Tickets & tours
Daily visitor numbers are capped. Book a tour package to secure your ferry crossing and mandatory DOC permit together.
Most bookedKapiti Island is one of New Zealand’s best-kept nature sanctuaries and a pest and predator-free haven for native birds. Take the ferry from Paraparaumu Beach to Waiorua...
Top ratedJust off the Kapiti Coast is Kapiti Island, a bird and nature sanctuary free of predators and pests. This overnight experience offers the one-of-a-kind opportunity to...
Small groupThis tour is all about you. We travel in luxury to the Kapiti region just north of Wellington and can customize the tour to suit your...
Prices are per person and subject to change. Tour operators bundle the DOC permit fee into the ticket.
Compare the main options for visiting the island.
| Option | Duration | Viator from | GetYourGuide from | Rating | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| classic day tour | 5 h to 6 h | $189 | Compare | 4.8 (574) | bird watchers and nature lovers |
| overnight experience | 48 h | $406 | Compare | 4.9 (482) | an immersive wildlife encounter |
| private coast tour | 7 h | $209 | Compare | 4.7 (10) | personalized regional exploration |
Yes. A Department of Conservation (DOC) permit is mandatory to land on the island. Authorized tour operators include this permit in their package prices.
Day tours start from $169 NZD per adult and $99 NZD per child. A fully guided tour with lunch costs around $325 NZD. Overnight stays cost more.
Yes. After your introductory briefing, you can walk the marked tracks independently. You must stick to the established tracks and mowed areas at all times.
From Viator
574 reviews of the classic day tour on Viator
Wonderful Island and a very nice and knowledgeable guide! Really genuine experience of NZ nature and culture!
I planned a trip for my partners birthday in October. Weather ended up being terrible, so asked if we could rebook. Fillnally rebooked for May. All the stuff are incredibly friendly and hospitable. Gave great information about the history of the island, and the descendants who look after it today. Had a great time, such a beautiful Island! Would highly recommend going over if you haven't already.
We loved every minute of our stay on Kapiti Island! From the moment you arrive you are well looked after. The hosts make you feel incredibly welcome and do a fab job of passing on their knowledge of the island, it's history and all the bird life. Food was great too! It made for an amazing school holidays get away for our whānau.
