Neighbourhood Guides
Herne Bay, St Marys Bay, Freemans Bay
With their established and picturesque streets, gorgeous gardens and large gracious homes (many with stunning harbour views) these suburbs convey a feeling of comfortable yet elegant charm. Alongside the many beautifully renovated villas (circa 1900’s heritage houses) there are also a number of contemporary, architecturally designed homes that have been built in recent years. Positioned ... [view]
Auckland City, CBD, Viaduct
Living in Auckland’s inner city is great for the convenience of having the city’s offerings at your fingertips. Apartments predominate in the CBD, ranging from studio spaces to converted lofts to luxurious penthouses, many with breathtaking views of the Auckland Harbour & city. Popular with young professionals, older couples wanting to downsize, professionals needing a crash pad, those ... [view]
Mission Bay, Kohimarama, St Heliers
Referred to as the Eastern Bays, these neighbourhoods attract a wide range of residents, all wanting the lifestyle the areas have to offer. Although it can be a 15 – 20min drive into the city; the white sand beaches, seaside parks and boardwalks, views to Rangitoto Island and great local cafés and restaurants make it worthwhile. Each suburb has an assortment of housing from modern and classic ... [view]
Parnell, Remuera, Newmarket
With its panoramic views out over Auckland City & the Gulf, Remuera has many of Auckland’s grandest homes and most affluent residents. Parnell and Remuera have long been known as two of Auckland’s top suburbs. In contrast, amongst the historic homes built around the mid to late 1800’s, there are also architecturally designed ‘masterpieces’ that have been built to accommodate their more modern ... [view]
Mt Eden, Epsom
Mt Eden has many beautiful villas on character-filled streets, which today have been lovingly restored. This area developed a slightly bohemian image during the 50’s & 60’s as a community of artists, writers, teachers and university lecturers made it their home. However, it is now a community for upwardly mobile families who appreciate the quaint village atmosphere, proximity to CBD and good ... [view]
Ponsonby, Grey Lynn, Westmere
The people living in these popular inner-city suburbs are trendy and creative types who love the café culture, buzz of Ponsonby Rd shopping and bars, and the easy lifestyle that their homes allow them. Many of the streets are narrow and tree-lined with character-filled 1920’s – 1930’s bungalows, turn of the century villas, modern townhouses and funky apartments. With a strong community feel, ... [view]
Waiheke Island
One of the larger Hauraki Gulf islands, Waiheke is just 30 mins by ferry from the heart of Auckland City. With it’s panoramic scenery, stunning white sandy beaches and spectacular coastline it has become a popular haven for visitors, commuters and permanent residents. Known a few years ago as quite an ‘alternative’ place to live, Waiheke has fast become very popular with city-folk. Many of the ... [view]