Grey Lynn

Grey Lynn is a residential suburb in Auckland featuring Victorian and Edwardian houses lining tree-shaded streets. These homes display diverse architectural styles that developed over several decades in the neighborhood.

The suburb developed in the late 1800s when the Surrey Hills Estate was subdivided into residential plots. This shift from farmland to housing shaped what the neighborhood became over time.

The Grey Lynn Park Festival takes place each November, drawing crowds who enjoy local arts, music, and food in the neighborhood's green space. This gathering reflects how residents use the park as a center for community connection.

The suburb is well served by bus connections to central Auckland, making it easy to reach from other parts of the city. Several schools and parks are scattered throughout, helping visitors and residents find their way around.

During prohibition until 1937, the suburb housed several non-alcoholic beverage facilities, including the Dominion Compressed Yeast Company. This unusual industrial past shows how the area adapted to restrictions of that era.

Location: Auckland Region

Shares border with: Point Chevalier, Westmere, Western Springs, Herne Bay, Morningside, Newton, Arch Hill

GPS coordinates: -36.86012,174.73886

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:04