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The Kapiti Coast is a coastal strip in the region Wellington.
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The area of Kapiti Coast derives its name from the offshore island Kapiti which is located in the Tasman Sea and serves as a bird sanctuary. It is a rural structured narrow strip that runs to the east from the mountain ranges of the Tararua Ranges is limited. Administratively, the district belongs Kapiti Coast to the Wellington area.
places
- Paraparaumu is the capital of the district with over 25,000 inhabitants
- Otaki has around 5,600 inhabitants
- 'Paekakariki, approx. 1,750 inhabitants
Other goals
- Lindale Park. Rest area of a farm on the northern edge of Paraparaumu next to SH 1, walking paths, farm animals, children's playground. Café, restaurant and most of all Cheese shop, Olives, wine and other local products.
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getting there
By plane
There is one in Paraparaumu Regional airport(IATA: PPQ), he's going out with small machines Blenheim, Nelson and Wellington approached.
By train
The stops in Paraparaumu once a day Overlanders on his way between Wellington and Auckland. Paraparaumu is also the station of the Capital Connection between Wellington and Palmerston North.
By bus
In the street
The Kapiti-Coast is crossed lengthwise by SH 1, the main town Paraparaumu is roughly in the middle between Wellington and Levin.