Burswood, Auckland Map

About Burswood, Auckland

Burswood is a locality in the Auckland Region of New Zealand. It lies approximately 14 km south-east of Auckland, the regional capital. Burswood is located at 36.9242°S, 174.8955°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT). Statistics New Zealand classifies the area as a large urban area.

Burswood rests in a landscape where the land gently inclines towards the distant shimmer of Curlew Bay, its contours softened by a persistent, gentle breeze that carries the faintest tang of salt. It lies 3.5 km north-east of Otara (from Otara: bearing 40°T), and is situated 14.4 km south-east of Auckland. Patches of native bush cling to the slopes, a vibrant green against the richer, darker hues of cultivated fields that stretch out like a rumpled quilt. The air here is often thick with the scent of damp earth after a morning shower, and the light, particularly in the late afternoon, can pool in golden shafts through the scattered trees, illuminating the fine dust motes dancing in the quiet air. The physical character of Burswood is one of soft edges and a yielding terrain, a place where the land seems to breathe in and out with the slow rhythm of the tides, even from its distance.

The economic pulse of Burswood has long been tied to the fertile soils of the surrounding region, with a heritage rooted in the careful cultivation of the land, a tradition that continues to shape its identity. While dairy herds graze contentedly on the verdant pastures, a more recent wave of horticultural enterprise has taken root, with orchards of apple trees and rows of kiwifruit vines contributing to the local prosperity. The occasional hum of machinery from a nearby farm or the distant rumble of a truck heading towards the Tamaki River hints at the ongoing work that underpins the seemingly tranquil pace of life here. This quiet industry, a continuation of generations of tending the earth, has woven a distinct character into Burswood, a place that quietly thrives on its connection to the land and its gentle proximity to the wider coastal world.

About This Burswood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Burswood, Auckland, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -36.924158, 174.895534. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time New Zealand and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorial description provides background on Burswood.

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