Albert-Eden

The area include the suburbs of Greenlane, Epsom, Mt Eden, Balmoral, Sandringham, Kingsland, Morningside, Owairaka, Mount Albert, Waterview and Point Chevalier. It is a high density residential area with strong transport connections.[1]

There are three maunga (volcanic cones) in the local board area:

• Ōwairaka / Te Ahi-kā-a-Rakataura / Mount Albert
• Maungawhau / Mount Eden
• Te Kōpuke / Tītīkōpuke / Mount St John

There are also two main waterways:

• Te Auaunga-Oakley Creek is the longest stream in Auckland City, flowing to Motu Manawa Marine Reserve at Waterview
• Waititiko-Meola Creek, flowing to the Waitematā Harbour at Meola Reef

There are remnants of lava flow forests at Withiel and Almorah in Epsom, and at Gribblehirst in Sandringham.[1]

The area has evidence of early Māori settlement, including several pā sites and other intensive development, including excavation on Maungawhau.[1]

There are several town centres in the area. The Mt Eden Town Centre includes art galleries, the Kingsland Town Centre includes a range of bars, and the Sandringham Town Centre includes a range of Indian businesses. There is also a town centre at Mt Albert.

Eden Park hosts a range of international sport.

Pt Chevalier has a range of beaches.

There are also several recreational areas, including the Gribblehirst and Ōwairaka parks.[1]