Peka Peka Beach
Peka Peka Beach
4.5
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4.5
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cpcog
Sydney, Australia1,345 contributions
Apr 2021
We just walked along the beach and didn't swim while it was rather cold. The wind was strong that made us staying at the beach for a short time only. Anyway, it was nice to be there to hear the wave and see the view of the ocean.
Written 7 April 2021
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Katie M
Wellington, New Zealand43 contributions
Jan 2023
We had a lovely time at Peka Peka beach. Despite it being a really sunny, warm day - it wasn't too crowded. There isn't a lot of shade there but there are plenty of places to sit and relax. The water was warm (for New Zealand) and the waves were not too high for us swimmers. It is a shame that they are still allowing vehicles on the beach here though - some people are not very thoughtful when they drive along.
Written 11 January 2023
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Soemaryn Maree
Oudtshoorn, South Africa25 contributions
Dec 2024 • Family
Lovely stretch of beach. Quite windy. Little one had a great time. Fantastic waves and water not too cold. If you want to take a ball, be ready to chase it down the beach. Beautiful and quiet, perfect for a family day
Written 8 December 2024
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Cheryl F
Wellington, New Zealand55 contributions
Jan 2018 • Couples
Great beach
A must to visit
Great place for families
Beautiful views and grassy sand dunes
Peacefully tranquil
A must to visit
Great place for families
Beautiful views and grassy sand dunes
Peacefully tranquil
Written 8 January 2018
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campbro
Wellington, New Zealand44 contributions
Aug 2017 • Family
I've been visiting here since I was a young teenager and now live here. White sands and a safe swimming beach with wonderful cafes in neighbouring Waikanae.
Written 28 August 2017
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Perry B
Sydney, Australia2,619 contributions
Dec 2016 • Friends
Pekapeka Beach was festooned with logs after recent storms and there was much evidence of erosion but it had such a magnificent, wild quality to it that I was totally charmed. It's priceless stuff for New Zealanders like me who may now be resident in Asia or elsewhere. The walking is fantastic. The rugged wind, the broiling sun, the matchless views of Kapiti Island itself are all we need to spin off into rhapsodies.
Written 8 December 2016
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Irish_Kiwi77
Wellington, New Zealand1,559 contributions
Oct 2019 • Friends
Nice beach a short drive north of Waikanae. There is parking available just by the entrance to the beach and you can also drive onto the beach. It is a nice beach to have a walk on. When we visited there was a lot of drift wood on the beach, which would making driving on the beach a bit tricky. State highway 1 heading north is not too far away from the beach (less than 5 minute drive)
Written 28 October 2019
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ROBERT S
Coquitlam, Canada775 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
We spent the day going up the coast stopping along the way and this was our favourite beach and walk. Just gorgeous and no one else around and it was a Saturday.
Written 26 October 2019
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D P
Wellington, New Zealand8,059 contributions
Dec 2018 • Friends
Big wide sandy beach with dunes behind. Perfect to get up next to them to get out of the wind and watch the sunset over Kapiti Island.
Good for practicing your surfing in right conditions and apparently good for taking your car or 4x4 bike down for a blast which wasn’t so good when you just want to enjoy the peace and quiet. Easy to park by and generally a nice clean beach.
Good for practicing your surfing in right conditions and apparently good for taking your car or 4x4 bike down for a blast which wasn’t so good when you just want to enjoy the peace and quiet. Easy to park by and generally a nice clean beach.
Written 11 December 2018
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Jadedog
Waikanae, New Zealand337 contributions
Sept 2018 • Family
Sandy beach typical of Kapiti coast. Long flat beach with easy breaking waves with a nice benign surf break, great for beginners to intermediate.
Great for a long family walk, great for dogs.
Can drive vehicles but better for passive walks and swims.
Ok for Blokarts when the tide is out.
Interesting array of shells and wildlife.
Great for a long family walk, great for dogs.
Can drive vehicles but better for passive walks and swims.
Ok for Blokarts when the tide is out.
Interesting array of shells and wildlife.
Written 17 September 2018
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Hi, I am thinking of visiting Peke Peka in the near future and would just like to ask the local police for some guidance on a particular problem before I visit. Does anyone know the name and address of the local police force. Thanks
Written 12 March 2019
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