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While on Kapiti Island
Upon landing, proceed to the public shelter to receive the introductory talk. All visitors must attend the introductory talk which will explain conditions of entry and safety on the island, as well as information about flora, fauna, and human history.
Please keep to marked tracks. Kapiti Island is dissected by many water courses, and terrain is often steep and difficult to traverse.
You may leave your belongings at the shelter, but ensure that they are placed out of reach of weka and kaka, as they are very inquisitive and expert at getting into bags.
Please be ready to leave the island at the departure time announced by your boat skipper. Sea conditions can change rapidly, and delays may make the return trip unnecessarily difficult.
For further information, contact the Department of Conservation (Click here)
or the Paraparaumu Visitor Information Centre.
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You can hear the last kiwis calling just before first light, then the bellbirds and tui start - the last of the night birds into the first of the day birds. Visit Kapiti's biggest taonga [treasure] to feel the spirit of our native birds. It's the stunning avian orchestra that makes John Barrett a devotee of Kapiti Island. "When the first birdsong starts, it's like six or seven symphony orchestras going all at once," says John. "It must be like the old New Zealand." He says that the concentration of birds can be unbelievable and the combined crescendo of calls almost deafening.