Biking

Wherever you're riding in Kāpiti – to work, school, the beach, or the shops – we're working to make it easier and safer for everyone to get on their bike.  

To help you and your whānau stay visible out there, pop into one of our service centres and pick up some free reflective gear including:

• reflective backpack covers (limited-edition!)
• high-vis flags – perfect for kids’ bike and mobility scooters
• ankle straps to help you shine with every step.

Available while stocks last. 

You'll also find bike stands at a wide number of locations around Kāpiti. If you notice damage to one of these, please let us know by raising an online service request.

Council-provided bike stands

Council-provided bike stands include:

• Paekākāriki, outside Old Beach Bakery on Beach Road
• Mahara Place, by the water feature
• Mahara Place, outside the sushi shop
• Paraparaumu Library, front door
• Maclean Street, Paraparaumu Beach
• Marine Gardens, Matatua Road (opposite Raumati Beach shops)
• Raumati Village, Margaret Road (opposite The Village Baker) 
• Raumati Village, EV charging station on Raumati Road (opposite Heritage Barbers)
• Old State Highway 1, Ōtaki (by Riverstone Cafe)
• amenity block, Ōtaki Beach (four stands, wide enough for e-bikes).

Other bike stands

Other bike stands are available around Kāpiti, but not maintained by Council. If you notice damage to these, please let the indicated owner know about this. Some key locations are:

• Waikanae Train Station (owned by Greater Wellington Regional Council)
• Paraparaumu Train Station (owned by Greater Wellington Regional Council).

Locky Docks

Locky Docks are free, secure bike stands that include charging stations for e-bikes and e-scooters. Note that you’ll need to bring your own charger, which you’ll secure in a sealed compartment while you’re using it.

Non-electric bikes are also able to use these secure stands.

You can use Locky Docks through their Bikeep app (see the Apple Store or Google Play), or public transport card.

Locations

Locky Docks’ first Kāpiti location is outside the Council building, at 175 Rimu Road, Paraparaumu. There are 10 secure bike bays at this location.

Another Locky Dock station will be installed as part of the Paraparaumu transport hub upgrade.

Reporting problems or damage

Report any problems or damage to Locky Docks stations to their owners, Locky Docks.

Video: How to use Locky Docks

Our role

Over the years Council’s had numerous requests from our community for secure bike parking. While we don’t own the Locky Docks stations, we’ve worked with Big Street Bikers to provide a location for their stations so our community can access this infrastructure.

The site on Rimu Road beside the Council building was identified as providing:

• protection for bikes from prevailing weather
• good lighting
• access to power
• a convenient central location, close to:
  • cinema
  • Coastlands Shopping Centre
  • Council service centre
  • our main library.