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Waikanae
Once just a place for holidays or retirement, Waikanae is now a growing community with 15,000 residents. Its beautiful homes and gardens still attract many people to retire to the town and holiday homes still feature along the beach front, but there are now also many young families here.
Safe surf and wide sweeping sand are perfect for lazy days on the beach. Or for a great family day out, the Waikanae Outdoor Pools offer something for everyone. The Waikanae River, running to the south of the town, is a landmark for the locals, providing swimming holes, walkways and popular whitebaiting spots.
For art lovers, the Mahara Gallery showcases the work of many local artists, and nature lovers can get amongst rare and endangered flora and fauna at the Nga Manu Reserve. Or satisfy both passions at the Reikorangi Pottery Park.
 
Fishing off Waikanae Wharf Waikanae River and Estuary
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Nga Manu Nature Reserve
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Waikanae Bowling Club
| For full details of the Kapiti Coast Arts Guide, which is a new Kapiti Coast District Council initiative, contact your local visitor information centres for a copy of the guide. This guide has addresses, opening hours and contacts phone numbers. This guide is free of charge. |
