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Te Papapa

Auckland, New Zealand · Oceania

About Te Papapa

Te Papapa works well as a base: 10 minutes from Otahuhu, 11km from Auckland Harbour Bridge.

Te Papapa is a town located in Auckland, New Zealand. With a population of 3,510, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Te Papapa 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 Te Papapa to your route.

About Te Papapa

Te Papapa is a suburb of Auckland, New Zealand. It is located nine kilometres to the southeast of Auckland city centre, on the northern shore of Māngere Inlet, an arm of the Manukau Harbour. The residential and light-industrial suburb lies between the suburbs of Onehunga, Penrose, and Southdown, and is at the northern

Read more end of the Māngere Bridge which connects it with the South Auckland suburb of Māngere. Train services on the Onehunga Line run through the suburb on the Onehunga Branch line, which reopened in 2010. Services at Te Papapa station commenced on 19 September 2010. Carter Holt Harvey's head office is located at 173 Captain Springs Road in the Te Papapa area. It has been suggested that the name of the suburb refers to a fortress built of rock slabs. However, at the time Te Papapa Railway Station first opened the area around was commonly known as "Pumpkin Flat" and a short article in the Auckland Star reported that the general manager of the railways had chosen to name the station after the "Maori long pumpkin or Te Papapa" in remembrance of the commonly used name.

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Te Papapa 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 Te Papapa located?

Te Papapa is located in Auckland, New Zealand, Oceania. The coordinates are -36.9182 latitude, 174.8002 longitude.

What is the population of Te Papapa?

Te Papapa has a population of approximately 3,510 people, making it a town in New Zealand.

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Quick Information

Population
3,510
Continent
Oceania
Country
New Zealand
Region
Auckland
Timezone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-36.9182, 174.8002

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in New Zealand

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

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Worth the detour from Te Papapa

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Sky Tower

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

8 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Auckland Zoo

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

9 km · about 15 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.

11 km · about 20 min drive

beach

Piha Beach

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

30 km · about 35 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.

30 km · about 35 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.

35 km · about 40 min drive

racetrack

Hampton Downs Motorsport Park

Motor racing circuit in north Waikato beside the Waikato Expressway, hosting national series and open track days.

54 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Te Papapa

  • 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.
  • 35 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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4 km awayPop. 20,200

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