Albany, Auckland Map

About Albany, Auckland

Albany is a locality in the Auckland Region of New Zealand. It has a population of 12,930. It sits at an elevation of around 53 m above sea level. It lies approximately 16 km north-northwest of Auckland, the regional capital. Albany is located at 36.7167°S, 174.7000°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT). Statistics New Zealand classifies the area as a large urban area.

Albany enjoys a setting that hums with the quiet proximity of the sea, its air often carrying the faint, briny whisper of Rothesay Bay, a mere five kilometres distant. It lies 10.3 km north-north-west of North Shore (from North Shore: bearing 334°T), and is situated 14.3 km north-north-east of Massey East. While not directly on the open coastline, Albany's landscape is shaped by the gentle influence of the water, evident in the rolling terrain that slopes towards the harbour. The nearby Okura River meanders through the countryside, feeding into estuaries that speak of a history tied to the ebb and flow of tides. This coastal character imbues Albany with a certain brightness, a sense of openness that contrasts with the denser native bush found further inland, such as in Riverhead Forest, a dozen kilometres away. The land itself, a blend of fertile soil and rolling hills, supports a way of life that feels both grounded and connected to the wider region.

The history of Albany is interwoven with the land and its early settlers, who recognised the potential of its fertile ground. Dairy farming and horticulture have long been pillars of the local economy, with orchards and smallholdings dotting the surrounding countryside, their produce finding its way to markets. More recently, the area has seen growth in industries that support a burgeoning population, yet the echoes of its agricultural past remain evident. The Okura Bush Walkway offers a glimpse into the natural heritage that has sustained Albany, providing a tranquil escape and a reminder of the land's enduring appeal. The economic pulse of Albany, therefore, beats with a steady rhythm, a blend of tradition and a forward-looking adaptability.

Albany's cultural character is one of quiet community spirit, a place where neighbours recognise one another and a friendly greeting is readily exchanged. Sherwood Reserve, a local landmark just three kilometres from the heart of Albany, serves as a central gathering point and a testament to the town's commitment to preserving its green spaces. While Albany may not boast world-renowned sporting arenas or a roster of globally famous individuals, its strength lies in its everyday life and the collective pride of its residents. The annual events and local sports programmes foster a sense of belonging, celebrating the simple pleasures and shared experiences that define life in this corner of the Auckland region.

About This Albany Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Albany, Auckland, New Zealand at coordinates -36.71667, 174.7. Use the Map and Satellite buttons to switch views, the plus and minus buttons to zoom, and Fullscreen to fill the screen.

Search Maps opens a second, independent map with four things the embedded map cannot do. It searches OpenStreetMap for any New Zealand town, suburb or landmark by name. It offers LINZ topographic maps as a base layer — the official Topo250 and Topo50 sheets, switching scale automatically as you zoom, and the standard reference for tramping, hunting and back-country travel. It offers LINZ aerial imagery down to 5cm resolution in urban areas. And it can take a single GPS fix from your device and report your position as both an NZTM2000 grid reference and plain latitude and longitude — the grid reference being what New Zealand search and rescue services work from. Map tiles require mobile coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map itself cannot load.

My Location & Navigate starts the vector-tile navigator: live turn-by-turn driving directions from your current position to any destination, with spoken guidance, lane hints and automatic re-routing.

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Albany sits within the Auckland Region. Location data is drawn from the GeoNames geographical database and verified by coordinates, ensuring the correct Albany is identified even where the name is shared across multiple New Zealand localities.