What to do in Kapiti
What would you like to do while in Kapiti? Well, there are many choices but here are a few ideas:
Visit Kapiti Island
Nearby Kapiti Island is one of the few accessible island nature reserves where you can see rare New Zealand birds, some of which are not present on the mainland. To visit the island (15 minutes by small ferry) a permit is required from the Department of Conservation plus a ferry booking. Your hosts can assist you in making the day trip, but contact Brian as early as possible as daily visitor numbers are limited and heavily booked in summer. The photo shows the island shrouded in sea-mist and low cloud from Sudbury Heights.
Kapiti Island Nature Reserve
Play a round of Golf
There are several golf courses in the neighbourhood and two close by: The Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club offers top class golf at their links course just 5 mins away from Sudbury Heights. 
Take a look at their website www.paraparaumubeachgolfclub.co.nz
The Kapiti Golf Club operates a nine-hole course just 10 mins from Sudbury Heights.
www.nzgolfcourses.co.nz/kapiti/club.htm
Walking
Kapiti is very flat and ideal for walking. The beach (3 kms) offers a great opportunity for a salty walk and if you like, a great fish and chip dinner by the beach afterwards. There are also many bush and river walks close by - maps are available onsite. And the 15 minute stroll to the shopping centre takes you alongside the Wharemauku Stream and adjacent wetland where NZ birdlife can be seen - see photo.
Trout Fishing
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Experienced trout-fisher Maurice Broome will arrange a one or two-day experience to fit in with your itinerary. Trips take you to trout waters on the Manawatu or Rangitikei River systems of Kapiti. Contact your hosts for further information.
Visit Nga Manu Nature Reserve
This Waikanae nature reserve offers you a unique opportunity to see a diverse range of native flora and fauna. See www.ngamanu.co.nz
Go Cycling
The Paraparaumu is ideal for cycling – ride to the beach (3 kms) or via the walkways to Raumati for a great Kiwi coffee or delicious hot chocolate. Complimentary bicycles and helmets are provided at Sudbury Heights.
Sightseeing
There are several ways of doing this but from the air you have get a spectacular view of the Kapiti Coast. The following options are available from Paraparaumu Airport, just minutes from Sudbury Heights.
Flying with the Kapiti Aero Club
The Kapiti Aero Club offers sight-seeing or private charter flights, or if you are a pilot take over the controls yourself. See here for details: www.kapitiaeroclub.co.nz
Gliding
The Wellington Gliding Club also offers an experience you won't forget. An exhilarating experience to be sure.
See here for details: www.soar.co.nz
Helicoptering
Helipro offers a variety of sightseeing and charter flights and like glider flying, it's also great way to see the local area.
See here for details: www.paraparaumu.helipro.co.nz
4 x 4 Riding
Age does not matter with this fun activity. Folks up to 81 years of age have tried 4 x 4 rides in the vast spaces of the reserve in Kapiti's hills. Check it out here: www.kapitifourx4.co.nz
Dining
There are many excellent restaurants on the Kapiti Coast providing a great range of food, including fine dining, café style, traditional roasts, fish, bistro, Chinese, Cambodian, Indian, Thai, and Italian to name some.
Wellington Options
The capital city offers much for the tourist and your hosts can advise you on what to do with your available time. Unlike Wellington, Paraparaumu has few parking restrictions and no parking meters but with it's great commuter train service it’s easy to get into Wellington, avoiding the hassle of taking your vehicle into the city. Should you opt to drive in, advice on city parking is available. With Wellington being only 50 minutes away by bus or train you will have plenty of time for sightseeing and shopping – and the national museum Te Papa (“Our Place”) is well worth a visit. www.wellingtonnz.com