Orapiu Wharf - Overview of Waiheke Island

Location) Anzac Road

Terrain) Paved road

Foot Access) Yes

Snags) No

Parking) Anzac road parking

Wheelchair Access) Yes

Category) Fishing Spot

Steps) None

Overview

Orapiu Wharf is a go to for many Waiheke locals when it comes to fishing, but expect a long drive out to it as it is located on the other side of Waiheke also called The Bottom End.

The wharf offers stunning views of the surrounding waters and landscapes, including Ponui Island and the Tamaki Strait.

Orapiu Wharf is really the only publicly accessible wooden wharf on waiheke, many others are privately owned, The wharf was built in 1915.

located on the wharf you will find a little bus stop shelter to keep your stuff dry or keep out of the wind as it can get very windy, it also has a hose to wash off the deck after fishing and bait boards etc.

Orapiu is a rural settlement on the southeast coast of Waiheke Island in the Auckland Region of New Zealand. It is at the end of a small peninsula between Te Matuku Bay and Waiheke Channel.

Waiheke ferries fullers360 used to dock near the wharf for many years and take passengers to the coromandel, Rotorua island and Auckland city until the last few years they put it on hold and it never returned.

There are no shops near Orapiu wharf or anywhere after leaving Onetangi so pack lunches, drinks and bait come prepared before the long 30 minute drive.

There is a sheltered public toilet located near the Wharf.

Fish species spotted

Snapper
Kahawai
Spotties
Yellowtail kingfish

Hire Fishing Gear

Gear Grab Waiheke hire Fishing rods for $30 each, they also sell small tackle packs and lures for $5

Bait and fishing equipment purchases

Most local Gas stations – BP, G.A.S, and Challenge sell baits

Dairies/Superettes

Ox Tackle Developments – They sell everything you need fishing – bait, gear and fishing rods.

Fish Species in New Zealand Waters

Fishing Rules

Stick to all New Zealand Fishing laws if too small put back and only take what you are allowed.

Access Information

Smaller Car – Parking Anzac road
Wheelchair – Yes
Truck/Boat – Yes
Bike – Yes
Walking – Yes

The best way to access Orapiu Wharf is access via the paved Anzac road which located off Orapiu road, it has a tight hearpin corner and all the residents letterboxes at the top of the hill, drive down and Orapiu wharf is straight ahead.

Rubbish

Please take home everything you brought with you when you leave.

Keep our oceans clean we are always taking home found rubbish and lines when we fish. Sea life pay the price when rubbish and fishing lines are left behind.