Paraparaumu
(population 19.000)This town is within commuting distance from Wellington and is blessed with a beautiful beach. You can also make nice boat trips to Kapiti Island from Paraparaumu . Of course cultural activities like museums are offered as well.
Outdoor
Aerial sight seeing
In this with a beach blessed town you can do some aerial sight seeing (including aerobatic ones).
Beaches
Paraparaumu Beach is, besides its lovely beach, blessed with a beachside park. This beach is perfect to swim. Other water activities can be undertaken at Paraparaumu Beachas well.
Extreme(r) sports
For the more adrenaline seeking people amongst us: you can paraglide and undertake some aerobatic flights.
Golf
Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club is considered as the best golf club in New Zealand and as one of the best around the world. Visitors are welcome.
Culture and Entertainment
Cultural activity
Lindale Centre
This centre provides “all” the interesting information concerning farming.
Museums
Southward Car Museum
This museum has a very wide selection of special cars and also features a collection of antique.