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Papakura
Suburb in Auckland, New Zealand

Papakura

Papakura is a suburb of South Auckland, in northern New Zealand.

Plan a trip to Papakura→From Wellington

It is located on the shores of the Pahurehure Inlet, approximately 32 kilometres (20 mi) south of the Auckland City Centre. It is under the authority of the Auckland Council.

How locals move

Getting around Papakura the local way

  • Get inFullers run a ferry approximately once every two hours from Central Auckland to Half Moon Bay.
  • Go nextFerries leave from Half Moon Bay for Hauraki Gulf islands and central Auckland.

From Wikivoyage: Auckland/South Auckland, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-09.

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