Ngā Manu Nature Reserve

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.

Photo: Pseudopanax, Public domain.

Type: Nature reserve
Description: nature reserve and wetland in Waikanae, New Zealand
Also known as: “Nga Manu Nature Reserve” and “Ngā Manu wetland”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Waikanae railway station and Waikanae Library.

Waikanae railway station

Railway station

Photo: Elevators115, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Waikanae railway station 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 Wellington.

Waikanae Library

Library

Photo: Quilt Phase, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Pharazyn Reserve

Park

Photo: Marshelec, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Waikanae and Peka Peka.

Waikanae

Photo: Grutness, CC BY-SA 3.0.

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.

Peka Peka

Hamlet

Photo: Egghead06, Public domain.

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.