Neighbourhood guide
What's near Waikawa
In Waikawa, Picton, we found 5 categories of nearby amenities - schools, supermarkets, healthcare and public transport - each listed with its distance below.
The median rent for a 3-bedroom house in Waikawa was $580 a week (period ending Aug 2026), from official MBIE bond data.
At a glance
- Nearest mapped Schools: Waikawa Bay School (62m from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Early Childhood / Kindergartens: Picton Community Early Learning Centre (3.8km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Supermarkets: Four Square (3.4km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Pharmacies: Picton Healthcare Pharmacy (3.3km from the suburb centre).
- Nearest mapped Doctors / GPs: Picton Medical Centre (3.5km from the suburb centre).
Neighbourhood rents
Official MBIEMarlborough - Blenheim/Havelock/Mayfield/Riversdale/Waikawa · Aug 2026 · 102 new tenancies
| Type | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | All |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House | $530 | $470 | $580 | $535 |
Official median weekly rent from MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgements. Figures are area medians, not a quote for any specific property.
Amenities near Waikawa
Schools near Waikawa
- Waikawa Bay School 0.1 km
- Queen Charlotte College 1.6 km
- Picton School 4.0 km
Source: public Ministry of Education school and early-learning data . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Early Childhood / Kindergartens near Waikawa
- Picton Community Early Learning Centre 3.8 km
- Waitohi Picton Playcentre 3.9 km
- Waitohi Kindergarten 3.9 km
- Picton Preschool 4.2 km
Source: public Ministry of Education school and early-learning data . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Supermarkets near Waikawa
- Four Square 3.4 km
- FreshChoice 3.5 km
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Pharmacies near Waikawa
- Picton Healthcare Pharmacy 3.3 km
- Picton Medical Centre Pharmacy 3.6 km
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
Doctors / GPs near Waikawa
- Picton Medical Centre 3.5 km
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors . Publisher data date . Amenity dataset last synced . Last successful check .
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Frequently asked questions about Waikawa
What amenities are near Waikawa?
Waikawa has 5 categories of nearby amenities mapped, including schools, supermarkets, doctors, hospitals and public transport, each listed with its distance from the suburb centre.
What is the median rent for a 3-bedroom home in Waikawa?
The median weekly rent for a 3-bedroom house in Waikawa was $580 for the period ending Aug 2026, based on official MBIE Tenancy Services bond lodgement data.
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