OPEN HOURS
Ngā hāora e tuwhera ana
OPEN 7 DAYS
Nau Mai, Haere Mai, Whakatau Mai!
spring / summer
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, dinner
7.30 am – 4.00 pm
Mane, Tūrei, Wenerei, Tāite,
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
7.30 am - late*
Paraire | FriDAY
8.30am - late*
hatarei | saturday
8.30 am – 4.30pm
Rātapu | Sunday
*It’s all about Tama-nui-te-rā,
closing hours on our late nights may vary.
(Closed Public Holidays)
Who are we?
Ko wai mātou?
Karaka Café takes its name from the karaka tree, which was once carried on waka by our tūpuna to Aotearoa. The grove here was planted long before this building, a living reminder of connection, history, and home. The Wharewaka itself
is the realised dream of Taranaki Whānui — bringing their footprint back to Wellington’s waterfront.
We celebrate our Māori and Pacific heritage through the Karaka Experience. Think hāngī-inspired flavours with a modern twist, alongside our delicious bistro-style dishes.
Kia kaha, Te Reo Māori! Not all our kaimahi are fluent speakers, but Te Reo Māori is woven into our daily rhythm.
Our vision! To manaaki our people and our manuhiri — welcoming visitors as whānau and taking pride in all we do.!
Nau mai, haere mai, welcome to Karaka Café.
