Title: Waikanae Travel Guide: Best of Waikanae, Greater Wellington Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Waikanae](https://expedia.co.uk/Waikanae-Hotels.d6123365.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Waikanae](https://expedia.co.uk/Waikanae-Holiday-Rentals.d6123365.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Waikanae](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Waikanae.d6123365.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Waikanae Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Waikanae.d6123365.Car-Hire-Guide)[Waikanae Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Waikanae.d6123365.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Waikanae Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Waikanae](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123365/ebd04941-8189-4a7a-91e7-8ed0a93fcc0c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Waikanae](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123365/5d8f4202-9f15-4401-959b-37cf1c0f4d21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Waikanae Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Waikanae ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Waikanae Beach While visiting Waikanae Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Waikanae Beach and Peka Peka Beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Waikanae-Waikanae-Beach.dx662954369861828608) - Top hotels in Waikanae - Top Holiday Rentals in Waikanae ![Kapiti Gateway Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2610000/2600500/2600466/cc7c9a7b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kapiti Gateway Motel 114 Main Road Waikanae £79 5 Apr - 6 Apr 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! (244 reviews) A very well run traditional Kiwi motel. Great location in Waikanae too. Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=2600466&PinnedHotelID=2600466&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6123365) ![Waikanae - Restaurez chez Bijoux](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111630000/111624500/111624407/a221b62c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Waikanae - Restaurez chez Bijoux Waikanae Beach Wellington £125 1 Apr - 2 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this holiday home in Waikanae. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and balconies. Popular attractions Waimeha Domain and Waikanae Beach are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews) Host was excellent, property was very nice & very clean, check in instructions were clear & helpful Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F04%2F2026&endDate=02%2F04%2F2026&selected=111624407&PinnedHotelID=111624407&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6123365) ![Harbour View Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121560000/121552500/121552412/8874ac2c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Harbour View Lodge 5 Bowlers Wharf Ln Porirua Wellington Region £52 13 Apr - 14 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Porirua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture and South Beach are ... 7/10 Good! (10 reviews) My room was clean. The Tv didn’t work, the fridge was a small makeup fridge not a bar fridge and the shower drain was blocked so flooded not just my bathroom but also my room and the hallway Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F04%2F2026&endDate=14%2F04%2F2026&selected=121552412&PinnedHotelID=121552412&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6123365) [See all 285 properties in Waikanae](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026®ionId=6123365) 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 - Restaurez chez Bijoux](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111630000/111624500/111624407/a221b62c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Waikanae - Restaurez chez Bijoux Waikanae Beach Wellington Stay at this holiday home in Waikanae. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and balconies. Popular attractions Waimeha Domain and Waikanae Beach are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews) Host was excellent, property was very nice & very clean, check in instructions were clear & helpful Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Waikanae-Hotels-Waikanae-Restaurez-Chez-Bijoux.h111624407.Hotel-Information) ![Olde Beach Lux](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67070000/67062800/67062745/5760aadf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Olde Beach Lux Waikanae Beach Waikanae Stay at this holiday home in Waikanae. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Waimeha Domain and Waikanae Beach are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews) Great location and spaces for family get together. We’ll probably be back. Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Waikanae-Hotels-Olde-Beach-Lux.h67062745.Hotel-Information) ![Wonderful ocean-view holiday house 1 back from beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37940000/37936300/37936292/03d9da7e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wonderful ocean-view holiday house 1 back from beach Waikanae Beach waikanae Stay at this holiday home in Waikanae. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Waimeha Domain and Waikanae Beach are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (66 reviews) This is a very clean, well equipped home in a great location. Would definitely stay here again. Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Waikanae-Hotels-Wonderful-Ocean-View-Holiday-House-1-Back-From-Beach.h37936292.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Waikanae](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6123365&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) 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. ## Check Waikanae hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6123365&startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31)[30 Mar - 31 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6123365&startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6123365&startDate=2026-03-31&endDate=2026-04-01)[31 Mar - 1 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6123365&startDate=2026-03-31&endDate=2026-04-01) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6123365&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6123365&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6123365&startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026)[10 Apr - 12 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6123365&startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Waikanae Beach Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Waikanae Beach during your travels in Waikanae? Amble around the area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Waikanae-Beach-Wellington-Region.d6130927.Attraction) #### Nga Manu Nature Reserve Explore the great outdoors at Nga Manu Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Waikanae. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nga-Manu-Nature-Reserve-Waikanae.d6108070.Attraction) #### Waimeha Domain Explore the great outdoors at Waimeha Domain, a lovely green space in Waikanae. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Waimeha-Domain-Waikanae-Beach.d890195432752742400.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Kapiti Island: Classic Guided Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49101608/94cfa018-d4dc-453a-afbd-f50fe5cf4564.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kapiti Island: Classic Guided Day Tour £131 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kapiti-island-classic-guided-day-tour.a49101608.activity-details) ![8-Hour Private Scenic Kapiti Coast Tour from Wellington](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4005297/f8773886-59ed-4481-be00-34f1cd6b3932.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 8-Hour Private Scenic Kapiti Coast Tour from Wellington £427 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/8-hour-private-scenic-kapiti-coast-tour-from-wellington.a4005297.activity-details) ![A Taste of Kapiti - Kapiti Foodie Delights Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5054428/beddcde2-5058-4eb6-a4f0-61a30653f569.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### A Taste of Kapiti - Kapiti Foodie Delights Tour £471 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/a-taste-of-kapiti-kapiti-foodie-delights-tour.a5054428.activity-details) [See all activities in Waikanae](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Waikanae.d6123365.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Waikanae ![ニュージーランド　パエカカリキ・エスカープメント・トラックから見えるカピティ島](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2863/bdea274e-626f-4d52-a818-194d2a2e1057.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Paraparaumu ![Aerial Panorama of Peka Peka beach and village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248625843091848/c6903959-618a-41ad-83d7-3e44e7f7a41b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Peka Peka - Cities near Waikanae - Places of interest [Paraparaumu](https://expedia.co.uk/Paraparaumu.dx2863)[Peka Peka](https://expedia.co.uk/Peka-Peka.dx553248625843091848) - [Nga Manu Nature Reserve ](https://expedia.co.uk/Nga-Manu-Nature-Reserve-Waikanae.d6108070.Attraction) - [Raumati Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Raumati-Beach-Raumati-South.d6069723.Attraction) - [Staglands Wildlife Reserve ](https://expedia.co.uk/Staglands-Wildlife-Reserve-Akatarawa-Valley.d553248621532610600.Attraction) - [Maidstone Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Maidstone-Park-Maidstone.d553248621532610597.Attraction)