Overnight Experience Tour on Kapiti Island

Just off the Kapiti Coast is Kapiti Island, a bird and nature sanctuary free of predators and pests. This overnight experience offers the one-of-a-kind opportunity to stay overnight on the otherwise uninhabited island. Try one of the island’s many walking tracks and spot native birds in the canopy. Later, enjoy drinks & nibbles followed by a chef-prepared meal, then head out for a guided night walk to see & hear the island come alive in a different way.


Itinerary

Day 1: Kapiti Island - visit Rangatira Point

Stop At: Kapiti Island, New Zealand
Our overnight experience package is all-inclusive and gives you 2 full days on the island.

We’ll have a yummy packed lunch waiting for you at check-in, then you'll be met by an experienced local guide at Rangatira in the middle of the island. Your guide will walk with you, share the rich human and ecological stories, and help you identify the flora and fauna around you. From the arrival of the first Māori to the eradication of the last rat, we will take you through the history of this land.

At Rangatira you will also have the chance to climb Kapiti's highest peak, Tuteremoana, or explore the lower tracks through established New Zealand forest. In the afternoon you'll be transported to Waiorua, where you'll spend the night at the lodge. You'll be treated to local beer and wine, and a delicious home cooked meal before heading out after dark on a guided night walk.

Staying in a cosy cabin, you'll fall asleep to the sound of calling Kiwi and Weka, Kaka and Ruru.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Dinner: Delicious local kai (food), includes pre-dinner drinks & nibbles.
• Lunch: A yummy packed lunch from a local cafe.
Accommodation included: Stay overnight in one of our comfy cabins.

Day 2: Kapiti Island - explore Waiorua

Stop At: Kapiti Island, New Zealand
A hot breakfast and fresh coffee will help you experience the world come alive as you watch the sunrise over Waiorua Bay, on one of the oldest sanctuaries in the world.

You'll spend your second day exploring the Waiorua tracks, with a coastal or hill walk available. After a hot lunch at the lodge, you'll depart Kapiti in the afternoon of day 2.

Please note: the coastal walk is generally closed between 1 October & 31 March due to nesting seabirds.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.

Informacion Adicional
"Please contact us between 7-7:15am on the day of your tour to confirm your check in time and that the tour is going ahead. Ph: 0800 527 484."
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infant seats available"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"



Start Time: 08:45 AM
Duration: 2 Days
Start location: 29 Marine Parade, Paraparaumu Beach, Paraparaumu 5032, New Zealand

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Return ferry transportation from Paraparaumu Beach to Kapiti Island
• Department of Conservation permits
• An introductory talk from an experienced and passionate local guide
• Overnight stay (choose your accommodation - cabin, tent or ensuite) - each option has its own rate.
• Guided night walk: Experience NZ wildlife by night looking for ruru, korora & Kiwi pukpuku
• Entry / Admission - Kapiti Island
• 2x Lunch
• Accommodation included: 1 night
• 1x Dinner
• 1x Breakfast
• Entry/Admission - Kapiti Island

Not Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Gratuities (not required)

Facilities