Glenda's Guidebook
Food scene
Enjoy a coffee and stroll in the kitchen shop, or book into one of Ruth’s world renowned cooking classes.
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Ruth Pretty Catering
41 School RdEnjoy a coffee and stroll in the kitchen shop, or book into one of Ruth’s world renowned cooking classes.
Waikanae Community Market
Park AvenueEvery Saturday morning with good fresh produce
Tuatara Brewery
7 Sheffield StGood beer!
Bus Stop
55 Sims RdQuirky coffee place - great food and coffee
Sightseeing
Kapiti Island
Island bird sanctuary - day trip or can book accommodation
Museu d'Automòbils Southward
Otaihanga RoadWorld class collection of vintage cars
Kiwi night encounter or day visits to see native birds and Tuatara
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Nga Manu Nature Reserve
Kiwi night encounter or day visits to see native birds and Tuatara
Escarpment Walkaway
State Highway 1Part of the Te Araroa trail with great sea views
Dirt Farm
321 Mangaone N RdGnarly mountain bike park
Otaki Beach
Te Horo beach 5.4km. Otaki beach 6.0km
lovely bush walking travel, steep in places, great views from top
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Hemi Matenga Memorial Park
lovely bush walking travel, steep in places, great views from top
Rangiātea Church
33 Te Rauparaha StVery historic Maori church established by Te Rauparaha.
A must for walkers. About 2 hours but need pick up at far end. Talk to John or Glenda
Mangaone Walkway
523 Mangaone S RdA must for walkers. About 2 hours but need pick up at far end. Talk to John or Glenda
Neighbourhoods
Te Horo
Rural farming and lifestyle area. Very quiet
Waikanae
A little bigger than Otaki with basic shopping and beach
Paraparaumu
much bigger town with mall and most amenities
City/town information
Small rural town in 3 distinct parts. On main highway are outlet stalls, supermarket etc. Travel down Mill road to the old town for takeaway food, pharmacy, supermarket etc. and further down Mill road to the beach part of Otaki
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Otaki
Small rural town in 3 distinct parts. On main highway are outlet stalls, supermarket etc. Travel down Mill road to the old town for takeaway food, pharmacy, supermarket etc. and further down Mill road to the beach part of Otaki