Linda’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Kapiti Island
Queen Elizabeth Park
Escarpment Walkaway
State Highway 1Waikanae Estuary Scientific Reserve
Mangaone Walkway follows an old bush tramway in low hill country east of Waikanae. It was historically known as Reikorangi Track. The southern half follows the Waikanae River through Kaitawa Scenic Reserve, which protects previously milled podocarp forest.
Streams at the southern end are usually easy to ford, but expect to get wet feet. The northern section crosses farmland, following a farm road for part of the distance.
Mangaone Walkway
523 Mangaone S RdMangaone Walkway follows an old bush tramway in low hill country east of Waikanae. It was historically known as Reikorangi Track. The southern half follows the Waikanae River through Kaitawa Scenic Reserve, which protects previously milled podocarp forest.
Streams at the southern end are usually easy to ford, but expect to get wet feet. The northern section crosses farmland, following a farm road for part of the distance.
Nikau Valley
To do
Coastlands Aquatic Centre
10 Brett Ambler WaySouthward Car Museum
Otaihanga RoadWaikanae Swimming Pool
Ngarara RoadTe Ara O Whareroa (Cycle Way linking Paekakariki and Raumati)
68 Poplar AveIcebreaker Otaki Outlet
203 Main HwyOtaki is full of great outlet shops. 20 mins drive north
Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club
376 Kapiti RdFood scene
Tom Thumb Cafe
2C Donovan RdMarine Parade Eatery
50 Marine ParadeJolly Pub
93 Mazengarb RdPasso Pizza Pasta Caffe'
159 Kapiti RdStreetwise Coffee Kapiti Road
160 Kapiti RdThai Kai Restaurant
1 Te Roto DrSpice Lounge
15 Seaview RdLocal Amenities
Coastlands Shopping Centre
State Highway 1M & M Master Butchers
144 Kapiti RdParaparaumu Medical Centre
40 Ihakara StParaparaumu Beach Pharmacy
17 Seaview Rd