Otaki, WellingtonOtaki MuseumPharazyn ReserveWaikanae ParkKapiti Marine ReserveKiripiti Scientific ReserveLake Waitawa
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Otaki

Otaki is a town in Kāpiti Coast district, Wellington, New Zealand of about 6,086 people. Within 50 km by road there are 193 places to visit: 123 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 beaches & coast and 19 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Otaki Museum, Rangiātea Church and Pharazyn Reserve.

40.7583° S, 175.1500° EPop. 6,086

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Within 30 km135 places
Within 50 km193
Must-see94
Notable178
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Otaki Museum, museum near Otaki
Must-see

Otaki Museum

Museum · 1 km

Rangiātea Church, church near Otaki
Must-see

Rangiātea Church

Church · 2 km

Pharazyn Reserve, park near Otaki
Must-see

Pharazyn Reserve

Park · 17 km

Places near Otaki by type

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One day from Otaki

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:08 pm

105 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Otaki
  2. Kapiti Marine Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Pharazyn Reservepark · 45 min
  4. Kiripiti Scientific Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Tararua Forest Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Lake Waitawalake · 45 min
  7. Back in Otaki
Today’s loopOtakiStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Otaki?

Otaki Museum (museum, about 1 km), Rangiātea Church (church, about 2 km), Pharazyn Reserve (park, about 17 km), Nga Manu Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 17 km), Waikanae Park (park, about 19 km), Te Rauparaha (heritage site, about 2 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Otaki?

193 places on Spotwander: 123 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 beaches & coast, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 forts & heritage, 3 churches.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Otaki?

Ringawhati, about 7 km by road; Thompson (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Otaki?

Peka Peka Beach, about 14 km by road; Kurukōhatu Point (23 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Otaki?

Start in Otaki, visit Kapiti Marine Reserve, then Pharazyn Reserve, then Kiripiti Scientific Reserve, then Tararua Forest Park, then Lake Waitawa, and drive back — about 105 km by road in all.