Arena Cafe

The café at Te Rauparaha Arena will be closed from tomorrow for the festive season and then a full refurbishment to get ready for its new long-term operator to open in late February.

The refurbishment will include a new layout, new flooring, refreshed paint and new lighting which is not only lighter and brighter but also more energy efficient – a win-win! We’ll share more details on the new café next year so watch this space.

Thanks to all our temporary operators who’ve kept the café running in the meantime, and we’re looking forward to a new and exciting 2022.

All food is made fresh daily.  Pick up something quick from the cabinets – a filled croissant, hot pie, scone or sweet treat to have with your tea, coffee, smoothie, juice or milkshake. For something quenching, we also sell iceblocks.  

For a more substantial breakfast, lunch or post work-out refuel, we have a blackboard menu with the full range of breakfast options, our signature salad, burgers, or you can build your own toastie. We cater for vegetarians and vegans – just ask if you've got allergies or dietary requirements. 

We know all about refueling little tummies and you can most definitely have everything "on the side". Kids faves include:

• ham & cheese toasted sandwich
• Yoghurts
• Jelly cups
• scones & mufins
• fluffies
• hot chocolate
• juices.

Our relaxed atmosphere is perfect for the kids, and our outdoor courtyard with picnic tables is popular when the weather is right. We have highchairs available if you need them.