We invite you to take your time and discover Waikanae, Kapiti Coast - our special place between the mountains and the sea... Waikanae has four parts: First the fashionable Hillside Block with stunning views of Kapiti Island - then the bustling Commercial Area full of people shopping, lunching in cafes or taking in a movie at the trendy Shoreline Cinema - third is the 'posh' Garden Area with its stately homes, expansive gardens and graceful trees. Part four is Coastal Waikanae - with quaint cottages and beach houses beside a wide sandy beach, great for swimming and walking, and dominated by Kapiti Island which seems close enough to skim a flat stone across. Waikanae's Waimea Lagoon, where the river meets the sea, is one of Aotearoa's most beautiful spots and a well known bird refuge. Come & Enjoy!

And, may we suggest the following ways to soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the magic of Waikanae and the Kapiti Coast:

• Visit Kapiti Island - a truly unique and inspiring experience.
• Relax on the beautiful Waikanae Beach. Sample the simple splendour of a sunset over Kapiti Island or just let the sounds of the Tasman Sea soothe your soul.
  
• Experience Nga Manu Nature Reserve. Or enjoy the magic of Lindale Farm and Shopping Village
• Take an unforgettable tour of Waimea Lagoon with Mik at Kapiti Bird Tours.
• Go bush and feel the adrenaline rush with Kapiti Fourx4 Adventures.
• Enjoy our favourite local walk - the Waikanae River Walk. Picnic on one of the many reserves along the way. Or take the spectacular 3 hour walk through farm, bush and river landscapes, including panoramic views of Kapiti Island - the Mangaone Walkway.
• Kapiti Coast has plenty of choice for golfers being home of the internationally ranked Paraparaumu Beach Links Course as well as Waikanae and Otaki Golf Courses.

FOOD is at the heart of our region... We are blessed with a temperate climate making outdoor dining an enjoyable experience. There are many fine cafes and restaurants with a wide range of cuisine, wonderful vistas and friendly service.

• Indulge in Kapiti Ice-cream and the world famous Kapiti Cheeses.
• Visit Nyco Chocolate Factory and right next door sample a myriad of flavours at Prenzel
• Taste some old fashioned candy at Kapiti Candy World
• Try the different wines available at the Winemakers Daughter or sample the flavours of yesteryear at the Celtic Organic Winery.
• Every Saturday at the Lindale Farmers Market you can meet local growers/farmers/bakers. Enjoy the tastes, smells and sounds of the Coast while discovering some culinary delights.

Our Region is rich HISTORY...

• Discover Southwards Car Museum
• Murrayfield Clydesdales and Museum
• Tramway Museum
• The Paekakariki Railway Station Museum
• The Museum of Aviation, Paraparaumu Airport
• Hyde Park Museum, Te Horo
• The Kapiti Coast Museum, Waikanae
• MAVtech - Museum of Audio Visual Arts, Foxton
• De Molen - Windmill, Foxton

And our CULTURE... Visit our Marae and see art through carvings and weaving, visit the numerous Kapiti Coast galleries, see landscape and discover the art treasures of the region. Every year in November the region showcases its artists with an Arts Trail - with some galleries offering inspirational pieces for sale - it is a must.

Kapiti Gateway Motel, Waikanae Kapiti Coast Motel Accommodation
Cnr State Highway 1 and Martin Street, PO Box 25, Waikanae, Kapiti Coast, Wellington Region.
Ph: 04 902 5876 | Fax: +64 4 902 5877 | Freephone: 0800 429 360
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