Reaching out into the waters of the Firth of Thames, Mataitai Wharf provides coastal water transport connections and vessel access from the parkland of Waitawa Regional Park. Serving boat travellers and coastal visitors on this stretch of the southeastern coast, a wharf head in this tidal bay allows passenger transit and marine arrivals directly against the open regional park reserve.
Situated out along the coastline at Kawakawa Bay in southeastern Manukau, it offers water-based connection points away from the busier inner-harbour terminals. It is a scenic arrival point for those journeying across the local waters into Waitawa Regional Park.