Café

Nau mai haere mai ki Wai Ariki Café

At Wai Ariki we pride ourselves on the seamless integration of knowledge and ancestral wisdom passed down by our tupuna (elders). We harness the power of rongoa (native medicinal herbs) to craft a menu that nourishes not only your appetite and puku (stomach), but also your sense of self and identity (mana). The fusion of culture and wellness forms the central tenet of Wai Ariki, not only evident in the physical space but also the kai (cuisine) we serve. 

Restore and revitalize with our selection of cabinet food, using locally made products, from kawakawa jelly to horopito chutney. 

Paepae Kai | Grazing Platters

 Spoil yourself with one of Wai Ariki’s grazing platters and eat at your own leisure in a private pool or replenish your mauri after a spa treatment. Single platter for one person, or double platters for two people available.

*Platters shown in the image are 3 different double platters – for two people to share.

Te Pae Ora | Wellness Graze – Treat your tinana to an assortment of fresh local produce, sourdough, antipasto, kawakawa infused walnuts, manaaki relish, artisian cheeses and raw treats. hicken & Gruyere 

Te Pae Wai | Signature Graze  – A tasteful selection of NZ cheeses, manaaki relishes, cold cut meats, dried fruit and kawakawa roasted nuts, artesian bread, crackers and an antipasto mix. 

Te Pae Ariki | Luxury Graze  – A sweet and savoury journey of antipasto, gourmet cheeses, cured meats, dried fruit and kawakawa roasted nuts, artisan bread, crackers, manaaki relish and delectable sweets 

Inu Konatu | Smoothies 

All smoothies names pay homage to areas around Wai Ariki 

  • Te Iringa – Pineapple, mango, banana, passionfruit 
  • Wai Ariki – Banana, kawakawa, mango, spinach, lime  
  • Puna Tio – Pineapple, strawberries, pears, dates 
  • Āhuru Mōwai – Strawberries, mango, raspberries, goji berries 
Inu Matao | Cold Drinks 

Supporting locally made beverages made in our own backyard. 

  • Wai Mānuka Sparkling Honey Water
  • Atutahi Kumarahou Lemon & Lime 
  • Atutahi Kawakawa Lemon & Lime 
  • Atutahi Horopito Boysenberry & Blackberry 
  • Wai Mānuka Sparkling Honey Water
  • Taha Ginger Beer 
  • Assorted juice and soda 
Oku Tea Range 

A unique range of herbal products built around the remarkable native herbs of Aotearoa 

  • Whakatā (Relax) – Passionflower, Chamomile, Lemon, Balm Kānuka, Tātarāmoa
  •  Whakamaru (Protect) – Kawakawa, Rosehips, Wildcrafted Mānuka, Organic Licorice 
  • Mānuka – Wildcrafted Mānuka Leaf, Organic Spearmint, Organic Lemon Juice Powder
  • Kūnatu (Digest) – Wildcrafted Kawakawa, Organic Peppermint, Organic Ginger, Wildcrafted Houhere 
  • Whakaora (Restore) – Wildcrafted kawakawa, organic Nettles, Wildcrafted Karamu, Organic Cinnamon, Wildcrafted Kūmarahou, Mānuka 
  • Energise – Wildcrafted Kawakawa, Organic Sencha Green Tea, Organic Licorice, Organic Ginger 
  • Kawakawa – 100% Kawakawa  
Wai Arki Special Blend 
  • Ora (Balance) – Ceylon Cinnamon Cut, Nettles, Kawakawa, Peppermint, Mānuka, Ginger, Cinnamon Powder, Kūmarahou, Cardamon 
  • Hāpai (Revitalise) – Green Tea, Siberian Ginseng, Goji Berries, kawakawa, Licorice, Ginger 
  • Whakaaio (Calm) – Chamomile, Lemon Balm, Passionflower, Kānuka, Kawakawa, Jasmine Flowers 

Coffee  

We firmly believe Allpress coffee is one of the best around, and our amazing baristas will make you fall in love with coffee again and again. From and creamy cappuccino to a rich americano the Allpress beans offer a sweet, balanced and complex blend. 

Beer and Wine 

Tiki Wine Range – Founders Royce and Sue McKean, paying homage by naming their wine after his great great great grandfather Ngāti Uenuku Chief, Tiki Tere Mihi, creating his taonga. A beautifully robust and full-bodied collection of reds, whites and rosé. A hidden gem for those who enjoy a glass of wine. 

Craft Beers – Hop federation brewery founded in Riwaka, Nelson in the Abel Tasman by Simon and Nicki Nicholas, they joined the Māori food and beverage family Kono, and have been going great since. The family-owned business has 34 hectares, with 8 different variety of hops. 

The pilsner leavers a light fruity tingle on the tongue, the lager is a refreshing beer, soft and malty pairs splendidly with our signature graze platter and the pale ale a light and crips ale perfect for your poolside bathing experience in Āhuru Mōwai. 

Frequently asked questions

Before your arrival, we kindly ask you to take a moment to peruse our FAQs and familiarise yourself with our terms and conditions.

We look forward to welcoming you soon.

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Operating Hours

Wai Ariki is open every day of the year except Christmas Day.

Restorative Journey Wai Whakaora

2 Hour Cultural Wellness Experience
Daily: 9:00AM – 11:00PM (Latest arrival 8:30PM)

Bathing
Daily Morning: 8:45AM – 10:45AM (Latest arrival 10:30AM)
Daily Evening: 7.45PM – 9:45PM (Latest arrival 9:30PM)

Private Pools
Daily: 9:00AM – 10:00PM (Latest arrival 9:30PM)

The Sanctuary Te Āhuru Mōwai

Sanctuary Pools
Daily: 9:00AM – 5.00PM (Latest arrival 4:30PM)

Spa Treatments
Daily: 9:00AM – 6:00PM

Café
Sunday to Thursday: 9:00AM – 5:30PM

Friday and Saturday: 9:00AM– 7:00PM

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