What are the safest neighbourhoods in Auckland?

The safest areas in Auckland for solo travellers include Waitematā, Albert-Eden, Ōrākei, Devonport-Takapuna, Kaipātiki, Puketāpapa. In total, 9 out of 10 local boards are rated Safe.

How many neighbourhoods are rated in the Auckland safety map?

The Auckland safety map covers 10 local boards with colour-coded ratings: 9 Safe, 1 Moderate, 0 Caution, and 0 Avoid at Night. Each area includes a description, tags, and tips for solo travellers.

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🟢 Safe (9)

🟢 Waitematā

CBD, Britomart, Viaduct, vibrant

Auckland's central board covering the CBD, Britomart, Viaduct Harbour, Ponsonby, Grey Lynn, and K Road. The heart of Auckland with world-class dining, waterfront walks, and vibrant nightlife. Very safe.

💡 Tips for solo travellers

▸Viaduct Harbour and Wynyard Quarter for waterfront dining

▸Ponsonby Road has the best restaurants and boutiques

▸K Road is the creative and LGBTQ+ hub

▸Very safe - Auckland is one of the world's safest cities

🌊 Viaduct🍽️ Ponsonby✅ Very Safe

🟢 Albert-Eden

Mount Eden, cafes, village feel

Covers Mount Eden (volcanic cone with 360° views), Kingsland, and Sandringham. Excellent cafe culture and a village atmosphere. Very safe and popular with locals.

💡 Tips for solo travellers

▸Climb Mount Eden for panoramic city views

▸Kingsland has great cafes and bars

▸Dominion Road has incredible Asian food

▸Very safe residential area

🌋 Mount Eden☕ Cafes✅ Very Safe

🟢 Ōrākei

Mission Bay, waterfront, affluent

Covers Mission Bay, St Heliers, Kohimarama, Remuera, and Ōrākei. Beautiful waterfront beaches, affluent residential areas, and great cafes. Very safe.

💡 Tips for solo travellers

▸Mission Bay beach is beautiful

▸St Heliers has great seaside dining

▸Very affluent and safe area

▸Walk the Tāmaki Drive waterfront

🏖️ Mission Bay🌊 Waterfront✅ Very Safe

🟢 Devonport-Takapuna

North Shore, ferries, beaches

The North Shore area covering Devonport (charming ferry village), Takapuna (beach and shops), and surrounding suburbs. Very safe and scenic.

💡 Tips for solo travellers

▸Take the ferry to Devonport for a day trip

▸Takapuna Beach is excellent

▸Climb North Head for harbour views

▸Very safe North Shore area

⛴️ Devonport🏖️ Takapuna✅ Very Safe

🟢 Kaipātiki

Birkenhead, North Shore residential

North Shore residential area covering Birkenhead, Northcote, and surrounding suburbs. Safe and suburban with some good local dining.

💡 Tips for solo travellers

▸Birkenhead has local shops and cafes

▸Safe residential area

▸Good ferry connections

▸Chelsea Sugar Refinery walk is nice

🏘️ Residential✅ Safe

🟢 Puketāpapa

One Tree Hill, Cornwall Park

Covers the Mount Roskill area including One Tree Hill and Cornwall Park - beautiful green spaces with panoramic views. Safe and family-friendly.

💡 Tips for solo travellers

▸One Tree Hill and Cornwall Park are must-visits

▸Beautiful green spaces and views

▸Safe residential area

▸Great for walking and picnics

🌳 Cornwall Park🌋 One Tree Hill✅ Safe

🟢 Maungakiekie-Tāmaki

Onehunga, Penrose, diverse

An eastern area covering Onehunga (good shopping), Penrose, and Glen Innes. Diverse and residential. Safe.

💡 Tips for solo travellers

▸Onehunga has good local shopping

▸Diverse and multicultural

▸Safe residential area

▸Dressmart outlet shopping

🛍️ Onehunga🌍 Diverse✅ Safe

🟢 Whau

Avondale, western suburbs

Western suburbs covering Avondale, New Lynn, and surrounding areas. The Avondale Sunday Market is popular. Safe and residential.

💡 Tips for solo travellers

▸Avondale Sunday Market is worth visiting

▸Safe western suburbs

▸Affordable area

▸Good transport connections

🛍️ Markets💰 Affordable✅ Safe

🟢 Upper Harbour

Albany, suburban north

A suburban area covering Albany and the upper North Shore. Shopping at Westfield Albany. Safe and modern.

💡 Tips for solo travellers

▸Westfield Albany for shopping

▸Safe suburban area

▸Modern and well-maintained

🛍️ Albany✅ Safe

🟡 Moderate (1)

🟡 Māngere-Ōtāhuhu

Airport, South Auckland, diverse

Covers Auckland Airport and the diverse South Auckland suburbs. Māngere and Ōtāhuhu have vibrant Polynesian culture and great Pacific Island food. Generally safe but less affluent than central areas.

💡 Tips for solo travellers

▸Auckland Airport is here

▸Excellent Pacific Island and Asian food

▸Vibrant Polynesian culture

▸Safe during the day, quieter suburbs at night

✈️ Airport🌺 Polynesian Culture🍜 Pacific Food

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