Maungakotukutuku Travel Guide
Paraparaumu
Visit Maungakotukutuku
Popular places to visit
Southward Car Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Southward Car Museum in Paraparaumu. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Paraparaumu Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Paraparaumu Beach during your travels in Paraparaumu Beach?
Raumati Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Raumati Beach during your travels in Raumati South?
Putangirua Pinnacles
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Putangirua Pinnacles during your travels in Paraparaumu. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Paraparaumu at Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club.
Coastlands Shoppingtown
During your visit to Paraparaumu, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Coastlands Shoppingtown. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Top hotels in Maungakotukutuku
Champers Motor Inn
Nice staff
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
The Angus Hotel
Clean, spacious rooms. The staff was very accommodating and friendly. Excellent stay! Thank you!
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt
It’s our go-to hotel when catching the Interislander ferry . Clean tidy and accommodating with 24/7 check in having regard to very late check !
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Totara Lodge
Room spotless, amenities good close to train station and restaurant. Staff ok not very helpful when requesting toast for breakfast,we only wanted 2 pieces of toast and spread was quoted 20.00. On leaving was told we owed 20.00 which we were paying then,had paid accommodations up front. Have stayed ...
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Harbour View Apartment
It was OK. I never saw a single staff member! I booked on line and arrived to find my registration for at the front counter. When I left I dropped my key in the drop box. Strange. No heating, no cooling. Hot summers day and opening a small window wasn't much help. The grounds were awfully run down! ...
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Camellia Court Motel
We were lucky to have a 2 bedroom unit, the unit was very clean, spacious & had everything we needed. Jin was very friendly. We loved our stay & would definitely stay again
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Maungakotukutuku
Nikau Valley
When in Nikau Valley, you can plan a visit to Southward Car Museum and Putangirua Pinnacles, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Paraparaumu Central
If you're spending some time in Paraparaumu Central, Putangirua Pinnacles and Coastlands Shoppingtown are top sights worth seeing.
Raumati Beach
While visiting Raumati Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Paraparaumu Beach and Raumati Beach.
Raumati South
While Raumati South isn't home to many top sights, Raumati Beach and Putangirua Pinnacles are some notable places to visit nearby.
Otaihanga
Otaihanga is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve or Southward Car Museum.
Paraparaumu Beach
While visiting Paraparaumu Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club and Paraparaumu Beach.
