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Waikanae

Wellington Region, New Zealand · Oceania

About Waikanae

Waikanae is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Paraparaumu, 51km from Mount Victoria Lookout, Wellington.

Waikanae is a town located in Wellington Region, New Zealand. With a population of 13,600, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Waikanae sits in New Zealand, where you drive on the left. It's in the Pacific/Auckland time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Waikanae to your route.

About Waikanae

Waikanae (English: , Māori pronunciation: [ˈwaikaˈnae] ) is a town on the Kāpiti Coast, 60 km (37 mi) north of the Wellington, New Zealand. The name is a Māori word meaning "waters" (wai) "of the grey mullet". The area surrounding the town is notable for its 2.4-kilometre-long (1.5 mi) beach, the Waikanae River

Read more estuary, the Kapiti Marine Reserve, and Kapiti Island, which lies 4 km (2.5 mi) offshore in the Tasman Sea. The town is considered one of the top retirement destinations in the Wellington Region, because of it having year-round mild temperatures, moderate rainfall, and less wind than Wellington. The town is 8 km (5.0 mi) northeast of Paraparaumu, and 15 km (9.3 mi) southwest of Ōtaki. The Waikanae railway station is the northernmost station in the Metlink passenger rail network, linking with Wellington railway station in Central Wellington.

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Where is Waikanae located?

Waikanae is located in Wellington Region, New Zealand, Oceania. The coordinates are -40.8833 latitude, 175.0667 longitude.

What is the population of Waikanae?

Waikanae has a population of approximately 13,600 people, making it a town in New Zealand.

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Quick Information

Population
13,600
Continent
Oceania
Country
New Zealand
Region
Wellington Region
Timezone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-40.8833, 175.0667

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in New Zealand

Police
111
Ambulance
111
Fire
111
Non-emergency police
105
Driving side
left

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Worth the detour from Waikanae

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

Southward Car Museum

One of the Southern Hemisphere's largest collections with over 400 vehicles spanning a century of motoring.

11 km · about 20 min drive

museum

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

New Zealand's bold national museum, renowned for its interactive exhibits, Maori taonga, and a colossal squid specimen.

51 km · about 60 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Mount Victoria Lookout, Wellington

196 m summit lookout reached by a sealed road above central Wellington, giving a panorama of the harbour and Cook Strait.

51 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Waikanae

  • 51 kmMount Victoria Lookout, Wellington196 m summit lookout reached by a sealed road above central Wellington, giving a panorama of the harbour and Cook Strait.

Nearby Destinations

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Paraparaumu

🇳🇿 New Zealand

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Otaki

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Birchville

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Brown Owl

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24 km awayPop. 3,770

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