Kāpiti beaches
We're spoilt for choice when it comes to beaches and with 40 kilometres of coastline on our doorstep, it's hard to visit just one.
Whether it's swimming, fishing, kayaking, kite-flying, picnicking, horseback riding, or dog walking, let our maps direct you to all the sand and surf that Kāpiti has to offer.
Our beaches are clean and it’s usually safe for a swim and other water-based fun. Sometimes the weather and other things can change that, but you can check our Recreational water quality page any time.
Ōtaki Beach
Ōtaki Beach is the perfect spot to put your recreational fishing skills to the test and snap up some delicious seatrout or flounder. If fishing isn’t your thing, the surf might catch your board's...
Paekākāriki
Paekākāriki is an ideal beach for swimming, surfing, and taking in the distant views of the South Island while the music of the surf breaks on the beach.
Paraparaumu Beach
Some of the most visited coastline in Kāpiti is at Paraparaumu Beach. It's a popular spot for building sandcastles, fishing, boating, and kayaking. You often see people with crab or flounder fish nets...
Raumati Beach
In Te Reo, Raumati is the Māori word for summer, and this beautiful spot epitomises everything we love about summertime on the Kāpiti Coast. Raumati Beach is the perfect place to swim, fish, or just...
Waikanae Beach
This wide expanse of uncrowded beach is great for swimming, relaxing, or having a long, leisurely stroll. If you're lucky, you might spy a whale or dolphin swimming through the Rauoterangi Channel.