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The Kapiti Coast (formerly known as The Golden Coast) is the name commonly given to that section of the coast of the south-western North Island of New Zealand opposite the long form of Kapiti Island. Much of it falls under the jurisdiction of the Kapiti Coast District Council, but the two areas are not entirely congruent.
The district stretches from Paekakariki in the south to Otaki in the north. It includes the towns of Te Horo, Waikanae, Paraparaumu, Raumati Beach, and Raumati South. Along the thin coastal plains at the foot of the Tararua Ranges, the Kapiti Coast in common parlance also includes the neighbouring areas south to Plimmerton to the north of Porirua Harbour, and in the north includes some of the coastal areas of Horowhenua such as Waikawa Beach and even Hokio Beach, close to Lake Horowhenua. Kapiti Coast District also extends inland to the top of the Tararua Ranges, whereas the inland hill country is rarely considered as part of the coast in the public perception.
Kapiti is possibly most famous for its island; Kapiti Island. This is a bird sanctuary, and a recommended place to visit (although a permit is required). Kapiti Island also figured in Peter Jackson's movie, "King Kong" with the scenes approaching the lost island of King Kong shot in the waters between Raumati Beach and Kapiti Island.
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