Kapiti US Marines Trust

Find out about United States Armed Forces history during World War II, from 1942-1944.

There are three sites to visit in the Kāpiti district:

Marine Memorial and restored hut: Camp Russell, Queen Elizabeth Park(Mackay’s Crossing entrance)
Marines’ Signage Trail: Camp Mackay, Whareroa Farm, SH1, Mackay’s Crossing
Camp Paekākāriki: Queen Elizabeth Park, Wellington Road entrance, Paekākāriki

Health & Safety

Make sure to visit during daylight hours.

Please wear good shoes and dress for the weather. The tour may be cancelled in bad weather.

Location

Queen Elizabeth Park and Whareroa Farm, Paekakariki

Regions

Kāpiti Coast

Tags

Walking Tour

Self-Guided

Event times

Any time during the festival

FreeVisit during daylight hours

Kapiti US Marines Trust

The Kāpiti US Marines Trust (KUSMT) is a not-for-profit trust registered with the Charities Commission (CC46035). It was established in 2009 by the former Mayor of Kāpiti, Jenny Rowan. The Trust connects with a wide range of local, regional and national groups with an interest in the collection, conservation, exhibition, and promotion of Marines’ History – particularly in camps Paekākāriki, Mackay and Russell, in southern Kāpiti, New Zealand. Our goal is to keep this significant WWII story alive for future generations by creating engaging signage, relating to the 1942-44 encampment of the Marines in Paekākāriki.

Email: anthonydreavernz@gmail.com

Phone: 02102579171

Website: https://marinesnz.com/