Mt Albert, Auckland Map

About Mt Albert, Auckland

Mt Albert is a locality in the Auckland Region of New Zealand. It lies approximately 6 km south-west of Auckland, the regional capital. Mt Albert is located at 36.8842°S, 174.7156°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT). Statistics New Zealand classifies the area as a large urban area.

Mt Albert rises with a gentle, verdant prominence, its slopes a tapestry of suburban gardens and pockets of native bush, a place where the inland air still carries a whisper of the distant sea. It lies 1.4 km east of Avondale (from Avondale: bearing 94°T), and is situated 5.8 km south-west of Auckland. The land here rolls with a quiet confidence, the volcanic origins of its elevation softened by time and the persistent greenery that clings to its flanks. From its higher points, a traveller can glimpse the shimmering expanse of Green Bay, a tantalising hint of the coastal embrace that lies a few kilometres to the west, and on clear days, the hazy silhouette of the Waitakere Ranges forms a distant, brooding horizon.

Historically, Mt Albert has been a place of settlement and industry, its fertile soil supporting market gardens that once fed the burgeoning city. The echoes of this horticultural past can still be sensed in the abundant fruit trees that dot many properties, a legacy of an economy once deeply rooted in the land's bounty. Today, the local economy is a more varied affair, reflecting the wider Auckland region's dynamic character, with a strong presence of educational institutions, including the University of Auckland's Tamaki campus, and a diverse range of small businesses contributing to the local rhythm. The presence of Western Springs, a tranquil lake just a short distance away, offers a natural counterpoint to the urban hum, a place where the everyday cares of Mt Albert seem to recede with the gentle lapping of water.

About This Mt Albert Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mt Albert, Auckland, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -36.884166, 174.71556. 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 Mt Albert.

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