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Kāpiti Coastal Cycle RoutePaekākāriki to Peka PekaThis sign-posted route begins at Ames Street, Paekākāriki and travels north through QE Park on Te Ara o Whareroa then follows the coast roads north along parts of the Paraparaumu Explorer and Waikanae to Peka Peka Loop.

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Waikanae River LoopWaikanae via Waikanae Beach Park on the north bank of the Waikanae river at the beach, take the gentle route along the north bank towards the old State Highway One. Come back towards the beach on the south bank, crossing the footbridge at Otaihanga Domain. Look out for diverse birdlife and swimming spots.

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Kāpiti Cycle Route – ExpresswayRaumati South – Peka PekaEasy riding on the shared (multi use) path beside the Expressway, with undulating paths alongside wetlands. Look out for the Heritage Trail on the way. Links easily to other routes and the railway stations at Paraparaumu and Waikanae.

Whareroa FarmDepartment of ConservationA hillside recreation reserve offering walking, picnicking, mountain biking and horse riding, with links to the Akatarawa Forest Park via Campbell’s Mill Road. Access Queen Elizabeth Park using the SH One underpass. www.doc.govt.nz

15 KM

Paraparaumu LoopParaparaumu via Otaihanga Park by the library in Rimu Road, ride along the Wharemauku Stream past the airport. Follow the Kāpiti Coastal Cycle Route north through Paraparaumu Beach and around to Otaihanga Domain to join the Waikanae River Loop before taking Kāpiti Cycle Route – Expressway south.

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Waikanae Beach to Peka Peka LoopWaikanae Beach via Peka PekaPark at the beach and follow Kāpiti Coastal Cycle Route north to Peka Peka. Join the Kāpiti Cycle Route – Expressway south then follow Te Moana Rd and Rauparaha St back to Waikanae Beach. Links to the Waikanae River Loop. Take care on Paetawa and Peka Peka Rd where the footpath ends.

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Te Ara o Whareroa Paekākāriki – Raumati South From Paekākāriki through the dunes of Queen Elizabeth Park to Poplar Avenue in Raumati South. There are several popular family cycle routes that link up to Kāpiti Cycle Route – Expressway.

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Foot Passenger Ferry to Kāpiti Island(Bookings required)

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Caution High traffic and speed or narrow roads Te Araroa – New Zealand’s Trail

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Mobility-friendly routeEquestrian access key required.Key from Kāpiti Coast District Council, Rimu Road 04 296 4700.

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kapiticoast.govt.nz/stridenride

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Ngā Manu Nature ReserveWaikanae Outdoor Pool (Summer only)Hemi Matenga Memorial Park tracks (DOC)Mahara GalleryWaikanae Estuary Scientific Reserve (DOC)To Mangaone Walkway and Akatarawa Forest ParkNikau ReserveSouthward Car MuseumKāpiti Island ToursMaclean ParkCoastlands Aquatic CentreKāpiti Coast District Council BuildingCoastlands Shopping Marine Gardens splashpad and miniature railway (rides Sunday only)Mataihuka WalkwayTramway and US Marine Corps MemorialSurf ClubHistoric Railway Station and MuseumAkatarawa Forest ParkPaekākāriki Escarpment Track

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Paekākāriki Escarpment TrackPaekākāriki to Pukerua BayA steep, narrow and exposed 3-4 hour walk with amazing views to Kāpiti Island. Railway station access at Pukerua Bay and Paekākāriki. The ‘Stairway to Heaven’ is a hugely popular part of Te Araroa. www.teararoa.org.nz

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Plan your tripIf you are planning to visit our beaches, check tide times at www.metservice.comIf you are travelling to Kāpiti by bus or train, plan your journey at www.metlink.org.nzTaxi Service Paraparaumu Taxis 04 296 1111

For more leisure activities and recreational ideas visit www.kapiticoastnz.com

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Ōtaki Surf ClubHistoric churchesHaruatai Park including Ōtaki Pool, splashpad and pump track Outlet shoppingHistoric Railway StationŌtaki-Māori Racing ClubGreater Wellington Regional Council depot Chrystall’s Bend LagoonNorth Bank walkway Tararua Forest Park

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Ōtaki River North StopbankŌtaki River via Ōtaki BeachFrom State Highway One to the coast, this trail first passes a working quarry so please take care and follow the signs. East of the Highway is the 2km Chrystall’s Bend Walkway and Lagoon. This walkway also passes through a working quarry and the route is open Monday to Friday 5PM to dusk, Saturday noon to dusk.

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Te Horo BridlewaysNorth Te Horo – South Te HoroExtensive beach riding opportunities with mounting blocks provided at the beach end of Peka Peka and Te Hapua Roads. From Te Horo Beach, riders can join the Waikanae to Peka Peka Loop.

Shared and multi use pathway informationCyclists• Give way to walkers, use a bell or a

friendly greeting when approaching other shared pathway users (especially horses) to let them know you are there.

• Be patient behind walkers or slower riders and pull over where practical to let faster riders pass.

• Ride only where permitted; keep off closed tracks or private land.

• When cycling on the road, follow the road rules. Don’t cycle more than two abreast, signal your intentions clearly and stop for red lights and pedestrian crossings.

Walkers• Keep to the left on shared pathways,

try not to walk more than two abreast, especially if the path is busy with cyclists

horse riders.• Be aware of other shared pathway users,

and step aside to let other users pass.

Horse riders• Share with care.• Horse riding is allowed on any of the Kāpiti

beaches, but restrictions apply to areas near town centres and popular bathing or boat launching areas in summer.

• Do not ride along the current State Highway 1.

• Take care using rural road berms.• Tracks are on road berms except beach

and expressway.• Please remove manure on shared paths.

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Te Araroa – New Zealand’s TrailTe Araroa is New Zealand’s trail linking the North and South Islands. Part of the route passes through Kāpiti, as shown. Find out more at www.teararoa.org.nz

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Toilets

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Te Araroa – New Zealand’s Trail

Cycle route

Walking route

Horse riding routeEquestrian access key required. Key from GWRC, Riverbank Road, Ōtaki 06 3647130 State Highway 1