Guidebook for Waikanae
Local Favourites
Great food and coffee in a friendly atmosphere. A really popular place on the Kapiti Coast which tells you something it must be good if the locals go there. 10 minutes or less from our location. https://www.facebook.com
6 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Relish Cafe
12 Elizabeth StGreat food and coffee in a friendly atmosphere. A really popular place on the Kapiti Coast which tells you something it must be good if the locals go there. 10 minutes or less from our location. https://www.facebook.com
Still walking distance (15 minutes) from our location if you want restaurant type food at lunch time or in the evening. maison8.co.nz/
9 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Maison 8 - Cafe & Restaurant
8 Main RdStill walking distance (15 minutes) from our location if you want restaurant type food at lunch time or in the evening. maison8.co.nz/
This is a boutique Brewery which serves a wide variety of food and real ales on the premises. If you like well crafted ale brewed in a state of the art brewery which adds to the authenticity, it is worth a 15 - 20 minute walk. https://www.facebook.com/Salt-and-Wood-Collective-1497005067294857/
26 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Salt and Wood Collective
11 Ngaio RdThis is a boutique Brewery which serves a wide variety of food and real ales on the premises. If you like well crafted ale brewed in a state of the art brewery which adds to the authenticity, it is worth a 15 - 20 minute walk. https://www.facebook.com/Salt-and-Wood-Collective-1497005067294857/
Authentic Italian food at reasonable prices. You can eat in, or take away. https://www.prontopizza.co.nz/
Pronto Pizza and Pasta
80 Main RoadAuthentic Italian food at reasonable prices. You can eat in, or take away. https://www.prontopizza.co.nz/
Individually prepared pizza of your choice baked in a wood fired oven. Can be ordered online and a delivery service is available. http://www.heavenswoodfirepizza.co.nz/
Heaven's Woodfire Pizza Waikanae
54 State Highway 1Individually prepared pizza of your choice baked in a wood fired oven. Can be ordered online and a delivery service is available. http://www.heavenswoodfirepizza.co.nz/
Kirsty's Unique cafe is only open Friday, Saturday and Sunday, but is well worth a visit. Situated in an idyllic rural setting offering lovely coffee and home produced food. Drive down Te Horo Beach road and turn right into Sims Road. The cafe is approximately 400 metres along Sims road on your left
11 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Bus Stop
55 Sims RdKirsty's Unique cafe is only open Friday, Saturday and Sunday, but is well worth a visit. Situated in an idyllic rural setting offering lovely coffee and home produced food. Drive down Te Horo Beach road and turn right into Sims Road. The cafe is approximately 400 metres along Sims road on your left
We have not personally used this restaurant, but guests who stayed recently were very impressed with the food and value and ate there for the three nights they were with us.
Prah Ta Pang Restaurant
50 Main RdWe have not personally used this restaurant, but guests who stayed recently were very impressed with the food and value and ate there for the three nights they were with us.
Entertainment & Activities
Southward Car Museum has an amazing display of vehicles and are also renowned for staging wonderful shows. Visit their website for upcoming shows and events. https://www.southwardcarmuseum.co.nz/
66 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
พิพิธภัณฑ์รถ Southward
Otaihanga RoadSouthward Car Museum has an amazing display of vehicles and are also renowned for staging wonderful shows. Visit their website for upcoming shows and events. https://www.southwardcarmuseum.co.nz/
Everything Else
Coastlands have a wide range of shops and are just a few minutes drive down the old state highway in Paraparaumu. They also have supermarkets, a multiplex cinema etc.etc.
31 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Coastlands Shopping Centre
State Highway 1Coastlands have a wide range of shops and are just a few minutes drive down the old state highway in Paraparaumu. They also have supermarkets, a multiplex cinema etc.etc.
Essentials
New World Waikanae
5 Parata StLight and airy, nicely laid out store
Right in the centre of Waikanae and very convenient for your everyday grocery needs
7 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Countdown Waikanae
Ngaio RoadRight in the centre of Waikanae and very convenient for your everyday grocery needs
Getting Around
Very conveniently situated station at the top of Elizabeth Street. Approximately an hour into wellington
11 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Waikanae Railway Station
Very conveniently situated station at the top of Elizabeth Street. Approximately an hour into wellington
Parks & Nature
A lovely nature reserve. You can also book a variety of supervised adventure days for children. ngamanu.co.nz/
65 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Nga Manu Nature Reserve
A lovely nature reserve. You can also book a variety of supervised adventure days for children. ngamanu.co.nz/
If you like walking, a stroll by the Waikanae River is a worthwhile way to burn of some energy. Pick up the path just past Maison 8 on the Main Street and you can walk as far as the Estuary if you wish.
12 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Waikanae River
If you like walking, a stroll by the Waikanae River is a worthwhile way to burn of some energy. Pick up the path just past Maison 8 on the Main Street and you can walk as far as the Estuary if you wish.
3 levels of walk just around the corner from our location. Highly recommended and great views over the town and Kapiti Island. https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/...area/.../te-au-track/
15 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Hemi Matenga Memorial Park
3 levels of walk just around the corner from our location. Highly recommended and great views over the town and Kapiti Island. https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/...area/.../te-au-track/