The Kāpiti Coast will come alive over the weekend of 9 – 10 November as the Kāpiti Coast Heritage Festival (part of Wellington Heritage Festival) and the Art Trail coincide. Paekākāriki attractions include the Station Museum and Steam Inc. – also check out the Art Trail, which begins 02 November as Paekākāriki is well represented!
Our past is full of great stories and fun facts just waiting to be dug up and shared, says Kāpiti Coast District Mayor Janet Holborow.
“We have incredible heritage right here on our doorstep, and we’re also connected to so many of the other histories and herstories of our wider region,” Mayor Holborow said.
Kāpiti Coast is again part of the annual regional Wellington Heritage Festival. The festival runs until 17 November, with a special weekend dedicated to Kāpiti heritage over 9-10 November.
“The festival promises a month of fascinating events and activities that are themed so there’s something for everyone,” Mayor Holborow said.
In Kāpiti you can experience historic trains, planes and automobiles, art and artists, museums and buildings that connect us to the past, the stories of the names from our early settlers – both iwi and colonial, how we lived in the 1900s, how Kāpiti developed, and our rich natural heritage.
The local attractions taking part include: Paekākāriki Station Museum; Steam Incorporated; Wellington Tramway Museum; Kāpiti US Marines Trust; Kāpiti Aviation Museum; Southward Car Museum; Kāpiti Coast Museum; Ōtaki Museum; Waikanae marae aka Whakarongotai; Toi MAHARA District Gallery; and Ngā Manu Nature Reserve.
The Kāpiti Coast heritage weekend coincides with the final dates of the Kāpiti Coast Art Trail so the district will be buzzing, Mayor Holborow said.
“We’re thrilled at the opportunity to showcase the history and heritage, culture and creativity of our district to visitors from across the region and beyond,” she said.
- For more information about the regional events go to wellingtonheritagefestival.co.nz/events.
- See more about the Kāpiti events at wellingtonheritagefestival.co.nz/event/kapiti-coast-heritage-weekend/
- Find out more about the Art Trail at www.kapiticoastarttrail.co.nz
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