Mahkota Ratu Guidebook
Food Scene
Specialist Asian and German grocery where you can get interesting condiments, sauces, herbs for your BBQ and cooking needs during stay at Mahkota Ratu. Key pickup and dropoff point too.
Fusion Food Haus
130 Main RoadSpecialist Asian and German grocery where you can get interesting condiments, sauces, herbs for your BBQ and cooking needs during stay at Mahkota Ratu. Key pickup and dropoff point too.
New World Waikanae
5 Parata StLocal Supermarket.
Countdown Waikanae
Ngaio RoadLocal supermarket.
Local eatery which boasts its own brews. Some days, live performances can be enjoyed there.
26 locals recommend
Salt and Wood Collective
11 Ngaio RdLocal eatery which boasts its own brews. Some days, live performances can be enjoyed there.
Los Locos Mexican Kapiti
1 Waimea RdPleasant eatery by the beach. Check it out after that nice walk.
Himalayan Kitchen
9A Epiha StFood is splendid and portions are large.
Yummy Italian food! Not saying it just cos it's my friend 😂. You must not miss this one...
6 locals recommend
Passo Pizza Pasta Caffe'
159 Kapiti RdYummy Italian food! Not saying it just cos it's my friend 😂. You must not miss this one...
On the Main Road, this is a quaint cafe with that homely feel! The foods is well presented too, and after that you can have a wee walk through the Village centre just a few metres away.
9 locals recommend
Maison 8 - Cafe & Restaurant
8 Main RdOn the Main Road, this is a quaint cafe with that homely feel! The foods is well presented too, and after that you can have a wee walk through the Village centre just a few metres away.
People are friendly and the breads is as good as it can get. Grab something then go take a stroll to the beach!
34 locals recommend
Olde Beach Bakery
3 Ono StPeople are friendly and the breads is as good as it can get. Grab something then go take a stroll to the beach!
Located in Mahara Place, this is opposite the German & Asian Specialist Grocery Fusion Food Haus. Cosy and Vegan/Vegetarian friendly options galore!
12 locals recommend
Sunday Cantina
Located in Mahara Place, this is opposite the German & Asian Specialist Grocery Fusion Food Haus. Cosy and Vegan/Vegetarian friendly options galore!
Clothes Shopping
Quaint and quirky outfits and shoes galore!
JENOA
2 Mahara PlaceSightseeing
Local Museum which has exhibitions featuring local artists' works. Free entry
14 locals recommend
Mahara Gallery
20 Mahara PlaceLocal Museum which has exhibitions featuring local artists' works. Free entry
Pick Your Own orchard in Otaki , a short drive from Mahkota Ratu. Season determines what you will be available for picking. From starwberries to cucumbers and chillies, you will love this outing. Can get sauces there too, made from fruits and veges from their orchards.
7 locals recommend
Penray Gardens
1199 State Hwy 1Pick Your Own orchard in Otaki , a short drive from Mahkota Ratu. Season determines what you will be available for picking. From starwberries to cucumbers and chillies, you will love this outing. Can get sauces there too, made from fruits and veges from their orchards.
Enjoy Waikanae's favourite backyard, so to speak. See flora and fauna au naturale.
65 locals recommend
Nga Manu Nature Reserve
Enjoy Waikanae's favourite backyard, so to speak. See flora and fauna au naturale.
Even if you are not a car enthusiast, this place is a must see! There is a lovely cafe there on-site too for refreshements.
66 locals recommend
Southward Car Museum
Otaihanga RoadEven if you are not a car enthusiast, this place is a must see! There is a lovely cafe there on-site too for refreshements.
A short drive, and you will be able to enjoy the day at another favourite wildlife reserve. Spend the whole day there just appreciating the natural habitat whilst enjoying a picnic.
38 locals recommend
Staglands Wildlife Reserve & Café
2362 Akatarawa RdA short drive, and you will be able to enjoy the day at another favourite wildlife reserve. Spend the whole day there just appreciating the natural habitat whilst enjoying a picnic.
This vast park is scenic to say the least. Track, picnic by the beach, horse ride, tramp ride...your choice!
43 locals recommend
Queen Elizabeth Park
This vast park is scenic to say the least. Track, picnic by the beach, horse ride, tramp ride...your choice!
Neighbourhoods
Waikanae