Okahu Bay Wharf

Like so many Aucklanders I’ve seen the wharf heading out past that function centre that never seems to be doing very well but driven or walked on by. On my last big sweaty walk round the bays though we decided to walk out on it, really with nothing other in mind than adding to our total steps. Wow, who’d have thunk a wee wooden walkway could create such a fresh and gorgeous new perspective on our city?
There’s a lot of quiet fishing going on here and you have to pick your way around bait boxes and beer coolers but most people are really friendly which is such a nice surprise in Auckland. There’s the obligatory bunch of kids bombing at the end which can’t help but make me smile and you feel like you are right out in the water, halfway to Rangitoto. Beautiful. SO worth a wander.

I used to run to this wharf when I lived in the city, and it is one of my favourite places to enjoy the view of Auckland’s CBD. If you can get to this place for a sunrise or sunset, it truly is a magical place to be. Whenever the stress of Auckland life is pissing you off, come here and all will be fixed (well until you have to leave and get back to reality).
A lot of people fish off the end of this extremely long wharf, and while I have only ever caught one eel and a small shark off here, I think it has some potential. But even if you don’t care much for fishing, just walk out to the end of the wharf for some fresh air and beautiful views.