Parau, Auckland Map
Explore Parau, Auckland, New Zealand, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Parau map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official LINZ topographic sheets — plus LINZ aerial imagery, an OpenStreetMap search for anywhere in New Zealand, a GPS grid-reference readout and turn-by-turn driving directions. See How to Use This Map below. You will find live weather, local and world news further down the page.
Interactive Map of Parau, Auckland
How to Use This Parau, Auckland Map
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Parau, Auckland. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out. Drag the map to pan to any area of Auckland or beyond.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen for a larger view. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key on your keyboard, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official LINZ topographic maps — the Topo250 and Topo50 sheets used for tramping, hunting, hut access and back-country navigation, switching scale automatically as you zoom in. Aerial shows LINZ aerial imagery, down to 5cm resolution in urban areas. The search box above the map finds any New Zealand town, suburb or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Parau.
Click 📍 My position in that same panel to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are, shows your accuracy, and reports your position as an NZTM2000 grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude. The NZTM grid reference is the format New Zealand search and rescue services work from, and there is a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need mobile coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even in places where the map itself cannot load.
The blue 📍 My Location & Navigate button starts live turn-by-turn driving directions from wherever you are to any destination you enter, with spoken guidance, lane hints and automatic re-routing if you leave the route.
Map search is available for a limited number of queries per session to manage costs. Be specific — search precisely for best results.
| Locality | Parau |
| Region | Auckland |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Timezone | New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT) |
| Latitude | -36.9682 |
| Longitude | 174.6137 |
| Elevation | 30 m |
| Area Code | 09 |
| Distance to Auckland | 19 km south-west |
About Parau, Auckland
Parau is a locality in the Auckland Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 30 m above sea level. It lies approximately 19 km south-west of Auckland, the regional capital. Parau is located at 36.9682°S, 174.6137°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).
Parau clings to the western edge of the Auckand Region, a place where the land softens into the embrace of Armour Bay. It lies 9.4 km south-west of New Lynn (from New Lynn: bearing 224°T), and is situated 12.2 km south-west of Avondale. The air here carries the subtle tang of salt, a constant whisper from the nearby coastline, mingling with the earthy scent of native bush that creeps down the slopes of the Waitakere Ranges. Hills, softened by time and cloaked in a dense green, roll towards the water, their contours hinting at the volcanic forces that shaped them eons ago. The light often has a diffused quality, a gentle illumination filtering through the canopy of trees, casting dappled patterns on the winding Parau Track, a pathway that invites exploration into the quiet heart of the landscape.
The lifeblood of Parau has long been tied to the sea and the land it borders. Historically, this coastal fringe offered sustenance and passage, its shores a point of connection for those who arrived and those who dwelled here. Today, while the rhythm of the tides still dictates much, the local economy finds its footing in a blend of smaller-scale horticulture and the quiet hum of tourism drawn to the natural beauty of the Waitakere Ranges Regional Parkland. The proximity to the Lower Nihotupu Reservoir also speaks to the region's vital water resources, a quiet but essential element underpinning the life that thrives here.
Nearby Places to Explore — Parau, Auckland
Nearby Places of Interest
Bay · 0.3 km W
Point · 0.3 km W
Bay · 0.6 km E
Track · 2 km W
Gorge · 2 km N
Track · 2 km WSW
Lake · 2 km WNW
Lookout / Viewpoint · 2 km NNW
Public Artwork · 2 km NNW
Public Artwork · 3 km NNW
Gorge · 3 km SSW
Lookout / Viewpoint · 3 km NNW
Scenic Reserve · 4 km NNW · 5 ha
Scenic Reserve · 4 km NW · 3 ha
Monument / Memorial · 4 km SSW
Scenic Reserve · 4 km NNW
Recreation Reserve · 9 km NE
Recreation Reserve · 10 km NE · 7 ha
Historic Reserve · 10 km N
Stewardship Area · 11 km SSW · 75 ha
Stewardship Area · 11 km NNW · 19 ha
Scientific Reserve · 12 km WSW · 820 ha
Marine Reserve · 12 km NNE · 501 ha
Historic Reserve · 12 km E · 81 ha
Scientific Reserve · 13 km NNE · 29 ha
Sources: curated tourist landmarks, DOC Public Conservation Areas (LINZ), GeoNames Gazetteer, OpenStreetMap.
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About This Parau Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Parau, Auckland, New Zealand at coordinates -36.9682, 174.6137. 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.
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 Parau.
Parau sits within the Auckland Region. Location data is drawn from the GeoNames geographical database and verified by coordinates, ensuring the correct Parau is identified even where the name is shared across multiple New Zealand localities.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | GeoNames Gazetteer (CC BY 4.0), Stats NZ regional and urban-rural classifications |
| Description | Editorial description generated from verified location data. |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; LINZ Basemaps topographic and aerial imagery, sourced from Toitū Te Whenua LINZ (CC BY 4.0) |
