Everything about Raumati totally explained
Raumati is the name of two neighbouring places on the
Kapiti Coast of
New Zealand's
North Island. They are located 50-60 km north-east of
Wellington, and immediately to the south-west of the larger town of
Paraparaumu. The
Maungakotukutuku area is located immediately behind Raumati.
Raumati Beach is the northern of the two, both of which are popular seaside settlements on the coast of
Cook Strait, within sight of the
Tasman Sea. It has a population of 4,100. The town's main landmark is Kapiti College, in which
Peter Jackson (
New Zealand Filmmaker) and
Christian Cullen (
Rugby Union Footballer) received their education. The main primary education provider is Raumati Beach Primary School. The
Wharemauku Stream meets the sea in Raumati Beach on the northern side of
Raumati Marine Gardens. This park is a popular recreation location: it features a
ridable miniature railway and indoor, heated swimming pools that serve as the primary public pools for the surrounding area. The local soccer club,
Kapiti Coast United, plays at
Weka Park in Raumati Beach.
Two kilometres further south is
Raumati South, which has a population of 3,200. To the south of this town, between it and the town of
Paekakariki, is the Queen Elizabeth Park, a 12 km² regional park used during the filming of, where it represented
Pelennor Fields. Raumati South is known for its alternative lifestyle, and is very arty. The main primary education provider is Raumati South Primary School. There is also a
Steiner school called 'Te Ra' located on Poplar Avenue.
The
Kapiti Bears
- Kapiti Coast Rugby League Club Inc is on the border of Raumati South and Raumati Beach. The Club was founded in the 1970s and was the home of Kiwi and Melbourne Storm player Stephen Kearney. The Club operates out of Matthews Park, Menin Road, and is affiliated to the Wellington Rugby League Assn.
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