paying tribute to the American Marines of…
You can experience your whole journey guided by your personal Driver/Guide who is also your ‘Creator of Memories’.
Relish in a 7-hour exclusive tour from Wellington, showcasing the prime attractions of the Kapiti Coast.
Our journey includes admiring the breathtaking panorama from the summit of Paekakariki Hill, paying tribute to the American Marines of World War 2 at the Queen Elizabeth Park memorial, exploring Southwards Car Museum with a collection surpassing 400 vehicles, having lunch at a renowned Waikanae Beach eatery, observing local bird species at Nga Manu Wildlife Centre, and wrapping up our day with tasting artisan beer at the Tuatara Brewery.
- For children under the age of 7 an approved child restraint seat must be used and be supplied by the customer. If an approved child restraint seat is not available the tour cannot proceed.
Location
Paekakariki
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(12 Ratings)
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Shellzhair
Mar 26, 2025
Absolutely perfect!!! - It's was an amazing tour, the best one of the trip! Dean was a great host! Highly recommend! He even introduced us to the hokey Pokey... Sooooo delicious! You will not be disappointed!
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Ralph
Jan 11, 2025
The most fantastic and interesting tour with Tom. What an exceptional guide very informative and a super kind man. - Tom was a winner from the second he collected me until the end of the day. Such a considerate host. Happy to tailor the tour to my individual tastes.
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Karen_h
Jan 3, 2024
Kapiti Coast Tour - For our tour to Kapiti Coast we had Jill as our guide. She was friendly and had lots of knowledge of the area. The vehicle was comfortable for four adults, with many scenic stops. We had fabulous coffee for Morning Tea as well as a delicious lunch at the beach cafe. Jimmy the parrot at the nature reserve was a real treat. A wonderful day exploring Wellington and the coast.
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Richard_r
Jan 1, 2024
Tom our guide was an... - Tom our guide was an exceptional person. He gave a continuous explanation as we traveled. He also gave us lots of time at the coffee and snack stops. Lunch was super. He also took many pictures that he will be sending to us, detailing the complete trip. I would recommend this tour to anyone.
Richard and Delphine
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G5110ywrebeccae
Dec 9, 2023
Wonderful intro to Kapiti Coast - Wonderful day. Great introduction to the Kapiti coast. Tom was great at tailoring my day to include my interests. I had a great time and felt comfortable traveling with him as a female solo traveler.
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Steve
Sep 4, 2023
Kapiti coast tour - Tom Collier was a wonderful tour guide. My wife and I spent a month in New Zealand in February, 2023 and booked many tours thru Trip Advisor. While we had many good tour guides, Tom stands out as the best. Friendly, punctual, knowledgeable and entertaining. We had a wonderful tour of the Kapiti coast and highly recommend the tour and Tom Collier
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Jesslarios
Aug 31, 2023
Felt like a local. - This was an amazing tour! We felt well taken care of and enjoyed cruising Wellington and the Kapiti Coast as locals. Tom took care of everything and more. Every single stop is well planned, organized, and executed to the T. Can’t wait to return!
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Dsmith918
Aug 31, 2023
Private Day Tour of Kapiti Coast - My husband and I throughly enjoyed our 7 hour private tour of the wonderful Kapiti Coast with Tom, owner and personable host of Kaewa Tours! I planned our entire vacation in New Zealand and we mostly did our own touring, but we had a day in Wellington without a car and I wanted to enjoy the day from a local perspective. We were not disappointed in Kaewa tour! Tom was a knowledgable and considerate host. We emailed several times prior to the tour and I feel Tom set up a day that was tailored to our interests. I would say it was a combination of culture, nature and history.
We were picked up from our hotel in Wellington and headed up the coast, stopping at Lambdon Quay and Parliament buildings for a bit of history and context. We spent a lovely hour touring the Southward Car Museum, the largest private car collection in the Southern Hemisphere. The next stop was the Nag Nature Preserve where a knowledgeable trainer gave us a tour of the facility. We got a peek at the elusive kiwi bird, fed some locals birds and saw some very large eels! Long Beach Cafe and Tavern was our next stop for a delicious lunch were we got to know our guide Tom better, and enjoyed a wonderful hour near the beach! Heading back to Wellington, we stopped at a very surprising site: the American Marine Corps Memorial at Camp Russell and then went up Paekākāriki Hill for majestic coastal views. Back in Wellington our tour continued as we drove up to Mt Victoria for a fabulous view of Wellington and then a final drive along the Quay and Oriental Parade. I would call this tour Wellington and Kapiti Coast because Tom covered a lot. As. local resident he shared humor and perspective and gave us a wonderful personalized tour of beautiful Wellington and the Kapiti Coast. I highly recommend it!
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Karencn529zl
Aug 30, 2023
Excellent Day - We went to some amazing sites and Tom took loads of photos a very memorable day
Great lunch
I had a mobility scooter and Tom couldn’t of been more helpful
A brilliant day
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Suemadre
Mar 20, 2023
A Wonderful Welcome to the Wellington Region! - Our experience with Tom was fantastic! Our plans were disrupted by Cyclone Gabrielle, and our arrival in Wellington was delayed. Tom met us at the airport and modified our scheduled tour because of weather conditions. He went out of his way to provide us with an enjoyable day exploring the Kapiti Coast, taking us to a restaurant for a delicious lunch, and an insider's tour of Wellington. We were well-taken care of and appreciated the effort to reduce our impact on the communities we traveled through.
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