Travelling north from Wellington we head to the Kapiti Coast formerly known as the Golden Coast. Delight in morning tea at one of New Zealand’s renowned master chefs kitchen - Ruth Pretty. After admiring the stunning views of Kapiti Island, you will then experience a Kiwi encounter at Nga Manu Wildlife Sanctuary and get up close with the birds in the enclosure. Lunch is at a beach café and then onto the world class Southward Car Museum.