Takapuna, Coastal suburb with volcanic lake in Auckland, New Zealand.
Lake Pupuke forms a freshwater reservoir within Takapuna, positioned between Shoal Bay and the Hauraki Gulf on Auckland's North Shore.
The first European farmers established themselves in Takapuna during 1847, while the Crown allocated land to Ngāpuhi chief Eruera Maihi Patuone.
The Tāmaki Māori community utilized Lake Pupuke's resources, gathering eels, mussels, and materials for textile production starting in the 14th century.
The suburb connects to Auckland's central business district through multiple transport options and contains numerous retail establishments, parks, and beaches.
Lake Pupuke originated from a volcanic maar eruption 193,200 years ago, creating the Takapuna Fossil Forest through its geological formation.
Location: Auckland Region
Shares border with: Hillcrest, Northcote, Hauraki, Milford
GPS coordinates: -36.78700,174.77200
Latest update: May 27, 2025 01:38
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