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Paddling near Waikanae, Wellington

Waikanae sits on the Kāpiti Coast in the Greater Wellington region, backed by the Tararua Range and fronting the Tasman Sea. The area draws paddlers to the Waikanae River for flatwater and gentle river runs, while Kāpiti Island — visible offshore — is a destination for sea kayakers who paddle through the Kāpiti Marine Reserve.

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