April 22, 2021
We headed across the Harbour Bridge to visit Takapuna, on Auckland’s North Shore. Taka is Maori for knoll or assembly and puna means spring. It probably refers to Lake Pupuke, a small lake lying about 200 meters inland which was created when a volcanic crater filled with fresh spring water.
The beach is very popular in the Summer when it attracts big crowds. On this warm Autumn afternoon it was much quieter.
At the north end of the beach is a pathway that follows the shoreline around to Milford Beach, about a mile away. The path is lined with houses, ranging from modern large homes to small old shacks. Because of the location, even the smallest shacks are worth millions. Here are some of the sights that we saw along the way.
Mal and Lauren 