Symonds Street, Auckland

#65 among attractions in Auckland

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Symonds Street is a street in Auckland, New Zealand's most populous city. It was the main road going south from Auckland, and was named after William Cornwallis Symonds in 1842, soon after his death. The road runs southwest and uphill from the top of Anzac Avenue, through the City Campus of University of Auckland, over the Northwestern Motorway and Auckland Southern Motorway and to the start of New North Road and Mount Eden Road. ()

Coordinates: 36°51'22"S, 174°45'58"E

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Central Auckland (Auckland Central Business District)Auckland New Zealand

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Day trips

Symonds Street – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Albert Park, St Paul's Church, Auckland Art Gallery, Skycity Auckland.

0.4 miN
Park
Albert Park, Auckland
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Auckland, New Zealand, Albert Park offers a serene escape amidst the hustle and bustle of city life. This historic park, with its well-manicured lawns and diverse range of flora, provides a tranquil haven for both locals and tourists alike.
~820 ftNE
Church
St Paul's Church, Auckland
4 min walk • St Paul's Church stands as a beacon of faith and community in the heart of Auckland, New Zealand. This historic church, with its distinctive architecture and spiritual ambiance, has been serving the city's Anglican congregation for over a century.
~1710 ftN
Art from 11th century to present day
Auckland Art Gallery, Auckland
9 min walk • Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki stands as a cultural beacon in the heart of Auckland, New Zealand, showcasing the rich tapestry of New Zealand's art heritage alongside significant international works. As the country's largest and most inspiring visual arts...
0.5 miN
Hotel casino, Gambling, Nightlife
Skycity Auckland, Auckland
13 min walk • Skycity Auckland stands as a beacon of entertainment in the heart of New Zealand's largest city. This iconic complex, which combines a premier hotel with a vibrant casino, has become a landmark in the local landscape. With its strategic location in the central business...
~1880 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Civic Theatre, Auckland
10 min walk • The Civic Theatre is a large heritage combination performing-arts theatre, live-music venue, and cinema seating 2,378 people in Auckland, New Zealand.
~1400 ftNW
Neo-Baroque, multi-functional hall
Auckland Town Hall, Auckland
7 min walk • Auckland Town Hall is a Edwardian building on Queen Street in the Auckland CBD, New Zealand, known both for its original and ongoing use for administrative functions, as well as its famed Great Hall and separate Concert Chamber.
0.5 miW
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Artspace, Auckland
12 min walk • Artspace Aotearoa is an art gallery in Auckland, New Zealand. It is located on Karangahape Road in Newton. The gallery was founded in 1987, and focuses on contemporary New Zealand and overseas art.
~1560 ftN
Library
Auckland Libraries, Auckland
8 min walk • Auckland Libraries is the public library system for the Auckland Region of New Zealand. It was created when the seven separate councils in the Auckland region merged in 2010.
~1470 ftW
Park, Playground
Myers Park, Auckland
8 min walk • Myers Park is a narrow park in central Auckland, New Zealand, running parallel to the upper part of Queen Street. It is characterised by steep, grassed slopes and canopied with a mixture of large exotic and native trees, including an alley of large palm trees.
~1340 ftSW
Monuments and statues, Historical place, Cemetery
Symonds Street Cemetery, Auckland
7 min walk • Symonds Street Cemetery is a historic cemetery and park in central Auckland, New Zealand. It is in 5.8 hectares of deciduous forest on the western slope of Grafton Gully, by the corner of Symonds Street and Karangahape Road, and is crossed by the Grafton Bridge.
~1240 ftS
Bridge
Grafton Bridge, Auckland
6 min walk • Grafton Bridge is a road bridge spanning Grafton Gully in Auckland, New Zealand. Built of reinforced concrete in 1910, it connects the Auckland CBD and Karangahape Road with Grafton.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Symonds Street?

Nearby attractions include St Paul's Church, Auckland (4 min walk), Grafton Gully, Auckland (5 min walk), University of Auckland, Auckland (6 min walk), Grafton Bridge, Auckland (6 min walk).

How to get to Symonds Street by public transport?

The nearest stations to Symonds Street:

Bus

Karangahape Road • Lines: 22R, 24B, 24R, 25B, 25L, 27H, 27W, 295, 309, 309X, 75, Cty, Sky (7 min walk)
Aut • Lines: 25B, 25L, Out (6 min walk)

Train

Parnell (17 min walk)
Grafton (18 min walk)

Ferry

Downtown Pier 1 (24 min walk)
Downtown Pier 2 (24 min walk)

Tram

Gaunt Street • Lines: Wynyard Loop (24 min walk)
Daldy Street • Lines: Wynyard Loop (27 min walk)