People to see, Places to go!

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People to see, Places to go!

Sightseeing & getting around

The over-arching drawcard of the area, Waikanae Beach is truly special. The flat wide beach is wonderful for walking, beach cricket, or land art. The sea is safe for swimming, yet often enough wave activity for body-surfing, boogie boarding, or surf-paddling. Enjoy beautiful sunsets that set on the Marlborough Sounds in the distance.
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Waikanae Beach
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The over-arching drawcard of the area, Waikanae Beach is truly special. The flat wide beach is wonderful for walking, beach cricket, or land art. The sea is safe for swimming, yet often enough wave activity for body-surfing, boogie boarding, or surf-paddling. Enjoy beautiful sunsets that set on the Marlborough Sounds in the distance.
Renowned to be the best Car and Bike museum in NZ, Southwards is only a 10 minute drive via old SH1. Open 9.00 am - 4.30 pm everyday.
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サウスワードカーミュージアム
Otaihanga Road
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Renowned to be the best Car and Bike museum in NZ, Southwards is only a 10 minute drive via old SH1. Open 9.00 am - 4.30 pm everyday.
Ngā Manu Nature Reserve offers an opportunity to have a hands-on experience with nature. It is a ‘must see’ attraction for local families and tourists.
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Nga Manu Nature Reserve
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Ngā Manu Nature Reserve offers an opportunity to have a hands-on experience with nature. It is a ‘must see’ attraction for local families and tourists.
An educational and interesting day out. Please visit their website for all necessary information. Carparking is available on site or take the train from Waikanae to Wellington Central station then enjoy the 10 minute walk along the beautiful waterfront.
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ニュージーランド国立博物館テ・パパ・トンガレワ
55 Cable St
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An educational and interesting day out. Please visit their website for all necessary information. Carparking is available on site or take the train from Waikanae to Wellington Central station then enjoy the 10 minute walk along the beautiful waterfront.

Recreation

An 18 hole golf course just minutes away (Te Moana Road). Warmly welcomes both casual players and new members onto the course. A beautiful course that is enjoyable to play but still offers plenty of challenge for the keen golfer.
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Waikanae Golf Club
97 Te Moana Rd
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An 18 hole golf course just minutes away (Te Moana Road). Warmly welcomes both casual players and new members onto the course. A beautiful course that is enjoyable to play but still offers plenty of challenge for the keen golfer.
One of the top golf clubs in the country this international links course is challenging but memorable.
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パラパラウム・ビーチ・ゴルフ・クラブ
376 Kapiti Rd
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One of the top golf clubs in the country this international links course is challenging but memorable.
This beautiful reserve offers a unique walk among the nikau palms. Take the easy 10 minute return stroll or head upwards for a fairly steep ascent of 30 minutes for views of the Kapiti coast.
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Barry Hadfield Nikau Reserve
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This beautiful reserve offers a unique walk among the nikau palms. Take the easy 10 minute return stroll or head upwards for a fairly steep ascent of 30 minutes for views of the Kapiti coast.
Part of the Te Araroa Trail, the Escarpment Track offers spectacular views. A steep but well-graded track; not recommended for anyone afraid of heights. Be sure to organise return transport as this is not a loop path.
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Escarpment Walkaway
State Highway 1
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Part of the Te Araroa Trail, the Escarpment Track offers spectacular views. A steep but well-graded track; not recommended for anyone afraid of heights. Be sure to organise return transport as this is not a loop path.

Food scene

Good pub with excellent pub-style food. Substantial portion-sizes in a friendly environment.
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Salt and Wood Collective
11 Ngaio Rd
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Good pub with excellent pub-style food. Substantial portion-sizes in a friendly environment.
Good pizza, great cocktails and less than a 5 minute walk. Long Beach offers a wonderful garden bar with heated outdoor seating.
Longbeach Cafe + Tavern
40 Tutere Street
Good pizza, great cocktails and less than a 5 minute walk. Long Beach offers a wonderful garden bar with heated outdoor seating.
Authentic Thai cuisine and beautiful views over Kapiti Island. A personal favourite, within easy walking distance from the house.
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Waimea Restaurant
1 Waimea Rd
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Authentic Thai cuisine and beautiful views over Kapiti Island. A personal favourite, within easy walking distance from the house.
If you’re on the hunt for the best creamy mushroom pie in New Zealand you'll find it here! Great selection of pies, pastries and artisan breads. We love riding our bikes there for a weekend indulgence that we take to the beach.
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Olde Beach Bakery
3 Ono St
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If you’re on the hunt for the best creamy mushroom pie in New Zealand you'll find it here! Great selection of pies, pastries and artisan breads. We love riding our bikes there for a weekend indulgence that we take to the beach.
Open every Saturday morning, the market offers fresh fruit and veges, coffee, hand crafts, plants, vinyl records, food and more. Just a 5 minute drive or 15 minute bike ride.
Waikanae Community Market
Park Avenue
Open every Saturday morning, the market offers fresh fruit and veges, coffee, hand crafts, plants, vinyl records, food and more. Just a 5 minute drive or 15 minute bike ride.
Craft beers, yummy platters and live music... what more needs to be said?!
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Tuatara Brewery
7 Sheffield St
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Craft beers, yummy platters and live music... what more needs to be said?!
The first Café/Restaurant along Waikanae beach, the Front Room offers good food and coffee, and super garden-dining at the rear offering kids plenty of space to play while the adults enjoy some time out.
The Front Room Coastal Eatery
42 Tutere Street
The first Café/Restaurant along Waikanae beach, the Front Room offers good food and coffee, and super garden-dining at the rear offering kids plenty of space to play while the adults enjoy some time out.
This Chinese Restaurant/Takeaway has been there for as long as I can remember. A local landmark.
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Eastern Egret Restaurant
4 Ngaio Rd
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This Chinese Restaurant/Takeaway has been there for as long as I can remember. A local landmark.

Sightseeing

A fabulous experience for the whole family. Necessary to book ahead.
Kapiti Heliworx
60 Toru Rd
A fabulous experience for the whole family. Necessary to book ahead.
A small glimpse into the past, educational for the kids
Kapiti Coast Museum
9 Elizabeth St
A small glimpse into the past, educational for the kids