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OPEN 7 DAYS
Nau mai, haere mai, whakatau mai!
SPRING / SUMMER
BREAKFAST, BRUNCH, LUNCH
7.30 AM – 4.00 PM
MON, TUE, WED
BREAKFAST, BRUNCH, LUNCH, DINNER
7.30 AM – Late*
THU, FRI
8.30 AM - LATE*
SATURDAY
BREAKFAST, BRUNCH, LUNCH
8.30 AM – 4.30 PM SUNDAY
*Late is weather dependant
*It’s all about Tama-nui-te-rā,
closing hours on our late nights may vary.
(Closed Public Holidays)
Our Story
Karaka Café takes its name from the Karaka Tree – carried on waka by our tūpuna to Aotearoa.
The grove beside us was planted long before this building stood, a living reminder of connection, history and home.
The Wharewaka is the realised dream of Taranaki Whānui – restoring tūrangawaewae and presence on the Wellington waterfront.
Our Kai, Our Culture
We celebrate our Māori and Pacific heritage through the Karaka Experience – hāngī-inspired flavours with a modern twist, alongside our bistro-style dishes.
Kia kaha Te Reo Māori
Not all our kaimahi are fluent speakers, but Te Reo is woven into our daily rhythm – seen, heard and lived.
Our Vision
To manaaki our people and our manuhiri – welcoming visitors as whānau, and taking pride in all we do.