A rocky coastal spot at the end of Orpheus Road in Manukau Heads, in the Franklin area south of Auckland, where the Orpheus Road wharf once stood. It is called a nature reserve. Customers mention fishing most often, and say it is very popular with people fishing from the land. A boat ramp at the end can be used for about an hour either side of high tide.
Customers describe it as a hidden place, a short walk from the city, with a beach to walk on and fishing spots on the rocks. Parking is limited and first come, first served, which one visitor finds a drawback. The beach is good for swimming at higher tides, though one says it is no good at lower tides. Another visitor found old fish hooks left behind, a reminder of the wharf, and a gorgeous view over Orua Bay. Customers also describe it as a tranquil spot.