Best places: Scenic spots in Paraparaumu, New Zealand

A paved pathway leads to this early-1900s lighthouse with sea views & an evening light display.

👍 Oriental Bay Lookout is a captivating vantage point that accentuates the beauty of Wellington's waterfront. Perched above the iconic Oriental Bay, this lookout offers a stunning panorama of the city and harbor. The golden sands, azure waters, and vibrant esplanade create a picturesque scene below. T...

👍 A lovely walk along the waterfront and ended up at Oriental Bay Beach. The beach itself is nothing special, but the funky vibe and activity on the walk were very cool.

👍👍 The beach is a lovely spot for you and your family to stroll around the area, enjoy the breeze, and swim when the weather permits. It has quite a long coast line, shallow water for you and the kids to swim at, and enough space to do some sport activities. You can park in the nearest parking lot and...

👍👍 Great spot for a walk. Great for LotR fans 😊 Lovely, rather busy as expected however. The loop track is closed until 2024. Don't do a me and walk halfway to have to turn around....

👍👍 Plimmerton has a great local beach. The water is usually calm and it is really shallow for a long way out. It is a sun trap in the afternoon, offering very little shade. We love it in a morning as it is quieter. There are rock pools for the little adventurers and the bigger adventurers can launch k...

😐 It is a nice if you want to sit down and have a nice picnic. There is also a range of walking trails (easy, medium and hard). The road to the place was a steep uphill road. It is paved, but it have a lot of holes which can wreck havoc if you car. Just take it slowly and choose the best line. Keep y...

👍👍 Awesome scenery + views

👍 If you want some serious exercise without having to pay a cent these steps can provide. There are two sets of steps. One has 180 steps and the other 220 steps. It's a good challenge to go up without stopping. The view is great from the top. On a clear day one an see Mount Ruapehu. Also a good view o...

👍👍 Fantastic Experience although if your not very fit it can be a bit challenging at times we did the Tawa Loop took just over 2 hours A must do walk, Great to be amongst the Native Flora and hear the Birds, the Views are awesome although a little over grown, Good walking Tracks, wear sensible footwear...