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Orakei Basin

Orakei Road, New Zealand
Orakei Basin
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Ranked #92 of 135 attractions in Auckland
3.5 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks
Most recent review
“A very pleasant walk”
- 16 May 2012
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Auckland, New Zealand
Senior Contributor
29 reviews 29 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“A very pleasant walk”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Parking a little restricted, but a great placew to paddle a kayak or water ski. The walk around the lake is very pleasant with great boardwalks More

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new zealand
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6 reviews 6 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“excellent walkway”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

great facility, a lot to look at. Our son took his bike, which had to be carried up a few stairs, but was manageable More

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Auckland, New Zealand
Top Contributor
53 reviews 53 reviews
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Orakei Basin”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012

One of the hidden secrets in Auckland. It is awesome to see. More

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Auckland New Zealand
Top Contributor
85 reviews 85 reviews
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“A Basin this is not”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012

Orakei Basin is the home to water skiing - not a great favourite of mine. When the tide is out, not great. Many homes back onto this Basin. There is birdlife in the area. More

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Auckland, New Zealand
Top Contributor
61 reviews 61 reviews
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
“Lovely beaches”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011

A great place to walk and take in the scenery, buy an ice-cream and relax. More

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Auckland, New Zealand
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Orakei Basin - beautiful at high tide on a still day”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 December 2011

Auckland Council has completed building a circular walk around Orakei Basin. The bridge that now crosses Purewa Creek is very handsome. On the day we visited there was no wind, high tide and blue skies which provided a beautiful reflective scene. Kings Plant Barn has a cafe nearby. More

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