Food scene
The best little bakery on the Kapiti Coast. Lots of goodies to choose from including doughnuts, pies, croissants and sandwiches, and Rich coffee.
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Olde Beach Bakery
3 Ono StThe best little bakery on the Kapiti Coast. Lots of goodies to choose from including doughnuts, pies, croissants and sandwiches, and Rich coffee.
Waikanae Beach Takeaways
40 Rangihiroa StLocal fish and chip shop.
The local Four Square, complete with scoop ice-cream for those walks along the beach.
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Four Square Waikanae Beach
28 Tutere StThe local Four Square, complete with scoop ice-cream for those walks along the beach.
The local cafe/pub, right across the road from the beach. Perfect for an afternoon beer and pizza in the sun, or for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Great food and vibe.
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Long Beach Cafe
40 Tutere StThe local cafe/pub, right across the road from the beach. Perfect for an afternoon beer and pizza in the sun, or for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Great food and vibe.
Waimea Restaurant
1 Waimea RdBeachfront Thai restaurant.
Waikanae brewery and pub, serving brunch, lunch and dinner. The best burgers!
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Salt and Wood Collective
11 Ngaio RdWaikanae brewery and pub, serving brunch, lunch and dinner. The best burgers!
If you're heading further afield, this is a cute drive-through in Paraparaumu, selling Supreme coffee, bagels and donuts.
Boss Bagels Paraparaumu
If you're heading further afield, this is a cute drive-through in Paraparaumu, selling Supreme coffee, bagels and donuts.
Hey Coastie
Another cosy spot just across the road from the beach. Big garden bar out the back.
Sightseeing
Waimanu Lagoon
206 Tutere StSo pretty and lots of interesting bird life.
Waikanae Beach
Beautiful beach with views over to Kapiti Island.
Lush open domain, with lots of walking/cycling tracks branching off from the area.
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Otaihanga Domain
Makora RoadLush open domain, with lots of walking/cycling tracks branching off from the area.
Further south to Peka Peka you'll find more running/walking trails around the dunes and some fantastic architecture.
Peka Peka Beach
Further south to Peka Peka you'll find more running/walking trails around the dunes and some fantastic architecture.