Paekakariki
This compact beachside village on New Zealand's North Island, Paekākāriki sits where the Tasman Sea meets the foot of the Akatarawa Ranges on the Kāpiti Coast. The coastal setting — sea on one side, hills on the other — gives it a strong photographic character, and the beach is the main draw for visitors passing through between Wellington and Paraparaumu.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population1,730
- Nearest water from center 0.9 km0.6 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 3.9 km2.4 mi
Nearest airports
Paekakariki: quick answers
Where is Paekakariki?
Paekakariki is in New Zealand, about 37 km23 miles in a straight line from Wellington.
How do you get to Paekakariki?
The nearest airport is Paraparaumu Airport (PPQ), about 17 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Paekakariki?
The warmest month is February, averaging 16°C61°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 9°C47°F. The wettest month is October, with about 149 mm5.9 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Paekakariki?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 3 cafés and 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Paekakariki?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Waikanae and Lower Hutt.