Kapiti Island Nature Reserve is just five kilometres from the mainland yet it has a unique and fascinating flora and fauna. Experience how New Zealand must have been over 100 years ago. En route to Kapiti Island you pass through the Kapiti Marine Reserve and you may perhaps see passing whales and dolphins (only in season). Many birds can be seen too, such as gulls, gannets, penguins, terns and shearwaters.
Kapiti Island Nature Reserve
Kapiti Island was made a fauna and flora reserve in 1897. On arrival at Rangatira Point at the Department of Conservation Shelter, your guide will tell you more about the history of the island and how to reach the summit (521 metres). Your guide will explain what you will likely see along the walking tracks that lead to the summit and the track around the coastline. Walk details are also provided on the DOC information boards. Most birds and the impressive forest are to be found below the 200 metre level. You can tour Kapiti Island and watch the birds at your own pace or just relax for a wonderful day.
Picture courtesy Peter Daniel
Department of Conservation Permits:
To protect this wonderful heritage, the New Zealand Department of Conservation issues only 50 visitor permits per day. Permits are obtained by telephoning DOC at (04)
384 7770 at least the day before departure but it pays to book as early as possible as permits may be booked out days and weeks in advance.
Visitor Permits can also be booked
online at http://booking.doc.govt.nz/Menu.aspx?sg=KAP.
Permits must be obtained prior to leaving the beach at Paraparaumu.
To book the ferry, phone (04) 297 2585 or 0274 424 850 or book using the Free phone 0800 433 779 (0800 4 FERRY)
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Kapiti Island Ferry
| Ferry Schedule* |
Daily |
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Daily |
| Depart Paraparaumu beach |
9.00 or 9.30 am |
Arrive Kapiti Island |
9.15 or 9.45 am |
| Depart Kapiti Island |
between 3.00-4.00 pm |
Arrive Paraparaumu Beach |
between 3.15-4.15 pm |
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Passengers must phone 04 297 2585 on the morning of their trip
for a weather check and to confirm the departure time.
Kapiti Marine Charter offer:
- professional operation by friendly
staff
- well presented, clean, and stable
vessel
- excellent safety record - 20 years
without incident
- life jackets are available for
everyone - babies through to XXXL
- first aid kit available on the
ferry and on the island
- staff trained in administering
first aid
- staff willing to assist those with
special needs
- T-shirts and caps can be bought on the ferry.
| Charter costs |
Adult |
Child
(5-15 years) |
Child
(0-4 years) |
| DOC Landing
Permit Fee |
$11.20 |
$5.10 |
$Free |
| Kapiti Marine
Charter Ferry* |
$60.00 |
$35.00 |
$Free |
| Total cost |
$71.20 |
$40.10 |
$Free |
* Ferry Payment to be made on the day, by either cash or cheque.
Join with these famous people who have visited Kapiti Island with Kapiti Marine Charter:
- The American Ambassador
- The Second Secretary of State for
America
- Staff from most Embassies in
Wellington
- The Japanese Princess
- Sir David Attenborough
- Prime Ministers
- International film crews
- And thousands of happy and satisfied travellers.
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Tel:+64 4 297 2585 Free Phone: 0800 433 779 Fax: +64 4 297 2586
Email: kapitimarinecharter@xtra.co.nz http://www.kapitimarinecharter.co.nz
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