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Samantha Sanderson

You could spend a whole week visiting a different museum each day. We’re renowned for our transport museums, and we’ve got a working windmill in Foxton.

You could spend a whole week visiting a different museum each day. We’re renowned for our transport museums, and we’ve got a working windmill in Foxton. Many locals are passionate about their history, and are only too happy to share it with you.

Combine your museum visit with a short walk or picnic, or head to the beach for a dip in our lovely safe swimming beaches.


Wellington Tramway Museum (Paekakariki)
Southward Car Museum (Paraparaumu)
Museum of Aviation (Paraparaumu)
Kapiti Coast Museum (Waikanae)
MAVTech (Foxton)
'De Molen' Windmill (Foxton)

For more museum options, download your Recapture the Romance brochurehere.


Contact our i-SITE Visitor Information Centres for more details including bus, train, and tide timetables; or the latest in other activities and events. They are located in Paraparaumu, Otaki and Levin.

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