

Coastal regional park with expansive dunes, native plantings, wetlands and long sandy beach facing Kapiti Island — great for wide coastal vistas, island silhouettes at dawn/sunset, textured dune foregrounds and birdlife. Best at sunrise for low light on the island or at golden hour for warm side-light on grasses; late afternoon gives dramatic skies. Car parking available at main entrances; trails and boardwalks are mostly accessible but expect wind. No entry fee; respect nesting birds and localớ


Coastal regional park with expansive dunes, native plantings, wetlands and long sandy beach facing Kapiti Island — great for wide coastal vistas, island silhouettes at dawn/sunset, textured dune foregrounds and birdlife. Best at sunrise for low light on the island or at golden hour for warm side-light on grasses; late afternoon gives dramatic skies. Car parking available at main entrances; trails and boardwalks are mostly accessible but expect wind. No entry fee; respect nesting birds and localớ