Peka Peka

Peka Peka, sometimes spelled Pekapeka, is a seaside locality on the Kāpiti Coast of New Zealand's North Island. It is located just off State Highway 1 and the North Island Main Trunk railway between Waikanae and Te Horo.

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Type: Hamlet with 690 residents
Description: locality in Kāpiti Coast District, Wellington Region, New Zealand
Also known as: “Pekapeka”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Peka Peka Beach and Pharazyn Reserve.

Peka Peka Beach

Beach

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Pharazyn Reserve

Park

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Pharazyn Reserve is a public reserve located north of Waikanae, on the Kapiti Coast of the North Island of New Zealand. It is located adjacent to the Te Harakeke Swamp, a regionally significant area of harakeke and raupō wetland.

Ngā Manu Nature Reserve

Nature reserve

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Ngā Manu Nature Reserve is a nature and wildlife reserve in Waikanae, New Zealand, on the Kāpiti Coast of the North Island. In addition to offering a sanctuary for native birds and other animals, the 14 hectares reserve preserves the largest remnant of coastal lowland swamp forest on the Kāpiti Coast. Ngā Manu Nature Reserve is situated 3 km south of Peka Peka.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Waikanae and Te Horo Beach.

Waikanae

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Waikanae is a laid-back beach town of 14,000 people in the Kapiti Coast with a combination of retired population and young families that brings a unique blend that is relaxing and vibrant.

Te Horo Beach

Village

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Te Horo and Te Horo Beach are two localities on the Kāpiti Coast of New Zealand's North Island. Te Horo Beach is the larger of the two settlements and, as its name implies, is located on the Tasman Sea coast. Te Horo Beach is situated 5 km northeast of Peka Peka.