Waikanae
A beach town on New Zealand's Kāpiti Coast, Waikanae sits beside a long stretch of sand, the Waikanae River estuary, and within reach of Kapiti Island and its surrounding marine reserve. The town's name derives from a Māori phrase meaning "waters of the grey mullet." Mild year-round temperatures and less wind than nearby Wellington have made it one of the Wellington Region's favoured retirement destinations, though the river also draws fly fishers, with local lessons available for beginners.
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- Population13,300
- Nearest water from center 0.2 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.2 km1.3 mi
Nearest airports
Waikanae: quick answers
Where is Waikanae?
Waikanae is in New Zealand, about 51 km32 miles in a straight line from Wellington.
How do you get to Waikanae?
The nearest airport is Paraparaumu Airport (PPQ), about 27 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Waikanae?
The warmest month is February, averaging 16°C60°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 8°C46°F. The wettest month is October, with about 168 mm6.6 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Waikanae?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 1 restaurant, 4 cafés and 2 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Waikanae?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Paekakariki and Lower Hutt.