Welcome to Mount Eden

Mount Eden blends suburban charm with urban convenience, and it’s easy to see why it's one of New Zealand’s favourite suburbs. Think tree-lined streets, character homes, and a vibrant village vibe. Young families are drawn to the area with access to esteemed schools like Epsom Girls' and Auckland Grammar. Commute into the city? No worries! You're just a 10-15 minute ride away, with frequent buses and proximity to major roads. Residents enjoy the beautiful parks nearby, especially Mount Eden itself, the iconic dormant volcano. Make it to the top and you’ll be rewarded with 360-degree views of the city and harbour. Special mention goes to this suburb for being the home of our legendary Eden Park, where the All Blacks do their thing and big events come to life. And for the foodies? Dominion Road, with its array of popular eateries, is right on your doorstep. Say no more! Life in Mount Eden Lying 4km to the South of Auckland CBD, the community of Mt. Eden centres around Mt. Eden Village. This collection of restaurants, cafes and small stores means you’ll never be short of great places to eat, shop and socialise. But that’s not all Mount Eden offers to its residents and visitors. Among the suburb’s standouts are: Er...Mount Eden: Maungawhau (Mt. Eden) is the dormant volcano from which the suburb takes its name. A stroll (or jog, for the braver among us) up to its summit will reward you with panoramic views of most of Auckland’s most recognisable attractions. It’s also well worth taking a trip to the nearby Maungawhau Visitor Experience Centre to learn about the Māori cultural history and geology of the site. Eateries: You’re really spoilt for choice when it comes to eating and drinking in Mt. Eden. Along Dominion Road you’ll find a buzzing and culturally diverse cuisine to suit every taste. Alternatively, the stylish cafes and bars on Mt. Eden road offer a great place to relax with a book or catch up with friends. Transport Transport links are crucial when house hunting. Not only can a poorly connected neighbourhood turn a dream home into a house of horrors logistically, being well connected does your property’s value a host of favours. Being so centrally located, especially if you live on the city side of Mt. Eden, it’s possible to walk into the CBD. For those a bit further out, it’s a great spot to cycle or e-bike into work. Mt. Eden train station Although Mt. Eden train station is currently closed as part of the City Rail Link (CRL) project. Once this reopens (2024), the project’s website states commuters will be able to get from Mt. Eden to Britomart in nine minutes. In the interim, a bus service (64) has been set up to connect Mt. Eden and Newmarket. Bus services In addition to that interim service, Mt. Eden Village is well connected to both the CBD and other Auckland suburbs through the LINK services. Motorway access From Mt. Eden, it’s easy to hop onto the southern, northern and eastern motorway routes. Schools in Mt. Eden If you have kids, there are plenty of schools in and around the suburb, both public and private, for all ages: 1. Early childhood: Appleseed – Balmoral Road. Bearpark Early Childhood Centre – Akiraho Street. Daystar Early Learning Centre – View Road. Flying Start Kindergarten – Cromwell Street. Little Wonders Early Childhood Centre – Landscape Road. Maungawhau Playcentre – Marsden Avenue. Smart Start Montessori Preschool – Ellerton Road. Stepping Stones – Wairiki Road. 2. Junior schools: Mt Eden Normal Primary School – Valley Road. Maungawhau School – Ellerton Road. Auckland Normal Intermediate School – Poronui Street. 3. Senior schools: Eden Campus – Ngauruhoe Street. Auckland Grammar (boys only) – Mountain Road (Epsom). Epsom Girls’ Grammar School – Silver Road (Epsom).