Where is Te Atatu Auckland?

western Auckland
Te Atatū (from the Māori Te Atatū: “the dawn”) is the name of two adjacent suburbs in western Auckland, New Zealand: Te Atatū Peninsula and Te Atatū South. They are located next to each other some 10 kilometres to the west of the Auckland city centre, and are separated by the Northwestern Motorway.

Is Te Atatu South a suburb?

Te Atatu South is an Auckland-city suburb located in the west of the city. The suburb has significant residential development currently occurring in the area.

Is Te Atatu Peninsula a city?

Te Atatū Peninsula (also known as Te Atatu North) is a waterfront suburb of Auckland surrounded by the Waitemata Harbour with extensive views of the city skyline, central city and north shore.

Is Te Atatu Peninsula a coastal area?

A lovely, scenic walk around the northern coastline of Te Atatū Peninsula. You’ll feel far away from the city – but still be able to see great views of the Auckland skyline, harbour bridge and glittering harbour. The path is easy and mostly paved, with some gravel and boardwalk sections.

Is Te Atatū Peninsula a good place to live?

Te Atatū South, the more workmanlike sibling to Te Atatū Peninsula is being recognised as a great place to live. Te Atatū South, the less showy suburb on the Te Atatū Peninsula, has been home to a thriving Auckland community since the north-western motorway arrived there in the early 1960s.

Can you swim at Te Atatū Peninsula?

The beach’s water quality is considered unsuitable for swimming.

What is the population of Te Atatū Peninsula?

13,344
At the 2018 New Zealand census, Te Atatū Peninsula had a population of 13,344, with 4,353 households.

Can you swim at Te Atatu Beach?

What is the meaning of Te Atatu?

dawn
Lit. te: the; atatū: dawn. First called Henderson’s Point by early European settlers. Reverend Jackson Bennett coined the current name in the early twentieth century, in recognition of the spectacular sunrise views afforded from the peninsula.

Is Long Bay safe to swim?

Long Bay. The sandy 1km-long beach is ideal for swimming and relatively safe. Children should be supervised at all times. Lifeguards patrol the beach during the peak summer months.

Can you swim at Te Atatu Peninsula?

How far can a rip currents pull you out to sea?

16.4 yards
Rip currents are generally no wider than about 15 m (16.4 yards), so you only need to swim a short distance to try and get out of the current. Once out of it, you should be able to stand up and make your way back to shore in the areas where you can see breaking waves.

Where is Te Atatu New Zealand?

This place is situated in Auckland, New Zealand, its geographical coordinates are 36° 50′ 0″ South, 174° 39′ 0″ East and its original name (with diacritics) is Te Atatu. See Te Atatu photos and images from satellite below, explore the aerial photographs of Te Atatu in New Zealand. Te Atatu hotels map is available on the target page linked above.

Are there any 3D Te Atatu maps in the maphill World Atlas?

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How did Te Atatu get its name?

The area was known as Henderson Point until 1907 when it was renamed Te Atatu (“the dawn”) by Reverend Jackson Bennett. The name was based upon his vision of the morning sun shimmering on the Waitemata. Te Atatū prior to State Highway 16.