New Zealand - Auckland
- Aerial view of Takapuna
- #4 of 5
- 1972
Takapuna
- Takapuna is a central, coastal suburb of North Shore, Auckland.
- The Māori place name Takapuna originally referred to a freshwater spring that flowed from the base of North Head into a swamp behind Cheltenham Beach.
- The Takapuna and Milford Beach areas, as well as the land surrounding Lake Pupuke soon became popular spots for wealthy businessmen building summer homes to entertain in a rural surrounding, and eventually, many moved here permanently, commuting to work in Auckland via ferry.
- Today the Takapuna Beach area is a nightlife hub and boutique shopping centre of the North Shore, having many bars, restaurants, cafes and shops.
(Reference: Wikipedia)
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Image source: LINZ CC-BY 3.0
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Date taken: 14/04/1972 Survey Number: SN3552
Copyright: Crown Elevation: 16500
Run Number: 4598 Photo Number: 13 Scale: 23900