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Paddling near Paraparaumu, Wellington

Paraparaumu sits on the Kāpiti Coast, with the Tasman Sea and the wildlife sanctuary of Kāpiti Island forming the centrepiece of local paddling. Sea kayaking toward the island and through the Kāpiti Marine Reserve is the area's signature experience, while Paraparaumu Beach itself suits SUP and recreational kayaking in calmer conditions.

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