Rata Cafe
About the Business
Welcome to Rātā Café, located in the heart of Wellington, New Zealand. Situated at 53 Waiapu Road, our café is not just your average eatery, but a point of interest and a food establishment that offers a unique dining experience.
At Rātā Café, we pride ourselves on serving modern New Zealand cuisine with a conscience. Whether you're stopping by for breakfast, lunch, or anything in between, you'll be treated to stunning views over the sanctuary that will take your breath away. It's the perfect spot to relax and indulge in delicious food while supporting conservation efforts with every bite.
What sets us apart is our commitment to giving back to our conservation mission. We believe that every dish we serve should not only be delectable but also contribute to the protection of our native wildlife. By dining at Rātā Café, you are directly supporting Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne, the world's first fully-fenced urban ecosanctuary.
Zealandia is a ground-breaking conservation project spanning 225 hectares, dedicated to protecting over 40 rare native wildlife species. As a not-for-profit institution, your visit to Rātā Café directly contributes to this vital conservation work. We are proud to be a part of Zealandia's 500-year vision to connect people with nature and help native wildlife flourish in Wellington and beyond.
Please note that our opening hours may vary due to functions, so we recommend calling ahead of time to ensure we are open to welcome you. If you're planning to visit as a group or want to reserve a spot, we gladly accept lunch and brunch bookings seven days a week.
In addition to being a café, Rātā is also an ideal venue for your next function, meeting, or corporate event. Located just 10 minutes from Wellington's CBD, you can say "I do" in a native bush oasis surrounded by the beauty of Zealandia. Our team is here to help you plan the wedding of your dreams or host a memorable corporate event that will leave a lasting impression.
Join us at Rātā Café and experience the perfect blend of mouthwatering cuisine, breathtaking views, and a commitment to conservation. Together, let's make a difference in preserving New Zealand's natural heritage. Visit us at the end of Waiapu Road, Karori, Wellington, New Zealand.
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Location & Phone number
53 Waiapu Road, Karori, Wellington, New Zealand
Hours open
Monday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Reviews
"Overpriced. Limited options $25 Egg Benedict was just with two slices of sad sourdough bread and some bacon n eggs with horrible sauce. Don’t waste your money. $9 steak pie tastes just like supermarket frozen one, boring and overpriced Tomato and roasted capsicum soup was fab, recommend. Good coffee"
"Great little Cafe attached to Zealandia. There is a menu with made to order food and a display case with pre-made sandwiches and pies for about half the price of the made to order. Nice choice of seating. Food was very good and the portions were well sized, if you're a light eater you probably could split most things."
"They were operating on a reduced menu for New Year's Day, but the quality didn't suffer. Delicious, well presented, and didn't take too long to arrive. Great reason to fuel up before heading out on the tracks."
"Gorgeous setting, and very comfortable. Relaxing after an awesome walk through Zealandia. Although COVID staff shortages prevented them from offering hot food today, the pastries and coffee were just what we wanted."
"We went to Zealandia for our marriage anniversary and started our day with brunch there. The service was absolutely amazing: kindly staff, nice and prompt service. Food there was average and the portion size was ok. We ordered three mains and one dessert which just fueled us but not to a complete satisfaction. Overall it's a good experience."
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