Hobsonville Point

Getting around from Hobsonville Point is easy. The neighbourhood has good transport links, with ferry, bus and motorway connections that make it simple to travel across Auckland.

Many people who live in Hobsonville Point travel to nearby areas such as Westgate, Albany and Auckland's city centre for work, study and leisure. The city is around 20 minutes away by ferry or car outside peak times.

Bus services connect Hobsonville Point to Westgate, Albany and the wider public transport network. Regular ferry services also run seven days a week between Hobsonville Point and downtown Auckland.

State Highway 18 is close by, with easy access to both the Northern and North Western motorways. Walking and cycling routes within the neighbourhood also make it easy to get to schools, parks, shops and the ferry wharf.

It's all part of a well-connected neighbourhood that helps people and whānau stay close to work, family and the places they visit most.

Hobsonville Point has a long and interesting history.
For many years, the area was home to an air force base and played an important role in New Zealand's aviation history. Before that, local iwi knew the area as Onekiritea and used its natural resources and harbour location.

Over time, the land changed from a military site into a new neighbourhood. Many of the area's historic buildings and features have been kept, helping to preserve its connection to the past.

Today, Hobsonville Point is a growing community with new homes, schools, parks and local businesses. It has been planned to support modern living while respecting the history of the area.

As the neighbourhood continues to grow, Hobsonville Point remains a place where people can build connections, feel part of a community and enjoy life by the Waitematā Harbour.