The black timber exterior and outdoor seating at Omanawa Cafe

Te Rere o Ōmanawa · New Zealand

Omanawa Cafe

Coffee before the falls. Something good after.

A welcoming weekend cafe for locally roasted coffee, cool smoothies and an easy pause at the trail entrance.

Omanawa Cafe beside the carved entrance at Te Rere o Ōmanawa
At the trail entrance
A green takeaway coffee cup outside Omanawa Cafe
Outdoor seating and parking beside Omanawa Cafe

Your trail-side pause

A warm welcome beside the waterfall walk.

Omanawa Cafe sits at the entrance to Te Rere o Ōmanawa, ready for a coffee before the track or something satisfying when you return.

Timber walls, shared tables and outdoor seating keep the stop relaxed. Come for locally roasted coffee, smoothies, pizza, sweet treats and baked goods.

  • Weekend9 am to 3 pm
  • Sit inIndoor or outside
  • Take awayReady for the track
  • Easy stopFree parking nearby
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One cafe, two good moments

Before the walk.
After the walk.

A green latte cup outside before the waterfall walk
Before

Start with something warm.

Pick up a locally roasted coffee, settle in for a moment, then head for the track.

Friends enjoying colourful smoothies outdoors after the walk
After

Come back to something cool.

Return for smoothies, something to eat and an easy seat with your group.

A stop people remember.

4.9

44 Google reviews

Google listing snapshot dated 8 September 2026.

“A wonderful place to rest, be with others, enjoy delicious drinks and kai.”

Gech “Nai” Dam

★★★★★

“Recommended to try their jalapeno scone, really soft and fluffy, very fresh.”
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Molly Ss

★★★★★

“Such lovely service and treats. Deffo come after walking to the falls.”
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Find us at Te Rere o Ōmanawa.

1031 Omanawa Road
Omanawa 3171, New Zealand

Opening hours

Saturday
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Sunday
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Monday to Friday
Closed

Hours shown from the current Google listing. Check social channels before a long trip.

Good to know

  • Indoor and outdoor seating
  • Takeaway available
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Free lot and street parking
  • Restroom available
  • Card, debit and NFC payments