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114 Main Road, Waikanae, New Zealand
Situated in Waikanae, Kapiti Gateway Motel is within easy driving distance of Paraparaumu and provides a swimming pool and a Jacuzzi. It is set amongst a variety of popular eateries and is moments on foot from Waikanae Railway Station.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.1
Excellent
593 reviews
Location
0.2 km from city centre
₹ 9,338

Where to stay in Waikanae

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About Waikanae

Sunbathe on sandy beaches, swim in the Tasman Sea and enjoy the lively café culture in Waikanae. The laid-back town is set on the Kapiti Coast and is popular with holidaymakers from Wellington. Get up close with kiwis and other native birds at a family-friendly nature reserve and explore a pocket of pristine coastal forest.

Things to do in Waikanae

Waikanae Beach is one of several beautiful stretches of sand on the Kapiti Coast. Waves crash onto the honey-coloured sand, which is strewn with shells and rocks. Cool off in the Tasman Sea and stretch your legs with a beachcombing session, then stop at one of the cute cafes and restaurants in lively Waikanae Beach. The village is a stone’s throw from the sand and boasts some fantastic oceanfront eateries.

Learn about unique New Zealand birds like the kākā, kea and kākāriki at Ngā Manu Nature Reserve. Scenic bushwalking trails weave through the 15-hectare sanctuary and take you past shady picnic areas and aviaries. Don’t miss the nocturnal house, where you can get up close with an adorable kiwi.

Explore a pocket of the native coastal forest at Hemi Matenga Memorial Park Scenic Reserve. The 330-hectare park is home to beautiful kohekohe trees characterised by glossy green leaves and fragrant white flowers. Hike up the 514-metre-high Te Au for fantastic views over the reserve and Kapiti Coast.

Cafes, restaurants and gift shops line the bustling Main Road. View pioneer-era artefacts at the Kapiti Coast Museum and admire works by local artists at the Mahara Gallery. The public art gallery champions Kapiti Coast talent and showcases paintings, ceramics, jewellery and more.

Getting around Waikanae

Waikanae is compact and easy to get around on foot. Waikanae Beach is a five-minute drive or one-hour walk from the Waikanae town centre. Wellington CBD is a 45-minute drive away and one hour by train. Wellington International Airport is a one-hour drive away.

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  • What are the best hotels in Waikanae?

    Kapiti Gateway Motel, rated with a score of 8.1 from 593 reviewers, is one of the most popular hotels in Waikanae. Other top stays include Aroha Tiny House Peka Peka, with an average rating of 9.7 from 193 reviewers, and Te Moana Bed & Breakfast, with a score of 9.3 from 250 reviewers.

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