Orakei Basin Carpark

The car park is down a single lane road with two small passing bays and has blind corners making it very difficult to see traffic coming. When two cars meet in driving in opposite directions, one has to back up to a passing bay. Parking spaces are limited and fill very quickly. Better to park on Upland Rd and use walking access path to the Orakie Basin walk.

This is a great walk, lots of lovely views. BUT it is not pram friendly to do the whole loop. There are a decent amount of stairs that are quite steep. You could do the flat part and turn around at the stairs if you still wanted to do the loop.

Orakei Basin is the perfect place to go for a walk with friends, family or even the dog.nnThere is a track/path all the way round the basin that includes a boardwalk on the east side.nnThe carpark is a perfect place to park to go for a walk if you not fortunate enough to live close by.nnThere is also a Jetty here to launch boats onto the basin that is used by ski boats.

I love visiting Orakei Basin. There is car parking here with walking access to the parking with great views from the carpark and an excellent opportunity to take photos. Orakei Basin walkway is close to the carpark and there are places to rest and enjoy the view around the edge of the basin. A very romantic place to visit with your partner. A safe place for boating and water-skiing. There is a boat ramp and a marine jetty. The flush times for the basins salt water are available on the internet. A great place to enjoy a romantic summer day with your partner. There are restaurants and amenities near to the entrance way to the Orakei Basin. The carpark currently opens at 7am and closes at 9pm.

It's a great off leash dog walk with views over the water, & safe, flat pathways.

Directions to Orakei Basin Carpark with public transportation

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