Kapiti Island Nature Tours

17/09/2024

“Highly recommended! We went for a day trip to Waiorua Bay, did the hiking tracks and had a yummy lunch at the lodge.

“If you're quiet and patient… the birdlife hugs you, comes closer and we were lucky to see so many native species. Stunning. The iwi and DOC taking care of Kapiti Island are doing an amazing job.” - Sarita Petric, June 2024

Have you visited Kapiti Island yet? Feel free to post your experience and tag us @‌kapitiislandnaturetours so we can share it on our social.

Kāpiti Coast NZ

06/09/2024

Have you heard? We’re kicking off the weekends, Kapiti Island-style, with our new Friday-night stays! Make it a long weekend and have an island getaway this spring.

Find out more about our overnight experience here: https://www.kapitiisland.com/overnight-experience/

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Kapiti Island is one of New Zealand's most important nature reserves. Book your ferry tickets, guided tour or even better stay the night for some Kiwi spotting.

29/08/2024

📸 Were you lucky enough to spot one of our takahe on your visit? We’d love to see your photos. Feel free to comment below and attach your pics.

16/08/2024

Amazing news! We’ve been recognised in Tripadvisor's Travellers' Choice Awards 2024. So humbled to hear we’re among the top 10% of things to do worldwide. And it’s all because of you, our community of manuhiri and supporters. Ngā mihi!

📸 Manaaki's Pictures of Things

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Kapiti Island is an internationally renowned sanctuary for New Zealand native birds, forest, wildlife

07/08/2024

Guess the plant. Is this one too easy? Let us know!

This small tree with dark green, heart-shaped leaves occurs along the coastline of our island, as well as low-lying areas throughout Aotearoa.

It’s a staple in rongoā (traditional medicine) because of its many healing qualities. If you don’t recognise it yet, you probably will once you hear the name, as more and more skincare and health products are coming out with this ingredient in them.

What is this plant?

02/08/2024

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thank you, James P, for sharing your Kapiti Island adventure!

“Most fantastic experience. Beautiful autumn weather complimented this stunningly beautiful island experience. The staff, from check-in, to boat crew, to island guides, were a testimony to what a friendly and beautiful people we are in New Zealand. If you do nothing else in Kapiti (which you should do plenty of other great experiences) do the island tour.”

James P, Tripadvisor, April 2024

P.S. There is still time to get 20% off all tours. Visit https://www.kapitiisland.com/ and use Promo Code WARM20 at checkout. Offer ends 31st August.

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25/07/2024

How many kererū can you count?

Winter is a great time to spot our beautiful big endemic pigeons. From perching along the boulder bank track (which is only open in winter) to looking like they’re about to conduct a symphony, kererū are a highlight of any visit to Kapiti Island.

📸 Amanda Reid (boulder bank kererū); Manaaki’s Pictures of Things (single kererū)

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13/07/2024

We love hearing from our manuhiri about their experiences on Kapiti Island. This whānau even made it to the summit.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “We had a fantastic trip - grandparents and children - so a great adventure for the 5 and 8 year olds.

“The boat trip was fun, the bird song was amazing and lots of sightings of rare birds.

“Five hours on the island was enough to walk to the summit.

“Great example of ecosystem restoration when the pests are removed. Everyone should experience that.

“Seemed quite expensive for a family at first but well worth it.

“100% recommended.”

April 2024, Tripadvisor

P.S. There is still time to get 20% off all tours. Visit https://www.kapitiisland.com/ and use Promo Code WARM20 at checkout. Offer ends 31st August.

Kāpiti Coast NZ

05/07/2024

Those cosy cabin vibes. In a word: idyllic.

Bring the kids, stay the night, explore, relax and enjoy the experience of a lifetime.

P.S. Get 20% off all tours, including during the school holidays. Visit https://www.kapitiisland.com/ and use Promo Code WARM20 at checkout. Offer ends 31st August.

Coast NZ

30/06/2024

This is your sign to visit Kapiti Island. An unforgettable trip for the whole family these school holidays.

There's still time to get 20% off all tours. Visit https://www.kapitiisland.com/ and use Promo Code WARM20 at checkout. Offer ends 31st August.

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27/06/2024

✨ For those celebrating Matariki and Puanga in Aotearoa, we hope you get a chance to pause & reflect on the past year, spend time with whānau and look forward to a prosperous new year.

21/06/2024

✨ Planning your Matariki weekend? Book now to save 20% off any of our trips.

You'll love our self-guided day trip to Waiorua. Check out these photos from last weekend, exploring the Boulder Bank coastline track.

Bookings now open for Friday 28th to Sunday 30th June. Use Promo Code WARM20 at checkout.
https://www.kapitiisland.com/ferry-tickets-self-guided-tours/

Or call our reservations team
0800 527 484


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14/06/2024

Friends and whānau, we’ve extended our sale! You can now book until 31st August 👏.

Come and experience the trip of a lifetime this winter or early spring and get 20% off. Applies to all Kapiti Island tours starting before 30th September 2024.

Visit https://www.kapitiisland.com/ and use Promo Code WARM20 at checkout.

@‌KapitiCoastNewZealand

07/06/2024

❤️ We were so delighted with this email from Avon and Vicki recently that we had to share it with you. Brought a smile to our faces!

“We just want to say thank you to you guys for our trip on Saturday. We were so impressed, from your first emails to our first physical encounter.

“We were greeted in the check-in area and made to feel so welcome. Then the young man checking our bags was really great. Turns out he was our guide, too. He was amazing, but I’ll come to that.

“Boarding the boat, and the talk through that, was excellent. The boat trip was really cool, too. Then the guide. He was absolutely incredible. He gave us his presentation on the island, the history and what to look for. He had everyone in the palm of his hand. His relaxed style and body language as he explained everything was brilliant.

“We didn’t climb to the top, but explored the lower tracks. We soon learnt that if we stopped and waited for a while, the bush came alive. So enthralling to say the least.

“We feel that your team is world-class. We’re certainly walking adverts for you. Once again, thank you so much.”

31/05/2024

We had the pleasure of hosting Piers Gilbertson on the motu. He’s the sound designer for the new permanent exhibition at Wellington’s Te Papa Museum: Te Taiao | Nature. We thought you’d enjoy the film he made about his experience.

He was on the hunt for something special - the New Zealand dawn chorus:

“The dawn chorus was famous for being a deafening wall of noise with hundreds of species singing together. It’s almost impossible to find that now in New Zealand as the decline of species has made it more and more rare.”

Here, off the beaten track, he found it.

“Although The Nest may act as a bit of a wake-up call, just like the dawn chorus, it’s also about hope and regeneration. Come and hear it for yourself.”

It’s so special visiting the exhibition, knowing that the sounds came from our island. Three million visitors have now been through. What a milestone!

Would make a great King’s Birthday weekend activity. For more information about Te Taiao | Nature, visit www.tepapa.nz/TeTaiaoNature.

Kāpiti Coast NZ

27/05/2024

Thank you so much to Kāpiti Coast NZ for sharing our story and letting more manuhiri know about our unique experience. We hope you can come and visit soon.

24/05/2024

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thank you to all our manuhiri who take the time to share their experiences of our tours 🙏. Here’s a recent one from Extraordinary717293 on Tripadvisor.

“Incredible tour and hospitality, would highly recommend to anyone! The intro talk about the birds and history of the wildlife and conservation was really interesting, had a great time listening out for the birds as I made my way up to the summit, heard and saw so many.

“And then after arriving at the lodge had a really interesting talk on the Maori history of Kapiti Island and the family who own the land, so impressive how the family run this business.

“Then just sitting by the cabin/tents and watching the birds until dinner was amazing. The 3 course dinner with wine was fantastic as well as the breakfast and lunch the next day.

“All the staff were amazing, so welcoming and friendly and knowledgeable, just fantastic at their jobs. Unfortunately didn't see any kiwi on the guided night walk but was still fun and saw some penguins!”

Kāpiti Coast NZ

Kapiti Island is one of New Zealand's most important nature reserves. Book your ferry tickets, guided tour or even better stay the night for some Kiwi spotting.

22/05/2024

𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙡𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙆𝙖𝙥𝙞𝙩𝙞 𝙄𝙨𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙? Save 20% on all tours until 30th September. 🏃‍♀️ Get in quick, sale ends 31st May. Sale includes King’s Birthday weekend, Matariki, and the July school holidays.

You could choose a…
- Self-Guided Eco-Experience
- Guided Tour & enjoy lunch with us
- Overnight Experience with a lodge stay

𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗠𝟮𝟬
https://www.kapitiisland.com/

Or call our reservations team
0800 527 484

𝘋𝘪𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸…

Every Kapiti Island Nature Tour experience includes:

🛥 Return ferry rides
🙋‍♀️ Introductory talk from a guide
🌿 DOC permit
🪶 Rare and beautiful birds to spot
📸 Stunning views
👍 Memories of a lifetime

17/05/2024

Looking for an adventure this King’s Birthday Weekend? Book a tour with us from 1st to 3rd June and treat the family, or just yourselves, to one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s must-do experiences.

Choose from a range of options, from Self-Guided Half-Day tours (https://www.kapitiisland.com/ferry-tickets-self-guided-tours/) to our incredible Overnight Experience (https://www.kapitiisland.com/overnight-experience-kiwi-spotting/)

Kāpiti Coast NZ

11/05/2024

Happy Mother’s Day ❤️.

Celebrating all the mamas out there who are precious to you.

📸 's Pictures of Things

03/05/2024

It’s Mother’s Day next Sunday. Are you stuck on what to get for the mama in your life?

Treat her to something special from our shop. We have lots of quality local products to choose from.

Or even easier, get her a gift certificate so she can book an island experience of her choice.

Buy a gift certificate here: https://www.kapitiisland.com/gift-cards-vouchers/

Or visit us in-store at 29 Marine Parade, Paraparaumu Beach.

You can visit Kapiti Island for a day, be guided and enjoy a cooked lunch or even stay overnight in our lodge or glamping tents.

27/04/2024

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We love it when you share your positive experiences of our tours. Ngā mihi, Gavin (Tripadvisor, March 2024).

“Our group of 10 ranging in ages from 65 years to a one-year-old had an awesome day at Rangatira Bay. The staff from Kapiti Island Nature Tours were friendly, helpful and informative. We observed most of the birds highlighted in the introductory talk (lucky enough to observe the two takahe) and the views from the track were awesome. We highly recommend the trip and for those who do not feel able to do the challenging (steep) two-hour walk to the viewing tower on Tuteremoana Summit, there are plenty of worthwhile walks around the information shelter up from the beach.”

Kapiti Island is one of New Zealand's most important nature reserves. Book your ferry tickets, guided tour or even better stay the night for some Kiwi spotting.

21/04/2024

🌍 Celebrating our island taonga this EarthDay.org.

As kaitiaki of our island, we strive to carry on the legacy passed down to us, including the natural resources that sustain us, preserving and maintaining our business and our island home for future generations.

Come visit us soon and experience this unique and precious part of the world.

13/04/2024

In partnership with Takahē Recovery, we’re celebrating our precious takahē these school holidays.

Have you met a takahē yet? Kua tūtaki anō koe ki te takahē?

Ko Kawa tēnei. This is Kawa, the female takahē of Waiorua Valley.

One of the rarest birds in the world, our takahē enjoy a safe, predator-free home on Kapiti Island.

Visit us this April school holidays and learn the amazing story of this incredible survivor.

Don't forget, we have 20% off all tours until 28th April. Use Promo Code 𝗔𝗡𝗭𝗔𝗖𝟮𝟰 at checkout.

📸 Manaaki Barrett (https://www.facebook.com/ManaakisPictures)

12/04/2024

What does a day trip to Kapiti Island look like? Just ask Roady!

Get your friends together and use Promo Code 𝗔𝗡𝗭𝗔𝗖𝟮𝟰 at checkout to get 20% off all tours. Offer ends 28th April.

Book now: https://www.kapitiisland.com/

05/04/2024

Looking for a family adventure? Treat the kids these holidays and enjoy 20% off all tours!

Manuhiri highly recommend our Overnight Experience. It includes an unforgettable stay at our lodge, surrounded by kiwi country, friendly kākā and pebbles perfect for skimming.

Or book a day trip and explore Kapiti Island’s stunning bush and coastal walks. Either way, you’ll find friendly manu - and memories - galore.

Enjoy 20% off from April 14th to 28th.
Use Promo Code 𝗔𝗡𝗭𝗔𝗖𝟮𝟰

Overnight Experience: https://www.kapitiisland.com/overnight-experience-kiwi-spotting/

Guided Tour: https://www.kapitiisland.com/guided-tours/

Self-guided: https://www.kapitiisland.com/ferry-tickets-self-guided-tours/

26/03/2024

Pack your sturdy footwear, water bottle and hat and come and experience Ōkupe Lagoon this Easter.

Our Deluxe Guided Day Tour allows time after your lunch at the lodge to explore the northern tip of the island.

The Valley Loop Track takes an hour and 30 minutes, following a gentle gradient to a lookout above the western cliffs. Spot an array of rare and endangered native manu around the lagoon, and really get away from it all in nature.

22/03/2024

. EDIT - and the answer was weka! Ka pai tō mahi Rene Gardiner-Hokianga.

Something a little different for all you nature lovers this week - instead of our usual Guess the Object, it’s Guess the Manu! Do you know which Kapiti Island resident this is?



📸 Manaaki Barrett (https://www.facebook.com/ManaakisPictures)