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Overnight Experience Tour on Kapiti Island
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Just off the Kapiti Coast is Kapiti Island, a bird and nature sanctuary free of predators and pests. This overnight experience offers the one-of-a-kind opportunity to stay overnight on the otherwise uninhabited island. Try one of the island’s many walking tracks and spot native birds in the canopy. Later, enjoy drinks & nibbles followed by a chef-prepared meal, then head out for a guided night walk to see & hear the island come alive in a different way.
Highlights
2 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Return ferry transportation from Paraparaumu Beach to Kapiti Island
An introductory talk from an experienced and passionate local guide
Guided night walk: Experience NZ wildlife by night looking for ruru, korora & Kiwi pukpuku
Department of Conservation permits
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Overnight stay (choose your accommodation - cabin, tent or ensuite) - each option has its own rate.
Entry / Admission - Kapiti Island
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities (not required)
Meeting Points
Departure
29 Marine Parade
Directions: Drive north fm Wellington City on State Highway 1. When you reach the town of Paraparaumu, turn left at traffic lights, follow Kapiti Road to the Kapiti Boating Club at the end of the road, take the 1st exit left on to Marine Parade, cafe is on corner of Howell Rd & Marine Parade.
Return
Kapiti Boating Club
You will return to the beach at Paraparaumu Beach, in front of the Kapiti Boating Club.
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Please contact us between 7-7:15am on the day of your tour to confirm your check in time and that the tour is going ahead. Ph: 0800 527 484.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Just off the Kapiti Coast is Kapiti Island, a bird and nature sanctuary free of predators and pests. This overnight experience offers the one-of-a-kind opportunity to stay overnight on the otherwise uninhabited island. Try one of the island’s many walking tracks and spot native birds in the canopy. Later, enjoy drinks & nibbles followed by a chef-prepared meal, then head out for a guided night walk to see & hear the island come alive in a different way.
Highlights
2 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Return ferry transportation from Paraparaumu Beach to Kapiti Island
An introductory talk from an experienced and passionate local guide
Guided night walk: Experience NZ wildlife by night looking for ruru, korora & Kiwi pukpuku
Department of Conservation permits
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Overnight stay (choose your accommodation - cabin, tent or ensuite) - each option has its own rate.
Entry / Admission - Kapiti Island
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities (not required)
Meeting Points
Departure
29 Marine Parade
Directions: Drive north fm Wellington City on State Highway 1. When you reach the town of Paraparaumu, turn left at traffic lights, follow Kapiti Road to the Kapiti Boating Club at the end of the road, take the 1st exit left on to Marine Parade, cafe is on corner of Howell Rd & Marine Parade.
Return
Kapiti Boating Club
You will return to the beach at Paraparaumu Beach, in front of the Kapiti Boating Club.
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
Kapiti Island - visit Rangatira Point
1 Stop
1
Kapiti Island
Our overnight experience package is all-inclusive and gives you 2 full days on the island.
We’ll have a yummy packed lunch waiting for you at check-in, then you'll be met by an experienced local guide at Rangatira in the middle of the island. Your guide will walk with you, share the rich human and ecological stories, and help you identify the flora and fauna around you. From the arrival of the first Māori to the eradication of the last rat, we will take you through the history of this land.
At Rangatira you will also have the chance to climb Kapiti's highest peak, Tuteremoana, or explore the lower tracks through established New Zealand forest. In the afternoon you'll be transported to Waiorua, where you'll spend the night at the lodge. You'll be treated to local beer and wine, and a delicious home cooked meal before heading out after dark on a guided night walk.
Staying in a cosy cabin, you'll fall asleep to the sound of calling Kiwi and Weka, Kaka and Ruru.