Kāpiti Food Fair 2026 – WellingtonNZ

Grab a taste of the Kāpiti Coast with the help of 250 vendors and over 10,000 attendees. On 5 December, the Kāpiti Food Fair takes over Mazengarb Reserve in Paraparaumu. Sample big brands like Kāpiti Ice Cream and Dark Horse Coffee, meet New Zealand artisan producers, and grab a bite from a huge variety of food trucks. Better yet, choose your favourite products to take home.

The annual event offers a great mix of food and entertainment. Relax at the main stage with a craft beer, wine, or cocktail. Enjoy live music and buskers or head to the kitchen demo stage for culinary inspiration. Kids get their own free area with games, face painting, and more. Dogs on leads are also welcome.

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Drone shot above Tunapo Escape, in Paekakākāriki at sunset, with Kapiti Island in the background.

Discover the charms of the Kāpiti Coast

The Kāpiti Coast stretches across 40km of curved coastline, from Paekākāriki to Ōtaki. Charming towns and sunny beaches entice those wanting to escape the city.

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24 hours in the Kāpiti Coast

If you only have a day to spend in the Kāpiti Coast then you’ll need to get cracking. The sunny coast has a great selection of things to see, do, and eat.

Four adults sit together at a table on the patio at Long Beach Tavern, located in Waikanae Beach, New Zealand.

Grab a drink up the Coast

Enjoy craft beer and cocktails on the Kāpiti Coast, paired perfectly with stunning sea views for a memorable experience.

The interior of Raumati social club, customers sitting at tables and the bar staff making drinks behind the bar. A shelf of wine and spirit bottles is seen behind the bar.

Soul-warming food on the Kāpiti Coast

The Kāpiti Coast is full of cosy restaurants, cafés, bars, breweries, and bakeries. You can find delicious food and soul-warming meals up and down the Coast.