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Otaki, Paraparaumu, Raumati and
Waikanae
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Accommodation
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Cafes
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Beaches and Walks
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Things to do
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- When you head north out of
Wellington
along State Highway One you will drive through some of the
following towns:
Paraparaumu,
Otaki, Levin,
Raumati
and
Waikanae. These towns
are within an hour's drive from Wellington and are easily
accessible from the Hutt Valley. So instead of just passing
through why not take a day trip and visit some of the great
family-friendly places they have to offer.
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Paekakariki
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Battle Hill Farm
Forest Park which is of interest to families can be found
on Paekakariki Hill Road. Between Paekakariki and Raumati South is
Queen
Elizabeth Park.
Steam Inc.
and
Rail and
Heritage Museum
are located at the Paekakariki Railway Station and are open
weekends and public holidays. The Rail and Heritage Museum is
open from 1 pm - 3 pm. Freephone 0800 783 264
www.steaminc.org.nz
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Paraparaumu
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You
can get to Paraparaumu by catching a train at Wellington's railway
station. The trains travel regularly due to many residents working
in Wellington city.
At
Maclean
Park at Paraparaumu Beach, is a skating and skateboard Bowl.
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Southward Car
Museum, Otaihanga Road, just north of Paraparaumu.
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Ph: 04 297 1221
Web:
www.southward.org.nz
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A must for
car lovers, take your time and view the cars from our past.
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2-Stroke
Miniature Golf, Location: Coastlands at Paraparaumu.
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Ph: 04 902 7876 Bring the family along and have some fun.
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- Lindale
Centre, State Highway
1 approaching Paraparaumu,
Ph: 04 4 297
0916
www.lindale.co.nz
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Otaki
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Otaki
is about one hour's drive from central Wellington along State Highway
One. There are two main parks in
Otaki. Haruatai Park on Mill Road and an adventure playground, which is close to the
beach at
Tasman Road.
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Raumati
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Raumati lies just south of Paraparaumu in the lower North Island.
Raumati has three adventure
playgrounds. The first playground is on Alexander Road, the second
Marine Gardens,
is off the northern end of Rosetta
Road, and lastly Matthew Parkon Menin Road.
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Trainscene (Miniature Trains)
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Ph: 04 904 3048
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Trainscene is open on Sundays and
public holidays from 1pm to 4:30 pm at Marine Gardens at Raumati
Beach.
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Raumati Beach
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Raumati Pool, located Marine Gardens on Raumati Beach is a heated, covered pool. Phone 04 904
5787 for more details.
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Waikanae
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Waikanae
is just north of Paraparaumu via State Highway One.
Waikanae Park is located
on the corner of Ngarara Road and Park Ave.
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Reikorangi
Potteries Park and Cafe
- Reikorangi Road, Waikanae.
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Ph: 04 293 5146
- Open from Wed-Sunday.
- Come in and have a coffee and look at the great pottery
available to purchase.
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