Remuera, Auckland Map

About Remuera, Auckland

Remuera is a locality in the Auckland Region of New Zealand. It has a population of 27,810. It sits at an elevation of around 88 m above sea level. It lies approximately 5 km south-east of Auckland, the regional capital. Remuera is located at 36.8804°S, 174.7982°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT). Statistics New Zealand classifies the area as a large urban area.

Remuera unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling hills that slope towards the shimmering waters of Hobson Bay, a mere three kilometres distant. It lies 2.6 km east-north-east of Epsom (from Epsom: bearing 72°T), and is situated 4.7 km south-east of Auckland. Though not directly on the open sea, the proximity imbues the air with a subtle salinity, a whisper of the tides that shape the wider Auckland region. This topography, a canvas of verdant slopes and sheltered valleys, offers glimpses of the Tamaki River in the distance, a serpentine ribbon reflecting the ever-changing sky. The land itself, a fertile ground for both nature and human endeavour, hints at a history shaped by both volcanic forces and the patient work of shaping the earth.

The history of Remuera is interwoven with the development of Auckland, its growth spurred by a desire for elevated living and access to burgeoning commercial centres. Once characterised by larger estates and a more pastoral existence, the area's economy has evolved, reflecting the broader shifts in New Zealand's industrial and service sectors. While agriculture has receded, the legacy of its early days can still be felt in the enduring quality of life it offers. Today, Remuera stands as a prosperous residential hub, its economic vitality driven by professional services and a strong retail presence catering to its discerning inhabitants.

The cultural character of Remuera is one of quiet affluence and established community, a place where the pace of life allows for appreciation of its surroundings. Cornwall Park, a mere two kilometres away, offers a verdant escape and a connection to the natural beauty that defines the region. While no truly globally famous individuals are solely synonymous with Remuera, its residents have contributed significantly to various fields, reflecting the aspirational nature of the suburb. The annual events and the vibrant local sports scene, though perhaps not reaching international headlines, foster a strong sense of belonging and shared experience for those who call Remuera home.

About This Remuera Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Remuera, Auckland, New Zealand at coordinates -36.88041, 174.79819. 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 Remuera.

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