What to do in Auckland - Orakei

Orakei  is a suburb of Auckland city, in the North Island of New Zealand, situated on the eastern train line. Only one station away from Britomart you find a nice walk leading around a bay. A footpath connects the train stations Orakei and Meadowbank.

There is also a possibility to do water skiing.
We took a swim over there next to the water ski mooring, very warm water, but lots of seaweed.We went further on the path, there we saw that the sewages of the houses lead directly into the water.Therefore we would not recommend swimming. 
The path leads along gardens, next to the water, with resting places and benches. A very calm place to relax, just next to the city.
To go round the bay will take you about an hour walking.