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Point Chevalier

Auckland, New Zealand · Oceania

About Point Chevalier

Point Chevalier works well as a base: 5km from Auckland Harbour Bridge.

Point Chevalier is a town located in Auckland, New Zealand. With a population of 9,030, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Point Chevalier sits in New Zealand, where you drive on the left. It's in the Pacific/Auckland time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Point Chevalier to your route.

About Point Chevalier

Point Chevalier (, colloquially known as Point Chev and originally named Point Bunbury after Thomas Bunbury), is a residential suburb and peninsula in the city of Auckland in the north of New Zealand; located five kilometres to the west of the city centre on the southern shore of the Waitematā Harbour. Similar to

Read more adjacent suburbs, Point Chevalier is known for its California style bungalows. The suburb stretches from the town centre shopping area of the same name on Great North Road near the SH16 motorway, to the tip of the peninsula in the north. Its postcode is 1022.

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Point Chevalier offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Point Chevalier located?

Point Chevalier is located in Auckland, New Zealand, Oceania. The coordinates are -36.8633 latitude, 174.7049 longitude.

What is the population of Point Chevalier?

Point Chevalier has a population of approximately 9,030 people, making it a town in New Zealand.

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Quick Information

Population
9,030
Continent
Oceania
Country
New Zealand
Region
Auckland
Timezone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-36.8633, 174.7049

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in New Zealand

Police
111
Ambulance
111
Fire
111
Non-emergency police
105
Driving side
left

Many rural bridges are single-lane. Give way as signed.

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Worth the detour from Point Chevalier

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Auckland Zoo

New Zealand's largest zoo with native wildlife including kiwi alongside exotic species from around the globe.

2 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Sky Tower

328-metre observation and telecommunications tower dominating the Auckland skyline, New Zealand's tallest man-made structure.

5 km · about 10 min drive

bridge

Auckland Harbour Bridge

The eight-lane icon spanning Waitematā Harbour since 1959, carrying SH1 into downtown Auckland with skyline and gulf views: thrill-seekers can climb it or bungy jump off it.

5 km · about 10 min drive

beach

Piha Beach

Auckland's wild west coast surf beach, dominated by the iconic Lion Rock and powerful black-sand breakers.

23 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Muriwai Gannet Colony

Around 1,200 pairs of Australasian gannets nest on a cliff shelf and sea stack west of Auckland, with viewing platforms placed metres from the birds. Occupied roughly August to March.

25 km · about 30 min drive

beach

Karekare Beach

A vast black-sand beach beneath the Waitakere Ranges, where The Piano was filmed, with a waterfall in the bush behind the car park. Wilder and emptier than neighbouring Piha.

25 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Point Chevalier

  • Right hereAuckland Harbour BridgeThe eight-lane icon spanning Waitematā Harbour since 1959, carrying SH1 into downtown Auckland with skyline and gulf views: thrill-seekers can climb it or bungy jump off it.
  • 25 kmMuriwai Gannet ColonyAround 1,200 pairs of Australasian gannets nest on a cliff shelf and sea stack west of Auckland, with viewing platforms placed metres from the birds. Occupied roughly August to March.

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