Waikanae Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Lovely pit stop on the way to Welly!
Lovely pit stop on the way to Welly!
Such a great spot for a nice view over Kapiti Island. Beautiful bush walk to the first lookout, roughly a 30min walk. Great way to get out into nature and be rewarded with some stunning views

Where to stay in Waikanae

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Waikanae Beach

While visiting Waikanae Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Waikanae Beach and Peka Peka Beach.

Waikanae Beach
Kapiti Gateway Motel

Kapiti Gateway Motel

2.5 out of 5
114 Main Road Waikanae
The price is AU$158 per night from 11 Feb to 12 Feb
AU$158
11 Feb - 12 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Waikanae. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Nga Manu Nature Reserve and Waimeha Domain are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (241 reviews)
Was able to check in 1 hour early, staff helpful. Unit very clean and well appointed, would definitely like stay there again

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Kapiti Gateway Motel
Waikanae Beach Escape - your perfect escape awaits...

Waikanae Beach Escape - your perfect escape awaits...

Waikanae Wellington
Stay at this apartment in Waikanae. Enjoy patios. Popular attractions Waimeha Domain and Waikanae Beach are located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (2 reviews)
Such a lovley stay in a great location. Nice place for two to get away loved the style of the place.

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Waikanae Beach Escape - your perfect escape awaits...
Free cleaning,wifi,breakfast,linen and goody basket

Free cleaning,wifi,breakfast,linen and goody basket

Waikanae Beach WAIKANAE
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Waikanae. Enjoy free breakfast, a water park and a garden. Popular attractions Waimeha Domain and Waikanae Beach ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (102 reviews)
The house was very welcoming, comfortable and well equipped . Dealings with the host were excellent and we had a superb week enjoying both Waikanae and the house.

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Free cleaning,wifi,breakfast,linen and goody basket
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Waikanae Beach Escape - your perfect escape awaits...

Waikanae Beach Escape - your perfect escape awaits...

Waikanae Wellington
Stay at this apartment in Waikanae. Enjoy patios. Popular attractions Waimeha Domain and Waikanae Beach are located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (2 reviews)
Such a lovley stay in a great location. Nice place for two to get away loved the style of the place.

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Waikanae Beach Escape - your perfect escape awaits...
Free cleaning,wifi,breakfast,linen and goody basket

Free cleaning,wifi,breakfast,linen and goody basket

Waikanae Beach WAIKANAE
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Waikanae. Enjoy free breakfast, a water park and a garden. Popular attractions Waimeha Domain and Waikanae Beach ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (102 reviews)
The house was very welcoming, comfortable and well equipped . Dealings with the host were excellent and we had a superb week enjoying both Waikanae and the house.

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Free cleaning,wifi,breakfast,linen and goody basket
Coastal Waikanae Beach Haven

Coastal Waikanae Beach Haven

Waikanae Beach Wellington
Stay at this holiday home in Waikanae. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffee maker and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Waikānae Estuary Scientific ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
Overall stay was peaceful, quiet and relaxing..

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025

Coastal Waikanae Beach Haven
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Waikanae

4.2
Top destination
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4 - Good
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4 - Good 60%
3 - Okay
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Small friendly town with all amenities.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Thinking of moving here

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Didn’t really get time to see much of the place as we were there only overnight to attend a special birthday

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Everything was good apart from the bedding

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