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Places to stay

Overnight stays are not permitted within the nature reserve on the island. However, some of the island is in private ownership. On this land Kapiti Island Nature Tours offers a homestay option for visitors.

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Weather

NZ weather

Maps

New Zealand topographic maps are available from DOC Visitor Centres

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Important notices about DOC managed areas in the Wellington region

Wellington NZ website

Footnotes - Wellington Hawke's Bay Conservancy newsletter

Stop the spread of didymo
Check, Clean, Dry all items before entering, and when moving between, waterways.

Safety

Follow the Outdoor Safety Code:
1. Plan your trip
2. Tell someone
3. Be aware of the weather
4. Know your limits
5. Take sufficient supplies

Contacts

Wellington Visitor Centre
Phone: +64 4 384 7770
Address: 18 Manners Street
Wellington
Email: wellingtonvc@doc.govt.nz
Full office details
Kapiti (Inactive) Area Office
Phone: +64 4 296 1112
Full office details

Kapiti Coast Visitor Information Centre

Conservation for prosperity. Tiakina te taiao, kia puawai