What to do in Paraparaumu

Activities, attractions and tours
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Paraparaumu Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Paraparaumu has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Paraparaumu is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Paraparaumu to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Paraparaumu Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Paraparaumu.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Paraparaumu attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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Raumati Beach

While visiting Raumati Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Paraparaumu Beach and Raumati Beach.

Raumati Beach
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Paraparaumu Beach

If you're spending some time in Paraparaumu Beach, Paraparaumu Beach and Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.

Paraparaumu Beach
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Raumati South

Though Raumati South might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Raumati Beach and Paraparaumu Beach.

Raumati South
#TroveOn The museum has a very good collection of vintage cars. Takes one back into the by-gone era.

Otaihanga

Otaihanga is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve or Southward Car Museum.

Otaihanga
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Nikau Valley

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Nikau Valley and surrounding area, you can visit Lindale Park and Putangirua Pinnacles.

Nikau Valley
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Maungakotukutuku

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Maungakotukutuku and surrounding area, you can visit Coastlands Shoppingtown and Raumati Beach.

Maungakotukutuku