Waikanae

Waikanae is a laid-back beach town of 14,000 people in the with a combination of retired population and young families that brings a unique blend that is relaxing and vibrant.
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Photo: Grutness, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Ngā Manu Nature Reserve and Waikanae railway station.

Nature reserve
Photo: Pseudopanax, Public domain.
is a nature and wildlife reserve in Waikanae, New Zealand, on the Kāpiti Coast of the . 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.

Railway station
Photo: Elevators115, CC BY-SA 4.0.
in Waikanae on the Kāpiti Coast, New Zealand, is the terminal station on the Kāpiti Line for Metlink's electric multiple unit commuter trains from .

Library
Photo: Quilt Phase, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Reikorangi and Waikanae Beach.

Hamlet
Photo: Robert Cutts, CC BY 2.0.
is a rural locality on the Kāpiti Coast in New Zealand's . It is inland, behind Waikanae in the Akatarawa Valley of the Tararua Ranges. is situated 3½ km southeast of Waikanae.

Suburb
Photo: Kiwi128, CC0.
is a suburb, which is situated 4 km west of Waikanae.

Quarter
Photo: AxonsArachnida, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is on the Kāpiti Coast of New Zealand's . It is just north of on the south bank of the and is roughly 55 km north of New Zealand's capital city, . is situated 4 km west of Waikanae.

Waikanae

Latitude
-40.8758° or 40° 52′ 33″ south
Longitude
175.0643° or 175° 3′ 52″ east
Population
13,900
Elevation
30 metres (98 feet)
Open location code
4VFQ43F7+MP
Open­Street­Map ID
node 339057887
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­town
Geo­Names ID
2180320
Wiki­data ID
Q2540624
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Satellite Map

Discover Waikanae from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Afrikaans to Zulu—“Waikanae” goes by many names.
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