Guidebook for Waikanae
Everything Else
Waikanae Golf Club
97 Te Moana RdAttractive, high quality. Walk on
Huge variety of native birds & reptiles up close, kea, kiwi. Feed the rare long finned eels. Beautiful picnic area
65 locals recommend
Nga Manu Nature Reserve
Huge variety of native birds & reptiles up close, kea, kiwi. Feed the rare long finned eels. Beautiful picnic area
Our favourite takeaway Try their Fish 'n Chips, Nasi Goreng and Sweet 'n Sour Pork
Kuen Loong Takeaway
56 Main RdOur favourite takeaway Try their Fish 'n Chips, Nasi Goreng and Sweet 'n Sour Pork
Daily Air New Zealand flights to Auckland; regular to Chch.
Other air services to Nelson, Blenheim, Masterton
6 locals recommend
Kapiti Coast Airport
60 Toru RdDaily Air New Zealand flights to Auckland; regular to Chch.
Other air services to Nelson, Blenheim, Masterton
Ohau Wines
6 Bishops RdBeautiful wines. Cellar door
Fibre Flair
52 Main Rdfor quilting and sewing supples
Food Scene
Long Beach Cafe
40 Tutere StGreat hospitality,food, ambience, own crafted beer
Waimea Restaurant
1 Waimea RdGreat views, food
Excellent coffee and food. Beach and playground across the road
16 locals recommend
The Front Room Eatery
42 Tutere StExcellent coffee and food. Beach and playground across the road
Eastern Egret Restaurant
4 Ngaio RdA Waikanae icon. Great Chinese
Samrat Indian Restaurant
7 Ngaio RdExcellent curries
Maison 8 - Cafe & Restaurant
8 Main RdAward winning chef. Great atmosphere. 10 mins walk
"Locally cooked meals made with fresh local produce and meats to give the taste of home cooking.."
Will deliver. We also have meals in freezer to purchase at cost
The Pantry
17 Omahi Street"Locally cooked meals made with fresh local produce and meats to give the taste of home cooking.."
Will deliver. We also have meals in freezer to purchase at cost
Sightseeing
Stunning walk or bike along bothsides of river among native trees and birds. 4 km from SH1 to estuary /beach.
Waikanae River
Stunning walk or bike along bothsides of river among native trees and birds. 4 km from SH1 to estuary /beach.
Beautiful native bush, birds and walks to lookouts over Kapiti
15 locals recommend
Hemi Matenga Memorial Park
Beautiful native bush, birds and walks to lookouts over Kapiti
Essentials
New World Waikanae
5 Parata StOnly 10 mins. walk away. Great service
Shopping
Great variety of shops in New Zealand's most established mall
31 locals recommend
Coastlands Shopping Centre
State Highway 1Great variety of shops in New Zealand's most established mall
Artel
180 Main HwyA great variety of local art
Sister Act (Kapiti)
Scrap booking & crafts
Arts & Culture
Shoreline Cinema
10 Mahara PlaceWonderful boutique cinema with 3 theatres, wine and food
Renowned gallery with permanent and visiting exhibitions.
Noted for its Frances Hodgkins collection
14 locals recommend
Mahara Gallery
20 Mahara PlaceRenowned gallery with permanent and visiting exhibitions.
Noted for its Frances Hodgkins collection
Best collection of vintage, classic and antique cars and bikes in New Zealand (if not the Southern Hemisphere)
66 locals recommend
Southward Car Museum
Otaihanga RoadBest collection of vintage, classic and antique cars and bikes in New Zealand (if not the Southern Hemisphere)
Entertainment & Activities
Safe wide beach. Hunt for tua tua, pipis and crabs. REstaurants, cafes nearby. Beautiful estuary
34 locals recommend
Waikanae Beach
Safe wide beach. Hunt for tua tua, pipis and crabs. REstaurants, cafes nearby. Beautiful estuary