Waikanae is well connected by public transport, with regular Metlink train services from Waikanae Station into Wellington City and bus services linking the surrounding Kapiti Coast. The closest bus stop to the property is "Rutherford Street at Freyberg Crescent" which is just a few meters down the road on the corner, the bus number to catch to get to Waikanae Train station is the "280" this loops through Waikanae Beach on its way. From here you can easily connect onto a train into the city. If you want a personalised itinerary for your journey use Greater Wellingtons Metlink Journey Planner which also contains live infomation about the services.

Our local Waikanae Beach Four Square at 28 Tutere Street is our go-to for everything from bread and milk to Kāpiti ice cream, local cheeses and wine. You’ll also find fresh baking, hot food, flowers and a Lotto counter with really friendly staff. For a larger grocery shop, New World and Woolworths are both just a short drive away in Waikanae town centre.

If you need medical care during your stay, there are GP clinics and pharmacies nearby in Waikanae town center such as:

 Waikanae Health Center  04 293 6005

Mahara Health 04 908 1000

There is also an urgent care service in Paraparaumu called Team Medical who can be reached on 04 297 3000 

For anything requiring immediate attention, call 111 for emergency assistance.

For cute boutique gift shops try 

Hendrix in Waikanae Beach 

Orinoco in Paraparaumu Beach 

Milk and Ginger in Raumati Beach

For shopping areas you can visit Mahara place in Waikanae or Coastlands shopping mall in Paraparaumu - if you are looking to go further you could also check out the Outlet Shops in Otaki, North City Shopping Mall in Porirua, Lampton Quay shopping street in Wellington City or Queensgate Mall in Lower Hutt. 

Our go-to food delivery apps for the area are “Deliver Easy” and “Door Dash” these are great for convience items all the way to a hot dinner delivered when you just want to stay in. 

E-bikes and Mobility is a hire shop in Paraparaumu that hires e-bikes from $50 NZD per day.

Hidden gems for finding local seasonal bouquets are the Bin Inn on Kapiti Road, the Four Square in Waikanae Beach and the Kapiti Cutting Garden street stall in Otaki. Otherwise for florist shops check out The Wilderness and Love Stomp Floral which are both located in Paraparaumu Beach