Pollen Island, Auckland

#259 among attractions in Auckland

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Motumānawa / Pollen Island is an island in the Waitematā Harbour, very near the northern end of Rosebank Peninsula, in Auckland, New Zealand. It is one of two islands surrounded by the Motu Manawa Marine Reserve, the other being Traherne Island. The 500 hectares marine reserve was established in 1995. The official name of the island was changed from Pollen Island and gazetted as Motumānawa / Pollen Island on 12 November 2015. ()

Coordinates: 36°51'46"S, 174°40'8"E

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Central Auckland (Avondale)Auckland New Zealand

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Pollen Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Auckland Zoo, LynnMall, MOTAT, WestCity Waitakere.

2.9 miE
Vast site for native and exotic animals
Auckland Zoo, Auckland
74 min walk • Auckland Zoo stands as a cherished wildlife sanctuary nestled in the heart of Auckland, New Zealand. Established in 1922, this verdant oasis offers a glimpse into the natural world, providing a home for over 1,400 animals from 135 different species.
3.2 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre, Department store
LynnMall, Auckland
83 min walk • LynnMall, nestled in the vibrant city of Auckland, New Zealand, stands as a bustling hub of retail activity and community engagement. Known for its comprehensive shopping experience, this shopping centre has been drawing in both locals and visitors since its opening in...
3.2 miE
Working transport and technology museum
MOTAT, Auckland
83 min walk • MOTAT, the Museum of Transport and Technology, stands as a historical beacon in Auckland, New Zealand, offering an interactive journey through the country's innovation and transportation heritage. Established in 1964, MOTAT has grown to become New Zealand's largest...
2.4 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
WestCity Waitakere, Auckland
60 min walk • Nestled in the heart of West Auckland, WestCity Waitakere offers a dynamic shopping experience to locals and visitors alike. As a key retail destination in the city of Auckland, New Zealand, this shopping centre is known for its wide range of stores and family-friendly...
3.2 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Western Springs Stadium, Auckland
82 min walk • Western Springs Stadium, a cornerstone of Auckland's sporting landscape, stands as a testament to New Zealand's love for dynamic sporting events and outdoor concerts. Nestled in the suburb of Western Springs, this open-air stadium is primarily known for its rugby...
3.3 miS
Area
New Lynn, Auckland
84 min walk • New Lynn is a residential suburb in Auckland, New Zealand. New Lynn is located towards the west of the Auckland urban area, 10 kilometres to the southwest of the Auckland city centre.
3 miS
Cemetery
Waikumete Cemetery, Auckland
78 min walk • Waikumete Cemetery, originally Waikomiti Cemetery, is New Zealand's largest cemetery. It occupies a site of 108 hectares in Glen Eden, Auckland, and also contains a crematorium in the south-west corner of the cemetery.
3.3 miE
Museum
MOTAT collections, Auckland
84 min walk • This list collects the transport-related vehicles exhibited or owned by the Museum of Transport and Technology in Auckland, New Zealand.
2.5 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Meola Reef, Auckland
63 min walk • Meola Reef, or Te Tokaroa in Māori, is a lava flow forming a reef peninsula across part of Auckland's Waitemata Harbour, New Zealand. The reef extends for over 2 kilometres across the harbour, to within 500 metres of Kauri Point on the northern shore.
3.4 miS
36°54'40"S • 174°40'48"E
Te Toi Uku - Crown Lynn & Clayworks Museum, Auckland
87 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
2.1 miE
Area
Point Chevalier, Auckland
54 min walk • Point Chevalier is a residential suburb and peninsula in the city of Auckland in the north of New Zealand. It is located five kilometres to the west of the city centre on the southern shore of the Waitemata Harbour.