Botany Downs
District of Pakuranga
in Auckland of Auckland, New Zealand

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
  • Westhaven Boat Harbor (marina, (10 mi)
  • Auckland Zoo (zoo, (11 mi)
  • Butterfly Creek (amusement park, (11 mi)
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-36.883 and 174.917 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -36° 52' 59" and E 174° 55' 0"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - NZD
Spoken languages:
English, Maori
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 02:37 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
UTC/GMT offset: 12 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:31 am and 7:18 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
36.875 and -5.045 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Cuevas del Becerro
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for New Zealand in Australia and New Zealand

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to New Zealand.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning New Zealand. Last Update: 2024-03-29 07:25:35

Delve into Botany Downs

The district Botany Downs of Pakuranga in Auckland (Auckland) is a subburb in New Zealand about 303 mi north of Wellington, the country's capital town.

If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Auckland, Hamilton, Whangarei, Tauranga and Rotorua. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 17°C / 63 °F

Morning Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Evening Temperature 16°C / 60 °F
Night Temperature 13°C / 56 °F
Chance of rainfall 2%
Air Humidity 58%
Air Pressure 1010 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (8 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 91% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

18°C (64 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

19°C (66 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 1st of April 2024

20°C (67 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Scattered clouds, light breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Seafields

Address
3,0 mi
283 Broomfield's Road
2571 Howick
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


GREENLANE MANOR MOTEL

Address
5,8 mi
353 GREAT SOUTH ROAD GREENLANE
1148 Otahuhu,Auckland
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Mount Richmond Hotel

Address
5,4 mi
676 Mt Wellington Highway
1062 Auckland
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Proximity Apartments Manukau

Address
7,8 mi
17 AMERSHAM WAY
2104 Manukau City
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Grange Lodge Motel

Address
6,5 mi
1 Grange Road
2025 Papatoetoe
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Point View House

Address
4,2 mi
150 Point View Drive
2016 East Tamaki Heights
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


540 on Great South Motel

Address
6,0 mi
540 Great South Road
1062 Auckland
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


QUEST HIGHBROOK

Address
4,4 mi
Ground Floor,Quest Building,Highbrook Drive 60
2013 East Tamaki,Auckland
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Howick Motor Lodge

Address
1,1 mi
682 Pakuranga Road
2010 Howick
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Middlemore Motel

Address
6,6 mi
133 Mangere Road
Auckland
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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U9 Rimu vs Suburbs Grasshoppers | 16th June 2012 | Pakuranga United Rugby Club

Published: July 10, 2012
Length: 47:59 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: PakurangaRugby


23 Robert Allan Way

Published: October 21, 2014
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Sharine Burns

Great potential with this Pakuranga Do Up. Offering you the space you need at a price you can afford. 4 good sized bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, cozy conservatory, spacious deck, good sized lawn and...


Otara Sports Cluster : Softball 2014

Published: April 14, 2014
Length: 29:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Primary Sport

Softball tournament as part of Primary Sport, a programme delivered by Counties Manukau Sport and funded by the John Walker "Find Your Field of Dreams" Foundation. More information : http://www.c.


55 Mirrabooka Ave, Howick New Zealand By Anton Huang

Published: March 18, 2012
Length: 19:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: PlatinumHD

Property Video shoot of 55 Mirrabooka Ave, Howick New Zealand by PlatinumHD http://www.platinumhd.tv for Harcourts Howick.


Howick Santa Parade, Auckland, 2012

Published: December 02, 2012
Length: 25:53 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Kola Duan


42 Moore Street, Howick New Zealand By Karl Vermeulen

Published: April 12, 2012
Length: 15:06 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: PlatinumHD

Property Video shoot of 42 Moore Street, Howick New Zealand by PlatinumHD http://www.platinumhd.tv for Harcourts Howick.


28 Lisa Rise

Published: September 01, 2014
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Sharine Burns

There's a bundle of surprises here at this stunning home in Half Moon Bay. Offering 4 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, a double garage and large covered deck this home has a modern kitchen and is...


How to make a shape file for Arcmap GIS using latitude longitude coordinates in an excel table

Published: July 26, 2012
Length: 25:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Darron Gedge

How to make add points to a base map using the latitude longitude coordinates in an excel table. Then export the data to create a shape file. Also a simple way of symbolizing the new layer....


How to read a 6 figure Grid Reference

Published: July 06, 2012
Length: 56:13 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Darron Gedge

How to read a 6 figure Grid Reference from a Topographic Map. Grid references are useful for finding a location on a local scale. The vertical lines are called eastings and the horizontal lines...


14 Bradbury Road, Botany Downs

Published: July 07, 2014
Length: 45:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Sharine Burns

Solid brick & tile 1960's home. Four bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 2 living rooms, north western patio for BBQ's and evening entertaining.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Howick, New Zealand

Howick is an eastern suburb of Auckland, New Zealand, forming part of what is sometimes called East Auckland. Due to the relatively numerous remaining heritage buildings and other historical remnants from its early European settlement past, it has been called "perhaps Auckland's most historically conscious place".

Located at -36.8833, 174.933 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Auckland

Pakuranga

Pakuranga is an eastern suburb of Auckland, in northern New Zealand. Pakuranga covers a series of low ridges and previously swampy flats, now drained, that lie between the Pakuranga Creek and Tamaki River, two estuarial arms of the Hauraki Gulf. It is located to the north of Manukau and 15 kilometres southeast of the Auckland CBD.

Located at -36.8833, 174.917 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Auckland

Botany Town Centre

Botany Town Centre is located in Auckland, New Zealand and has approximately 200 shops spread across three complexes and restaurants, as well as entertainment buildings such as cinemas. Many shops are directed at the teenage market and many shoppers are under the age of 25. It has a small library, which is also a recreation area for youth. It has taken over from Pakuranga, Centrepoint and Meadowlands as the main shopping centre for East Auckland.

Located at -36.9337, 174.913 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Shopping centres in New Zealand, Buildings and structures in Auckland

Macleans College

Macleans College is a co-educational secondary school in New Zealand situated in the Auckland suburb of Bucklands Beach. The principal is B J Bentley. The school is named after the Macleans family who after immigrating to New Zealand in 1850 farmed the area of land that the school is built on. The school emblem contains the castle from the Macleans family crest along with six waves which symbolise the seaside location of the school. The school has a reputation for academic success.

Located at -36.8833, 174.915 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Secondary schools in Auckland

Farm Cove Observatory

Farm Cove Observatory (FCO) is an amateur astronomical observatory in Pakuranga, Auckland, New Zealand. Built in 2000, the observatory has a Meade LX200R 14" Schmidt-Cassegrain F/10 telescope, purchased and on loan from Ohio State University Astronomy Dept. The observatory uses an SBIG ST8XME CCD camera with clear filter for data acquisition, this camera was supplied recently by the Centre for Backyard Astrophysics. FCO is only used for astronomical research.

Located at -36.8937, 174.894 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Astronomical observatories in New Zealand, Buildings and structures in Auckland

Howick Historical Village

Howick Historical Village is a re-creation of a New Zealand colonial village using houses and cottages saved from the surrounding Auckland suburb of Howick.

Located at -36.9074, 174.903 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Museums in Auckland, Open air museums in New Zealand

All Saints Church, Howick

All Saints’ Church in Howick was the first parish church in Auckland and the oldest building in Manukau. It can be found on the corner of Cook Street and Selwyn Road in the suburb of Howick, New Zealand. The Church was built in November 1847 at a cost of 147 pounds, 3 shillings and 9 pence. The first service was held in the church on 21 November 1847, although the roof had not been finished at that stage. It was the first building to be erected in Howick.

Located at -36.8956, 174.934 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Places of worship in Auckland, NZHPT Category I listings in the Auckland Region, Anglican churches in New Zealand, Frederick Thatcher buildings

Stockade Hill, Howick

Stockade Hill was the location of the stockade built to protect Howick, New Zealand and its population from Māori on the warpath. It is located on the main road into Howick. Howick's war memorial is located in the centre of the remains of the stockade's earthworks which are readily visible today. The stockade was constructed of loop holed sheets of iron surmounting a ditch and bank, and enclosed barracks for regular troops.

Located at -36.8923, 174.928 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Auckland

Botany Downs, New Zealand

Botany Downs is a suburb of Auckland City, New Zealand. This residential area was previously part of the East Tamaki area. According to the 2006 census, Botany Downs has a population of 4830, having grown 2.7% since 2001. It has one of the country's biggest shopping malls - Botany Town Centre - attracting people from all over the greater Auckland Area. The suburb is in the Howick ward, one of the thirteen administrative divisions of Auckland City.

Located at -36.9095, 174.917 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Auckland

Mellons Bay

Mellons Bay is an Auckland suburb. Mellons Bay is under the local governance of the Manukau City Council. According to the 2001 census, Mellons Bay has a population of 2871.

Located at -36.8865, 174.928 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Auckland

Cockle Bay, New Zealand

Cockle Bay is an eastern suburb of Auckland, New Zealand. According to the 2006 census, Cockle Bay has a population of 4,779. The suburb is in the Howick ward, one of the 13 administrative divisions of Auckland city and currently under governance of the Auckland Council. The high school of the area is Howick College, a decile 10 school and the first high school in the Howick area. The primary schools of the area are Cockle Bay School and

Located at -36.8994, 174.949 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Auckland

Highland Park, New Zealand

Highland Park is a suburb of Auckland, New Zealand, located between Howick and Pakuranga. It belongs to the Pakuranga Electorate which is currently represented by Maurice Williamson. The main shopping area of Highlands Park currently has two supermarkets, a south African Butchery a bookshop, two banks and several bakeries and cafes.

Located at -36.8995, 174.906 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Auckland

Eastern Beach, New Zealand

Eastern Beach is a suburb of Auckland, New Zealand. Located on the eastern city of the city centre, the suburb is in the Howick ward, one of the thirteen administrative divisions of Auckland city. Its most common attraction is a popular palm fringed beach, also called Eastern beach, with summer temperatures attracting thousands of people from neighbouring suburbs to the beach to enjoy the shallow waters and 2 shops and parks within close vicinity.

Located at -36.8737, 174.909 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Auckland

Dannemora, New Zealand

Dannemora is a new residential suburb in Auckland, New Zealand. It is located in the east of the city, close to Pakuranga and Botany Downs, and in the new Howick ward, one of the thirteen administrative areas of Auckland city.

Located at -36.9282, 174.923 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Auckland

Howick Intermediate

Howick Intermediate is a co-educational intermediate school located on the corner of Botany Road and Pakuranga Highway, in Manukau City, New Zealand. Pupils attend for years seven and eight (form one and two). The school was originally built in 1937 and opened as Howick District High School. It was primarily built as a closer school for the Royal New Zealand Fencible corps, many of whose families had settled in the surrounding suburbs of south and south east Auckland.

Located at -36.8999, 174.918 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Intermediate schools in New Zealand, Educational institutions established in 1937, Schools in Auckland

Half Moon Bay, Auckland

Half Moon Bay is a coastal suburb located immediately south of Bucklands Beach in Manukau City, Auckland, New Zealand. It is well known for the Half Moon Bay Marina, home to over 500 boats. It is located on the Tamaki Estuary, in Auckland's Hauraki Gulf. Half Moon Bay is the location of a long established ferry terminal for vehicle and passenger traffic to Waiheke Island and a regular passenger ferry service to Auckland's central business district.

Located at -36.8847, 174.899 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Auckland

Pakuranga College

Pakuranga College is a large, high-decile, multi-cultural secondary school in east Auckland, New Zealand. It maintains a proud record of high academic achievement and wide sporting, cultural and leadership opportunities for students.

Located at -36.8978, 174.903 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Secondary schools in Auckland

Pigeon Mountain (New Zealand)

Pigeon Mountain is a 55 m high volcanic cone in Half Moon Bay near Bucklands Beach, Auckland, New Zealand. It forms part of the Auckland volcanic field and is popular for scientific school trips. It has been extensively quarried, with the entire north side of the volcano removed. The mountain is a former pa site, and some of the terracing still remains. Artefacts as well as skulls were found there in the 1960s by students from Pakuranga College. The mountain is open to the public.

Located at -36.8888, 174.903 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Auckland Volcanic Field, Cinder cones

Elim Christian College

Elim Christian College is a state-integrated coeducational secondary school located in Botany Downs, a suburb of Manukau City, Auckland, New Zealand. Established in 1988, the school currently caters for approximately 600 students from new entrants to Year 13, including over 50 international students. The school is associated with Elim Christian Centre.

Located at -36.9139, 174.916 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1988, Primary schools in Auckland, Secondary schools in Auckland, Christian schools in New Zealand, Religion in Auckland

Howick College

Howick College is a state co-educational secondary school located in the eastern Auckland, New Zealand suburb of Cockle Bay. Serving Years 9 to 13, the school has a roll of 1833 students as of November 2012.

Located at -36.9071, 174.939 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Educational institutions established in 1974, Secondary schools in Auckland

Farm Cove Intermediate

Farm Cove Intermediate School is an intermediate school located in Pakuranga, Auckland. It opened in 1979. It currently has a roll of around 620 students and is divided into six areas. Each area usually has a staff of three, including a Senior Teacher, who is in charge of the day to day running of their area. The current principal since April 2011 is Linda Harvie.

Located at -36.8965, 174.892 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Schools in Auckland, Intermediate schools in New Zealand

Botany Downs Secondary College

Botany Downs Secondary College is a state coeducational secondary school located in the Auckland, New Zealand, suburb of Botany Downs. The school opened at the beginning of the 2004 school year to serve new residential development in the eastern Auckland area and to relieve other secondary schools in the area. Serving Years 9 to 13, the school has a roll of 1851 students.

Located at -36.9344, 174.916 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Secondary schools in Auckland

Cockle Bay School

Cockle Bay School is a primary school serving the community of Cockle Bay, which is a suburb of Manukau City, New Zealand.

Located at -36.9054, 174.939 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Primary schools in Auckland

Styaks Swamp

Styaks Swamp is one of the volcanoes in the Auckland Volcanic Field. An explosion crater around 200 m wide with a surrounding tuff ring. Located north of Green Hill. The crater once contained a swamp but is now covered by industrial development.

Located at -36.9361, 174.9 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Auckland Volcanic Field

North Auckland and Northland grid upgrade project

The North Auckland and Northland (NAaN) grid upgrade project reinforces transmission into the Auckland Region and across the harbour to North Auckland and the Northland Region. It adds new 220 kV transmission capacity to the National Grid by providing 37 km of underground cable between the Pakuranga, Penrose, and Albany substations. The project includes new grid exit points at Hobson Street (Auckland CBD) and Wairau Road and a cable across the Auckland Harbour Bridge.

Located at -36.9261, 174.906 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Electric power transmission systems in New Zealand

Districts of the same city

These districts also belong to Pakuranga.

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