Forrest Hill, Auckland Map

About Forrest Hill, Auckland

Forrest Hill is a locality in the Auckland Region of New Zealand. It has a population of 10,750. It sits at an elevation of around 43 m above sea level. It lies approximately 10 km north of Auckland, the regional capital. Forrest Hill is located at 36.7645°S, 174.7477°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT). Statistics New Zealand classifies the area as a large urban area.

Forrest Hill unfolds across a landscape shaped by gentle undulations, its character subtly influenced by its proximity to the sea, though the open coastline lies some two kilometres distant. It lies 4.0 km north of North Shore (from North Shore: bearing 357°T), and is situated 9.5 km north of Auckland. The air here often carries a faint, briny tang, a whisper from Murrays Bay, which resides a few kilometres further east. Inland, the serene waters of Lake Pupuke offer a different kind of reflection, a placid mirror to the sky, while the Okura River meanders eleven kilometres away, a ribbon of fresh water through the broader Auckland region. The land itself, a tapestry of green, hints at the native bush that flourishes in pockets, and the distant Smythe Ridge provides a subtle, almost imperceptible, elevation on the horizon.

The history of Forrest Hill is interwoven with the broader development of the Auckland region, its economy evolving alongside the needs of a growing population. While specific founding dates remain part of local lore, the area has long been a place of settlement and endeavour. The local economy has historically drawn strength from industries that reflect the surrounding landscape, with dairy farming and horticulture playing significant roles, their produce often finding its way to neighbouring markets. The influence of coastal proximity also suggests a connection to fishing, a livelihood that has sustained communities for generations. More recently, the rise of tourism and the development of specialised industries have further diversified the economic fabric of Forrest Hill.

The cultural character of Forrest Hill is one of quiet community and understated charm, a place where neighbours know each other and the pace of life allows for reflection. While not home to major sporting franchises, the local passion for rugby is palpable, with provincial teams often drawing enthusiastic support from residents. The Okura Bush Walkway offers a natural sanctuary for recreation and contemplation, a place where the subtle beauty of native flora can be appreciated. Though no globally recognised figures are solely attributed to Forrest Hill, its residents contribute to the vibrant cultural mosaic of the wider Auckland region, embodying a spirit of resilience and connection to the land.

About This Forrest Hill Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Forrest Hill, Auckland, New Zealand at coordinates -36.76447, 174.74773. 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.

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