Wellington

The small rural  town of Otaki is located near to the Otaki River and one of significant to the Maori People with there having been many marae meeting houses around and a Maori College,

For those that like Hiking there are a number of tracks, which range from 30 Minutes to multiple days hicks, you will find local DOC huts for overnight accommodation..

The main attraction of the Otaki region is the Tararua Range,where you will the Otaki Forks you can enjoy Swimming and areas to enjoy a picnic with Camping Sites

The Wild Otaki Beach is windswept and a great place to explore, whilst in the gaze of Kapiti Island.

Waikanae is located north of Wellington and where the locals go to for beach holidays and is also a popular location for retirement. The surg of the Tasman see offers great surf action and a long beach for Swimming and relaxing.

The nature reserves are a place where you can learn of the local bird life as well as the local history, they take a few hours to fully enjoy the walkways.

There are natural Swimming Holes in the Waikanae River, which is located to the south of the town. Here you can enjoy walkways and where locals catch Whitebait, a New Zealand delicacy that is made into Whtrebait Fritters. Artists have made this area their home and you can enjoy visiting local galleries during your visit.

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The town of Porirua is located on the Southern end of the Kapiti coast and makes up one of the four cities of Wellington. The town specializes in Pacific and Maori Art and there is a Saturday Market each Saturday at Pataka, where you can see many of the local artists.

Always a great place to Windsurf and Waterski

The Outdoor haven of the Lower Hutt has Cycling and Walking Trails, which includes one of the Best Lonely Planets New World Experiences with the start of the Rimutaka Cycle Trail. The area has bush clad hills that lead out to our coastline.

With nature and beautiful seaside villages where you can stop and enjoy one of the many cafe's and this all just a 15 minute journey from central Wellington.

There is a Maori Treasures Complex in Lower Hutt and worth a  visit to learn about their Maori culture with exhibits and demonstrations.