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Waikanae Beach

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Waikanae Beach

A gentle gradient and spectacular views of Kāpiti Island make Waikanae Beach a popular destination for swimmers, walkers and beach cricketers. It also attracts day trippers from Wellington wanting to escape city crowds.

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by Chris Maclean

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Chris Maclean, Wellington places – Kāpiti Coast, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/photograph/13541/waikanae-beach (accessed 11 June 2026).

Story by Chris Maclean, published 3 March 2009, updated 1 March 2016.