Waikanae Beach Tours

Photo by Paula Norton
Photo by Paula Norton
Feel the wind tousling your hair, the water washing over your feet and the salt in the air at Waikanae Beach. Stick around for sunset to cap off an unforgettable day out.

This stretch of coastline in Greater Wellington is well-liked by travelers, so put it on your to-do list. Don't stop there, though. There are many more options ready for you to appreciate after Waikanae Beach. Paraparaumu Beach, Peka Peka Beach, and Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club are close by.

Plan a trip to see Waikanae Beach

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The Cobbler Hotel

The Cobbler Hotel

3 out of 5
Te Aro
Price was $2,106, price is now $1,801 per person
$1,801
per person
Dec 9 - Dec 14
found 18 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Dallas (DFW) to Wellington (WLG)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (82 reviews)
Cosy central city stay with everything you need.

Reviewed on Oct 1, 2025

Wharekauhau Luxury Country Estate

Wharekauhau Luxury Country Estate

5 out of 5
Price was $5,627, price is now $4,620 per person
$4,620
per person
Dec 8 - Dec 13
found 17 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Dallas (DFW) to Wellington (WLG)
9.8/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
Sofitel Wellington

Sofitel Wellington

5 out of 5
Wellington CBD
Price was $2,017, price is now $1,826 per person
$1,826
per person
Dec 9 - Dec 14
found 18 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Dallas (DFW) to Wellington (WLG)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (691 reviews)
We didn’t have breakfast

Reviewed on Oct 22, 2025

Popular places to visit

#TroveOn The museum has a very good collection of vintage cars. Takes one back into the by-gone era.

Southward Car Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Southward Car Museum during your trip to Paraparaumu. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Southward Car Museum

Waimeha Domain

Explore the great outdoors at Waimeha Domain, a lovely green space in Waikanae.

Waimeha Domain

Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve, a lovely green space in Paraparaumu Beach.

Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve

Kotuku Park

Explore the great outdoors at Kotuku Park, a lovely green space in Paraparaumu.

Kotuku Park

Te Atiawa Park

Explore the great outdoors at Te Atiawa Park, a lovely green space in Paraparaumu.

Te Atiawa Park

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.

Nga Manu Nature Reserve

Best Lodging Options Near Waikanae Beach

Cosy pods, 2 minutes walk from beach - pet friendly!

Cosy pods, 2 minutes walk from beach - pet friendly!

Peka Peka
Cosy pods, 2 minutes walk from beach - pet friendly!
Wrights By The Sea Motel

Wrights By The Sea Motel

3 out of 5
387 Kapiti Road, Paraparaumu
Wrights By The Sea Motel
Kapiti Gateway Motel

Kapiti Gateway Motel

2.5 out of 5
114 Main Road, Waikanae
Kapiti Gateway Motel
U Studios Paraparaumu Beach

U Studios Paraparaumu Beach

3 out of 5
7-13 Seaview Road, Paraparaumu
U Studios Paraparaumu Beach
Tudor Manor Bed & Breakfast

Tudor Manor Bed & Breakfast

4 out of 5
10 Tudor Court, Paraparaumu
Tudor Manor Bed & Breakfast
Kapiti Getaway - Fantastic location - Pool, Spa & Tennis Court

Kapiti Getaway - Fantastic location - Pool, Spa & Tennis Court

Paraparaumu
Kapiti Getaway - Fantastic location - Pool, Spa & Tennis Court
Elliotts Kapiti Coast Motor Lodge

Elliotts Kapiti Coast Motor Lodge

3 out of 5
33 Amohia Street, (State Highway One), Paraparaumu
Elliotts Kapiti Coast Motor Lodge
Raumati Sands Resort

Raumati Sands Resort

4 out of 5
4-8 Matatua Road, Raumati Beach, Kapiti Coast, Paraparaumu, Wellington
Raumati Sands Resort
Sunset cottage Paekākāriki - sand, sea and sunsets

Sunset cottage Paekākāriki - sand, sea and sunsets

Paekakariki
Sunset cottage Paekākāriki - sand, sea and sunsets
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