

Coastal reserve on the Waikanae River mouth and Kapiti Coast dunes—good for wide seascapes, river estuary reflections, native bush, and birdlife. Best at sunrise and golden hour for warm light and low tides for exposed sand patterns. Easily accessible with roadside parking and flat walking tracks; no entry fee. Weekdays are quieter; watch for wind off the Tasman.


Coastal reserve on the Waikanae River mouth and Kapiti Coast dunes—good for wide seascapes, river estuary reflections, native bush, and birdlife. Best at sunrise and golden hour for warm light and low tides for exposed sand patterns. Easily accessible with roadside parking and flat walking tracks; no entry fee. Weekdays are quieter; watch for wind off the Tasman.