Experience the Serenity of Waikanae Beach

Getting There

• Car

  From anywhere in the West Coast region, take State Highway 6 (SH6) and head northeast towards Greymouth. Continue on SH6 until you reach the intersection with State Highway 1 (SH1) near Kawatiri. Turn left onto SH1 and follow the signs towards Wellington. After approximately 180km, take the exit for Waikanae (Exit 8) onto Ngaio Road. Continue on Ngaio Road until you reach Waikanae Beach, where you can find parking facilities nearby. Depending on traffic conditions, the drive may take around 2.5 to 3 hours.

• Public Transportation

  To reach Waikanae Beach via public transport, you can take a bus from various locations in the West Coast region to Wellington. Once in Wellington, head to the Wellington Train Station. From there, take the Metlink train on the Kapiti Line towards Waikanae. The train journey takes about 1 hour. After arriving at Waikanae Station, it’s about a 5-10 minute walk to Waikanae Beach. Note that the bus fare will vary depending on your starting location, and the train fare is approximately NZD 10-15.

• Taxi/Rideshare

  If you prefer a more direct route, you can use a taxi or rideshare service from the Wellington area directly to Waikanae Beach. This option is convenient but will be more expensive compared to public transport. The cost will generally range from NZD 100-150 depending on traffic and exact pickup location. The ride will take approximately 1 hour.