Private half-day tour from WellingtonMorning or afternoon departurePukerua Bay and Kāpiti Island viewsScenic drive through Raumati and ParaparaumuChoice of Southward Car Museum or Ngā Manu Nature ReserveMorning or afternoon tea includedEntrance fees includedWellington pick-up and return

Wellington pick-up and drop-offPrivate transportLocal driver-guideEntrance to one main attractionMorning or afternoon teaScenic coastal stops

Adult: 15 years +Children: 5-14 years

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Private Kapiti Coast Half-Day Tour from Wellington

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Aerial view of Kapiti Island and the Kapiti Coast from Paekākāriki Lookout

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North Island

Start: Wellington 9:30 am / 1pm

Finish: Wellington

Location: Wellington

Duration: 3.5 hours

Escape Wellington for a private half-day journey along the beautiful Kapiti Coast, where sweeping ocean views, relaxed seaside towns and fascinating local attractions await. Travel north from the capital on an approximately 3.5-hour tour, with morning and afternoon departure options and the flexibility to experience the coast at a relaxed pace.

Couple standing at the Paekākāriki Lookout with views of the Kapiti Coast and Kapiti Island

Discover the Kapiti Coast’s Scenery, Wildlife & Heritage

Leaving Wellington behind, journey north towards the Kapiti Coast and enjoy spectacular coastal views around Pukerua Bay before following the shoreline through Raumati and on to Paraparaumu Beach. With Kapiti Island providing a striking backdrop offshore, this scenic stretch offers a refreshing contrast to the city and a taste of the region’s laid-back coastal character.

Families watching and feeding eels at Nga Manu Reserve on the Kapiti Coast

Choose an experience to suit your interests, from exploring the remarkable collection of classic and vintage vehicles at Southward Car Museum to discovering New Zealand’s native wildlife at Ngā Manu Nature Reserve in Waikanae. Your private tour also includes time for a refreshment stop before returning to Wellington, making it an easy way to experience the scenery, nature and character of the Kapiti Coast when you only have half a day to spare.

Kapiti Island viewed from Paraparaumu Beach at sunset, Kapiti Coast, New Zealand

Barista serving takeaway coffee at the window of Raumati Social Club on the Kapiti Coast, New Zealand

Visitors standing beside a classic red Ferrari at Southwards Car Museum

Three visitors posing in front of a display car inside Southwards Car Museum in Kapiti

Family walking through the Southward Car Museum on the Kapiti Coast, New Zealand

Large group enjoying a beer tasting session at Tuatara Third Eye bar in Wellington

Private half-day tour from Wellington
Morning or afternoon departure
Pukerua Bay and Kāpiti Island views
Scenic drive through Raumati and Paraparaumu
Choice of Southward Car Museum or Ngā Manu Nature Reserve
Morning or afternoon tea included
Entrance fees included
Wellington pick-up and return

Wellington pick-up and drop-off
Private transport
Local driver-guide
Entrance to one main attraction
Morning or afternoon tea
Scenic coastal stops

Adult: 15 years +
Children: 5-14 years

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Cancel within 48 hours: 50% refund**

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Itinerary

Frequently asked questions

The private tour includes pick-up and return from an agreed Wellington location. You can depart at 9:30am or 1pm, with the approximately 3.5-hour journey returning around 1pm or 4:30pm respectively. This leaves time to enjoy more of the attractions, waterfront and dining available in Wellington.

The tour does not travel to Kāpiti Island, but you can enjoy excellent views towards the island from locations such as Pukerua Bay and Paraparaumu Beach. These coastal stops also provide opportunities for photographs and insights from your local guide. Discover more about the wildlife, walking trails and conservation history of Kāpiti Island.

Choose Southward Car Museum if you enjoy classic, vintage and unusual vehicles, or Ngā Manu Nature Reserve for native birds, reptiles and coastal lowland forest. The half-day itinerary includes admission to one attraction, while the private format makes the experience relaxed and personal. Learn more about the attractions and scenery of the Kāpiti Coast.

The half-day tour suits travellers with limited time and includes one principal attraction, scenic coastal stops and refreshments. If you would like to visit both Southward Car Museum and Ngā Manu Nature Reserve, enjoy lunch and explore more of the region, consider the seven-hour Private Kāpiti Coast Full-Day Tour.