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Waikanae Beach

Dive into the sun-soaked paradise of Waikanae Beach! With golden sands stretching for miles, gentle waves lapping at your feet, and vibrant sunsets painting the sky, it’s pure bliss. Stroll the scenic coastal path, spot playful seals, or sink your toes into the warm sand—this Kiwi gem is perfect for beach lovers and adventure seekers alike!

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Waikanae Beach Community Hall

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Waikanae Park

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Te Arawai Footbridge

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Victor Weggery Reserve

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Jim Cooke Memorial Park

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Public Tennis Courts

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Kapiti Coastal Cycle Route

Stays

Stay$4.4/5

Near the shore

Near the Shore in Waikanae offers family rooms with private bathrooms, garden views, and modern amenities. Each room includes a kitchenette, balcony, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out, an electric vehicle charging station, outdoor seating, and bicycle parking. Free on-site private parking is available. A delicious breakfast is served in-room, complemented by express check-in and check-out services. Additional amenities include streaming services, a work desk, and a dining area. Peka Peka Beach is a 4-minute walk away, and Kapiti Coast Airport is 12 km distant. Yoga classes, hiking, and cycling are popular activities in the surrounding area.

Stay3.75/5

Beachfront Getaway - Waikanae Beach Holiday Home

Beachfront Getaway in Waikanae offers a spacious holiday home with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The property features a fully equipped kitchen, dining area, and comfortable seating spaces. Guests can relax in the private garden or enjoy the outdoor seating area. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, ensuring connectivity during the stay. Located a few steps from Waikanae Beach, the holiday home is 8 km from Kapiti Coast Airport. Nearby attractions include fishing opportunities and various points of interest. Highly rated by guests, Beachfront Getaway provides a welcoming environment for all visitors.

Stay1.5/5

Seaside House - Waikanae Beach Bach

Seaside House - Waikanae Beach Bach is situated in Waikanae. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property and private parking is available on site. The property is non-smoking and is set a few steps from Waikanae Beach. The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom. Guests at Seaside House - Waikanae Beach Bach can enjoy golfing and fishing nearby, or make the most of the garden. The nearest airport is Kapiti Coast Airport, 8 km from the accommodation.

Stay5/5

Blackwood Luxury Hideaway

Stay5/5

Waa Rata Farm - Kapiti Retreat

Stay5/5

Aroha Tiny House B&B

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Cherry Villa

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Kapiti Glamping Adventures

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Atahuri

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Kefalonia Luxury Retreat

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Waikanae Beach, Waimea Road – responsible camping site

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Ariki Lodge Motel

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Greenmantle Estate Hotel

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157 Field Way Luxury Lodge

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The Little Blue Bach - Waikanae Beach Holiday Home

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Aston Road Villa Boutique Bed & Breakfast

Things To Do
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Wellington Region Full Day Private Tour: Get out of the City

Get connected with more of the fabulous Wellington that locals love. Kia ora, we are Jo & Suzee. We are passionate about creating fun private tours and shore excursions tailored for your family & friends. It’s your tour - visit the rain forest at Kaitoke (known as Rivendell for LoRs fans) or visit the stunning Kapiti Coast beaches. Wellington City highlights can also be included. Ideal if you have visited Wellington before or want to go further. We will get in touch after you book to create your bespoke itinerary. Why choose us? • Travel only with your family & friends. • Meet a new local friend with insider knowledge. • Poke around our much loved hometown. • Avoid busy tourist traps. • Comfortable environmentally friendly vehicles. • Help yourself to local refreshments from the chilly bin (cooler). • We know where the toilets are. If you have any mobility requirements, we are here to help. Cruisers, we've got your back, we get you back to your ship on time.

$331.61

5/5

8-Hour Private Scenic Kapiti Coast Tour from Wellington

You get to have your own dedicated Driver/Guide and 'Memory Creator' for your entire tour. Enjoy an 8-hour private tour from Wellington capturing the best the Kapiti Coast has to offer. We take in the majestic vista from the top of Paekakariki Hill, visit the memorial to the American Marines of World War 2 at Queen Elizabeth Park, visit Southwards Car Museum housing a collection of over 400 vehicles, lunch at a popular Waikanae Beach restaurant, view native birdlife at Nga Manu Wildlife Centre and finish our afternoon sampling delectable Gelato.

$289.14

5/5

7-hour Kapiti Coast Private Tour

Kapiti full day tour 7 hours (approximate) Entrance fees, lunch and refreshments are all included in the price. We pick you up from your choice of Wellington location at 9.30am and head north stopping at Pukerua Bay to capture the superb views of Kapiti Island and the coastline. We detour at Raumati to follow the coast up to Paraparaumu Beach where we stop briefly to take in the sea air. Then its on to the internationally acclaimed Southward Car Museum, followed by a delicious lunch at the locally-loved Long Beach Cafe in Waikanae Beach. After lunch we visit Nga Manu Reserve which offers you a unique opportunity to have a hands-on experience with nature. See New Zealand’s rare Brown Kiwi in the nocturnal house and meet native birds in walk-through aviaries. Watch or participate in feeding endangered long-fin eels, spot native geckos and even get up close to the ancient tuatara.

$203.62

5/5

Kapiti Private Tour in Tesla SUV

Our guests enjoy travelling in the comfort and luxury of modern electric Tesla SUVs , with zero emissions. We provide a private tour for you, offering flexibility in the itinerary and taking you to scenic locations that large tour buses do not offer. Tours are fully inclusive with no added extra charges. They include morning refreshments , lunch, and all entry fees. Complimentary Antipodes artesian mineral water, along with HEPA air conditioning. Please note venues may vary as a result of their availability.

$287.98

4.7/5

7 h

Private Kapiti Coast Full Day Tour

This tour is all about you. We travel in luxury to the Kapiti region just north of Wellington and can customize the tour to suit your needs.

$209.44

4.6/5

Staglands Wildlife Reserve Entry Ticket

Use your all-day admission ticket to Staglands Wildlife Reserve located in the Akatarawa Valley near Wellington and enjoy the unique and exciting opportunity to connect with nature and feed and freely interact with native New Zealand wildlife in a beautiful, natural environment. At Staglands visitors can feed and freely interact with wildlife in beautiful surroundings. Enjoy the walk-through aviaries full of brilliantly colored, twittering birds. Meet free roaming kune kune piglets and delight in their company. Cuddle up to gorgeous guinea pigs and rabbits at The Stables. Watch the rainbow and brown trout fighting over their dinner in The Trout & Eel Pool. Get up close and personal with enchanting fallow deer in The Deer Park. Discover the magical world of The Secret Garden. Experience the nooks and crannies of The Old Bush Settlement - a nostalgic recreation of an abandoned settlement.

$18.04

Family trip to staglands wildlife sanctuary

Established in 1972, Staglands Wildlife Reserve & Café is a unique nature experience nestled in the isolated Akatarawa Valley. The reserve is home to a range of animal species, including domesticated animals, farm animals, and endangered native birds such as the kea, kaka, and whio (blue duck). Staglands runs several conservation programs to protect and preserve these native birds, and you can learn all about them as you walk through the reserve’s various enclosures, all surrounded by the Akatarawa bush. Deep in the reserve you can also find a secluded Old Bush Settlement, a re-creation of the bush settlements that occupied this forest in the mid-19th century. Children can take a boxcar railway around the settlement, and families young and old can enjoy free off-road

$87.27

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A Taste of Wellington: Wellington Foodie Delights Tour

Your tour is your tour only! No mixed groups! You get to have your own dedicated Driver/Guide and 'Memory Creator' for your entire tour. Enjoy a 7 hour private tour capturing the best tastes Leed Street Wellington and beyond has to offer. Note: For cruise ship passengers this tour will operate on a slightly reduced itinerary.

$376.41

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A Taste of Kapiti - Kapiti Foodie Delights Tour

You get to have your own dedicated Driver Guide and 'Memory Creator' for your entire tour. Enjoy a 7-hour private tour from Wellington capturing the best Foodie Delights the Kapiti Coast has to offer. We take in the majestic vista of the Kapiti Coast from the top of Paekakariki Hill and then embark on our journey to experience a wide variety of Foodie Delights - Coffee, Olive Oil, Liqueurs & Spirits, Chocolates and Gelato! Note: For cruise ship passengers this tour will operate on a slightly reduced itinerary.

$347.32

5/5

24 h

Ultimate Overnight Kiwi Experience

This accommodation option is inside the nature reserve, meaning you have unlimited access to the reserve during your stay and the whole place to yourself after hours. It is a self-contained wooden lodge with one bedroom and two single beds, and a double pull out couch. It hosts a kitchette, washing machine and dryer, and private bathroom.

$349.07

5/5

8 h

Kapiti Coast and Foxton Area Beaches Day Tour

The tour will begin at any location between Wellington and Palmerston North, taking you and your camera around the Kapiti Coast and Manawatu Beaches, where you will capture the majestic Te Horo Beach, Waitarere Beach, Foxton Beach and more. On a one-day scenery photography tour, there is an opportunity to observe wildlife, practice macros and long exposure shots, and capture captivating coastal sunsets while exploring the panoramic beaches of Kapiti Coast and the Foxton area. The tour offers a distinctive experience, providing an opportunity to access isolated places and reveal the native wild landscapes to the camera. The tour can be booked as a private tour. The official tour page is https://bit.ly/kapititour/.

$285.07

4.9/5

7 h

Wellington Lord of the Rings 6-8 hour Private Tour & Feast

Explore the breathtaking Wellington landscapes that brought Middle-earth to life in Peter Jackson's iconic Lord of the Rings trilogy. This exclusive tour offers film enthusiasts and fantasy lovers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the magic of Middle-earth, all guided by a passionate Wellington local who knows every hidden gem. Your Adventure Includes: Scenic Film Location Tour - Visit key filming sites around the stunning Wellington region that transformed into the world of hobbits, elves, and wizards Gourmet Lunch Experience - Indulge in a specially prepared meal by Aaron, your French-trained chef, featuring local New Zealand delicacies Weta Workshop Exclusive - Enjoy a 90-minute immersive experience at the legendary Weta Workshop, the creative powerhouse behind the films and home to visionaries Peter Jackson, Richard Taylor Optional Cosplay Experience - Embrace your inner hobbit or wizard! Choose to dress as your favourite character (Gandalf, Frodo, and more)

$349.07

4.9/5

48 h

Overnight Experience Tour on Kapiti Island

Just off the Kapiti Coast is Kapiti Island, a bird and nature sanctuary free of predators and pests. This overnight experience offers the one-of-a-kind opportunity to stay overnight on the otherwise uninhabited island. Try one of the island’s many walking tracks and spot native birds in the canopy. Later, enjoy drinks & nibbles followed by a chef-prepared meal, then head out for a guided night walk to see & hear the island come alive in a different way.

$406.66

4.9/5

168 h

7Day/6Nights Auckland to Queenstown

A seven-day INDEPENDANT travel package departing Auckland daily. Explore some of the best locations in New Zealand. Journey through the North Island of New Zealand and explore Waitomo, Rotorua, Wellington, travel by ferry across the Cook Strait to the South Island and discover the natural beauty of Kaikoura and Christchurch before travel via Lake Tekapo and Mount Cook onto Queenstown. The tour includes 6 nights' accommodation

$1,803.51

4.8/5

Kapiti Island Classic Guided Day Tour

Kapiti Island is one of New Zealand’s best-kept nature sanctuaries and a pest and predator-free haven for native birds. Take the ferry from Paraparaumu Beach to Waiorua at the northern end of the island. You'll be met by your local guide who tell you the unique history and stories of this place and will walk with you to help you identify the flora & fauna all around you. You'll have time for independent walking before enjoying a delicious buffet lunch at the lodge. In the afternoon you'll head back to the mainland by ferry.

$189.08

4.5/5

1 h 30 mins

Kiwi Night Encounter at Nga Manu Nature Reserve

The Kiwi Night Encounter offers one of the best chances in New Zealand to see kiwi up close, an experience many describe as a must-do in New Zealand. Your evening begins in the visitor centre, where experienced guides introduce you to kiwi and the conservation work behind their protection. You’ll then be guided to a purpose-built habitat designed to support natural kiwi behaviour while allowing for quiet, respectful observation. As darkness falls, a resident pair of North Island brown kiwi emerge to forage — probing the ground, moving through the undergrowth, and displaying their natural nocturnal behaviours. Small group sizes ensure a calm, low-impact environment throughout the experience. While kiwi are the focus, Ruru (morepork) are often seen and heard overhead and may be observed flying through the habitat as they feed — offering a glimpse into the wider nocturnal ecosystem. Ngā Manu is a working conservation reserve, and all encounters are shaped around the wellbeing of animals.

$57.60

4.5/5

Tahiti Nui: Private tour, East Coast OR West Coast (Half Day)

Explore Tahiti on a half-day exploration on the coast of your choice. Depending on your preferences, opt for the wilder, greener East Coast or the West Coast, famous for its beaches and spectacular sunsets. If you choose the East Coast, you will be immersed in a wilderness where the mountains flow into the ocean. You will discover the mythical Point Venus and its historic lighthouse, the impressive cliffs sculpted by wind and waves, and the peaceful waterfalls hidden in the heart of tropical vegetation. If you opt for the West Coast, the journey will take you along white sandy beaches and crystal clear lagoons. Stop at the Maraa Caves, mysterious cavities surrounded by greenery, at the Tahiti Museum (optional), then continue to the famous surf spots, where the waves come to embrace the reef with power. And finally, you will end up with the Vahipai Water Garden.

$550.00

3.2/5

120 h

5Day/4Nights Auckland to Christchurch Tour

A five-day INDEPENDANT travel package departing Auckland daily, journey through the North Island of New Zealand and explore Waitomo, Rotorua, Wellington and discover the natural beauty of Kaikoura and Christchurch. See the glow worms at Waitomo Caves, relax at Rotorua's geothermal wonderland, see Giant Sperm Whales where mountains meet sea and be mesmerized by the natural beauty of New Zealand. The tour includes 4 nights' accommodation

$1,358.45

Fully customizable tours

Whether your interests lie in cityscapes, birdwatching, or seascapes, inspirational experiences await at every turn. The itinerary is entirely flexible and can be tailored to your preferences. Before booking, we'll contact you to discuss the estimated duration and the landmarks that interest you. The itinerary isn't fixed; you can modify it during the trip. There's no limit on driving distance, so there's no need to stress! Additionally, it's considered a private tour — you can choose up to four family members or mates to accompany you. This private tour can also seen as a transfer between localities with a starting point anywhere between Wellington, Palmerston North and Masterton. The start time and pick-up point will be confirmed with you. The number of participants is between 1 to 4. This tour is a private event. The PRICE is PER HOUR, and a minimum of 4 hours is charged.

$142.54

720 h

New Zealand Data eSIM from 0.5GB daily to 50GB 30 Days

• Receive eSIM QR Code within minutes. • Simply scan the designated QR Code to set up the eSIM. • Validity Date: eSIM plan starts upon installation. • Plan Type: Mobile Data only. Voice and SMS not supported. • Mobile Hotspot: Supported. • Billing: One-time prepaid package with no auto-renewals or contracts. • Compatibility: Works with eSIM-compatible devices that are not carrier locked. Please be aware that most devices bought in China and Hong Kong do not support eSIM. It’s advisable to check online to see if your device is eSIM-compatible, or contact your service provider. • Do ensure your travel plans are confirmed. No refunds or cancellations are given due to eSIM compatibility issues or changes in the itinerary. • Support: Please respond to the email from the Viator Supplier for any assistance or queries. • Expiration: Start using the eSIM within one-month of purchase. • *Connections to major local mobile network at 4G LTE or 5G speeds, depending on availability.