Island bird sanctuary reached by licensed boat.
Off Paraparaumu, about 1 hour
Kāpiti Island is one of New Zealand’s oldest nature reserves, with native birds including kiwi; visits are by permit with licensed operators.
Listings are for identification and discovery; confirm opening hours, prices and details independently before visiting.
| Name | Kind | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Interislander ferry to PictonWellington to Picton, about 3.5 hours | Ferry | Scenic crossing of Cook Strait into the Marlborough Sounds. |
| MartinboroughWairarapa, about 1 hour | Wine village | Small village surrounded by vineyards. |
| Cape PalliserSouthern Wairarapa, about 2 hours | Coast | Lighthouse and fur seal colony at the North Island’s southern tip. |
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