Travel Reference
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Kapiti Gateway Motel
( 0800 429 360, 04-902 5876;
www.kapitigateway.co.nz
;
114 Main Rd, Waikanae; d $115-155; )
Tidy,
airy motel on the highway with solar-heated pool, great hospitality and excellent local ad-
vice. Holiday hermits can make the most of the free wi-fi, kitchen facilities and Sky TV.
MOTEL
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Long Beach
(
www.longbeach.net.nz
;
40 Tutere St, Waikanae; meals $16-30; 8.30am-10pm)
Neighbourly, family-
friendly Long Beach offers an extensive menu ranging from house-cured salmon and
risotto through to pizza and fish and chips. With a large conservatory, it's bright and
beachy, making it most suitable for socialising over a drink from an impeccable list. The
Front Room cafe next door is also very good.
CAFE
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Ambience Café
(10 Seaview Rd, Paraparaumu; lunch $13-22; 8am-4pm Sun-Thu; )
A very 'Wellington' cafe, with
both light and substantial meals made with relish, such as fish cakes, the BLT and colour-
ful vegie options. Cake cabinet at full capacity, and great coffee (of course).
CAFE
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