Kapiti Island



Kapiti Island is located about 40kms north of Wellington. It is a special place as it is a reserve for New Zealand native flora and fauna. All pests on the island were erradicated around 1996, and since then the native plant and bird species have flourished.

Access to Kapiti Island is by permit only and the number of visitors are limited to a maximum of 50 per day.

It's a place where you can get an idea of what the main land of New Zealand was like a few hundred years ago.

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The cliffs on the western side drop more than 500 metres.

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Lookout tower at the highest point on the island.

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The waters around the island are very clear and make for good diving.

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View of Kapiti Island from Pukerua Bay.

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Kaka. NZ native parrot. Very friendly and cheeky.

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Weka. This is another very inquisitive bird, who is known for stealing your lunch.

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Succulents growing in an old log.

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On the Northern side of the island.

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Bluebottle. They can provide a nasty sting!

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Old gravestone.

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The west side of the island is very rugged compared to the east side.

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Sunset over Kapiti.


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