Cool places to check out in Orakei
Food scene
Def don't leave Orakei without popping in here! Cool local cafes and restaurants, our favs are the delicious healthy treats from Bowl and Arrow, and the cheap and cheerful family dinner from Bird on a Wire. If you are looking for a fine dining option, we recommend Copia.The cafe inside Kings Plant barn is also very family friendly. Farro Fresh supermarket, retail shops and boutique cinema are all located nearby at OBV.
18 locals recommend
Orakei Bay Village
228 Orakei RdDef don't leave Orakei without popping in here! Cool local cafes and restaurants, our favs are the delicious healthy treats from Bowl and Arrow, and the cheap and cheerful family dinner from Bird on a Wire. If you are looking for a fine dining option, we recommend Copia.The cafe inside Kings Plant barn is also very family friendly. Farro Fresh supermarket, retail shops and boutique cinema are all located nearby at OBV.
Good Day
78 Coates AvePopular local cafe spot.
Sightseeing
Orakei Playground
11 Tamaki DriveLocal playground, great for kids of all sizes, has a flying fox.
The Eatery is attached to the Akarana Yacht club with views over the marina and harbour. Nice spot to sit outside for a coffee or lunch.
Akarana Eatery
10 Tamaki DriveThe Eatery is attached to the Akarana Yacht club with views over the marina and harbour. Nice spot to sit outside for a coffee or lunch.
Def worth a visit if you have a the time - there is always something going on in Mission Bay. Best people watching around. So much to do. Great for kids, swimming, picnicing, drinking or dining.
113 locals recommend
Mission Bay Beach
Def worth a visit if you have a the time - there is always something going on in Mission Bay. Best people watching around. So much to do. Great for kids, swimming, picnicing, drinking or dining.
Shopping centres
Fantastic neighbourhood shopping centre. Closest regular supermarket- New World. Plus many other retail stores, including Pharmacy, Paper Plus, hairdresser, organic grocer, and many more.
32 locals recommend
Eastridge Shopping Centre
215 Kepa RdFantastic neighbourhood shopping centre. Closest regular supermarket- New World. Plus many other retail stores, including Pharmacy, Paper Plus, hairdresser, organic grocer, and many more.
City advice
Don't miss
A walk around the Orakei basin
This walk takes you around the edge of the basin using the boardwalk. Approx 45 mins (4 km)
Very popular with locals and for dog walking, there is an off-leash area.
There are steps towards the end of this track.
Parking is off Orakei Road near train station.