Events

Take the train in from Waikanae to the annual Wellington Home and Garden Show.  This year it is celebrating its 20th anniversary.

World of Wearable Art (WOW) an internationally renowned design competition that attracts entries from over 40 countries every year.  2019 will explore the beauty and grandeur of a frozen land...you will encounter the unimaginable.  In 2018 over 60,000 people saw the show.  Book your tickets and stay with us...take the train in to the city then an easy walk along to the TSB Arena on Welly Waterfront.

Photo Marathons are photography competitions with a twist. Participants meet at a set time at a fixed location. At the start time of the event, three themes will be announced, and the participants will have 3 hours to interpret those themes and produce three images. The interpretation of the themes is left up to the photographer, and the object of the competition is to capture images that best express the themes in the set time. The idea is to be creative, provoke thoughts and have fun. 

Only 20 minute drive from Kapiti Gateway Motel

A Fantastic Exhibition of the Best Products, Services and Entertainment for all those who love pets and animals. Home of the Cute and Cuddly, Fluffy and Famous, Wacky and Wonderful.

The Wellington Pet & Animal Expo is the happiest show of all to attend. There is plenty to keep even the fussiest pet lover satisfied.

Always a wonderful district event - spoil yourselves, you are worth it!  2019 Kapiti Food Fair kicks off at 10am at the beautiful Mazengarb Park, Paraparaumu.

In Wellington for the first time ever! 

Otaki Beach, Marine Parade, Otaki.  A wonderful held annually at stunning Otaki Beach just one hour's drive north of Wellington. Spectacular kites from around the world, onstage entertainment, food and craft stalls.  A fabulous day out for the whole family.

Each March the indigenous world comes together in Otaki, Aotearoa (New Zealand) to celebrate indigenous screen story telling at Maoriland Film Festival, the largest indigenous film festival in the southern hemisphere.  Located in Kapiti Coast, Otaki is a vibrant seaside town where Maori culture and language thrives.