Paraparaumu
New Zealand · WellingtonNZ
Town in Wellington Region, New Zealand
Paraparaumu is a town in the south-western North Island of New Zealand. It lies on the Kāpiti Coast, 51 kilometres (32 mi) north of the nation's capital city, Wellington. It is also known to residents as Pram or Paraparam.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 30,100
- Coordinates
- -40.917, 175.017
- Timezone
- Pacific/Auckland
- Elevation
- 77 m
Overview of Paraparaumu
Travellers heading to Wellington, New Zealand will find Paraparaumu, a compact town. Around 30,100 people live here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. The local offer centres on nature, adventure and sports. Season planning starts with its southern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Paraparaumu
Nature in Paraparaumu
(4)The nature shortlist for Paraparaumu: Caves, Countryside, Islands and Nature Reserves. Everything listed here comes from what Paraparaumu is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Adventure in Paraparaumu
(2)Looking for adventure? Paraparaumu has Adventure and Shooting Ranges. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Paraparaumu.
Sports in Paraparaumu
(1)On the sports side, Paraparaumu offers Golf. Everything listed here comes from what Paraparaumu is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Paraparaumu
December to March is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of October to November and March to April suit hiking and outdoor days.
Getting there & around
Small places like Paraparaumu are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Wellington. Time zone: Pacific/Auckland.
Similar destinations
Places near Paraparaumu that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paraparaumu known for?
- Paraparaumu, in Wellington, New Zealand, is best known for nature, adventure and sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 30,100 residents.
- What can you do in Paraparaumu?
- Recorded activities in Paraparaumu include Caves, Countryside, Islands, Nature Reserves and Adventure. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Paraparaumu?
- December to March is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of October to November and March to April suit hiking and outdoor days.
- Where is Paraparaumu located?
- Paraparaumu is located in Wellington, New Zealand. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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