Herne Bay, New Zealand
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Herne Bay /hɜːrn/ is an affluent suburb of Auckland, New Zealand. It is located on the southwestern shore of the Waitematā Harbour to the west of the Auckland Harbour Bridge. It is known for its extensive harbour views, marine villas and Edwardian age homes. Herne Bay has been a prosperous area since the 1850s due to its outlook over the Waitemata Harbour. It continues to be an exclusive suburb, as it ranked as the most expensive suburb in New Zealand in 2015.[3] In 2021 it again topped rankings of the most expensive suburbs in New Zealand, with a median property value of $3.25 million. [4]
Herne Bay | |
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Coordinates: 36°51′S 174°44′E | |
Country | New Zealand |
City | Auckland |
Local authority | Auckland Council |
Electoral ward | Waitematā and Gulf ward |
Local board | Waitematā Local Board |
Area | |
• Land | 88 ha (217 acres) |
Population (June 2023)[2] | |
• Total | 2,820 |
Herne Bay is under the local governance of Auckland Council.