Papakura
A South Auckland suburb on the shores of the Pahurehure Inlet, Papakura has a walkable centre with cafés, restaurants, and a concentration of historic churches. The area has deep Māori roots, settled by Tāmaki Māori in the 13th or 14th centuries, and later grew as a military outpost during the Invasion of the Waikato and a hub for the kauri gum trade. The Hunua Ranges lie close by inland.
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- Population35,580
- Nearest water from center 0.7 km0.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 7.1 km4.4 mi
Papakura: quick answers
Where is Papakura?
Papakura is in New Zealand, about 29 km18 miles in a straight line from Auckland.
How do you get to Papakura?
The nearest airport is Manurewa (AMZ), about 14 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Papakura?
The warmest month is February, averaging 20°C67°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 11°C51°F. The wettest month is July, with about 123 mm4.9 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Papakura?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 11 restaurants, 15 cafés and 24 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.