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Takapuna/Milford

Though beautiful older homes can be found in both areas, many of the cream of the North Shore’s modern homes are located in these adjacent beachfront suburbs, both of which also boast excellent leisure facilities, cafes and restaurants.
 
TakapunaThe area has a distinctly coastal flavour and is a highly desirable residential area. The beautiful 1.2km beach at Takapuna is a popular place to swim, sail and walk, while Milford is known for its relaxed lifestyle and village atmosphere. Within walking distance of one another, the two suburbs lay shared claim to many outstanding attractions, including beautiful beaches, Lake Pupuke, a marina, two fine theatres and many of the North Shore’s smartest shops.
 
Both areas have great shopping, ranging from Takapuna’s large format Westfield shopping mall and the recently upgraded Milford Mall. Both have boutique high street shopping, extensive services and supermarkets. Takapuna also has Sunday Markets, combining shopping and entertainment.
 

Takapuna & Milford Facts & Figures


Population: The population of the census area of "Takapuna Central" was 2,811 in the 2006, although this area does not include several streets that are considered to be part of the Takapuna residential area. Takapuna's residential population is expected that Takapuna’s residential population will double to around 8,000 in the next 15 years. In the same 2006 Census, the population of Milford was 5,196. (Source: Wikipedia)
 
Climate: Auckland has a warm-temperate climate, with warm, humid summers and mild, damp winters. The average daily maximum temperature is 23.7 °C (74.7°F) in February, and 14.5°C (58.1°F) in July.
 
Transport: Takapuna and Milford have excellent public transport, and are an easy trip from central Auckland. Bus stations at Smales Farm and Akoranga Drive serve all areas and the Northern Expressway provides express links south to Auckland’s CBD and to destinations further North.

Industries include: commercial, retail, food processing, tourism, hospitality, education, technology and entertainment.

Takapuna BeachEducation:  Auckland’s most highly respected secondary schools Takapuna Grammar School, and Westlake Boys’, Westlake Girls’, Carmel (girls) and Rosmini (boys) Colleges – are in the area, as well as a choice of primary and intermediate schools.
 
Regional Authority: Takapuna and Milford are part of the North Shore ward, one of the thirteen administrative divisions of the new Auckland city formed in 2010
 

Takapuna & Milford Suburbs

 
The suburbs covered in the Takapuna/Milford area include: Bayswater, Hauraki
 
Bayswater
Bayswater lies on a peninsula which juts into the Waitemata Harbour, giving this peaceful suburb a coastal influence and many homes excellent sea views. The name was chosen to evoke a sense of style as well as being a straight description of its seaside location, a name it lives up to with charming character homes and more recent contemporary architecture.
 
Hauraki
Located between Takapuna and Belmont, Hauraki enjoys great access to the commercial and recreational facilities of the North Shore. It is close to the Harbour Bridge and CBD, as well as Devonport. Recreational pastimes centre on boating and beaches, including Cheltenham, Narrow Neck and Takapuna beach. Windsurfing and kite surfing are popular in Shoal Bay with views to Auckland central and the Sky Tower.