Papakura
General Information
Papakura is the name of a city and a district to the south of Auckland in New Zealand's North Island. Papakura is 32km south of Auckland City.
Geography
Papakura city is located between the Manukau Harbour and the Franklin District in the Auckland region of New Zealand Situated on the southern edge of Auckland's urban sprawl, Papakura is where town meets country. Papakura enjoys a good all year climate which makes it ideal for the wide range of activities for all visitors to enjoy.
Shopping
Adequate shopping in the town centre, and rural tranquility on the outskirts of town with a vibrant industral zone in Takanini.
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Attractions
Whether it’s fishing you want, swimming, spending a day with those magnificent flying machine at Ardmore, tramping, camping, horse riding, mountain biking in the Hunua Ranges, which also has a beautiful waterfall, forested walking tracks, where wild deer occasionally roam, or, just visiting one of the award winning local wineries you will find something to do. Residents enjoy convenient access to beaches at Maraetai, Orere Point, and Kawakawa Bay.
Maori Translation of Papakura
The town's name originates from Māori words
papa-kura meaning ‘red earth’reflecting the rich,
fertile soil upon which the community was founded.
The indigenous residents are Māori, who built a Pa named ‘Puke Kiwiriki’,
at the top of Red Hill.