Otaihanga
Paraparaumu
Popular places to visit
Southward Car Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Southward Car Museum during your trip to Paraparaumu. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Paraparaumu Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Paraparaumu Beach during your travels in Paraparaumu Beach?
Raumati Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Raumati Beach during your travels in Raumati South?
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.
Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Paraparaumu at Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club.
Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve, a lovely green space in Paraparaumu Beach.
Things to do
8-Hour Private Scenic Kapiti Coast Tour from Wellington
A Taste of Kapiti - Kapiti Foodie Delights Tour
Otaihanga Hotel Deals
Elliotts Kapiti Coast Motor Lodge
Nice room, courteous staff and reasonable prices
Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026
Silverstream Retreat
Lovely clean room and spacious bathroom with excellent shower. Very quiet, and beautiful views.
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026
Totara Lodge
Reliance on neighbouring bar for food and drink but it was closed!
Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026
U Studios Paraparaumu Beach
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 Feb 8, 2026
Wrights By The Sea Motel
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 Feb 10, 2026
The Post Hotel
Everything was great the staff so friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Otaihanga
Paraparaumu Beach
If you're spending some time in Paraparaumu Beach, Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club and Paraparaumu Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Paraparaumu Central
While visiting Paraparaumu Central, you might make a stop by sights like Putangirua Pinnacles and Coastlands Shoppingtown.
Nikau Valley
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Nikau Valley and surrounding area, you can visit Southward Car Museum and Putangirua Pinnacles.
Raumati Beach
While visiting Raumati Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Paraparaumu Beach and Raumati Beach.
Maungakotukutuku
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Maungakotukutuku and surrounding area, you can visit Coastlands Shoppingtown and Putangirua Pinnacles.
Raumati South
Though Raumati South might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Raumati Beach and Coastlands Shoppingtown.
