About the Milford Community

Milford is an established coastal suburb on Auckland's North Shore. It is located approximately 15 minutes drive from Auckland'S CBD and is conveniently positioned between the sea and Lake Pupuke.

Well known for its relaxed lifestyle and unique village atmosphere, Milford offers a recently refurbished shopping mall, a marina and cruising club plus popular family beach with amenities such as volley ball,playground and picnic areas.

Milford offers excellence in learning from pre-school to secondary education. Popular schools all with a high decile rating include Milford Primary School, Takapuna Normal Intermediate, Carmel College, Westlake Girls High School and Westlake Boys High School.

The suburb attracts a range of residents and ethnicities from business people, families to more senior residence. Come and enjoy this enviable lifestyle.

Eating

Milford has a number of cafes and restaurants offering everything from ethnic cuisine to contemporary New Zealand fare. More dining options are available at nearby Takapuna, albeit at a busier pace.

Shopping

Kitchener Road is the main street in Milford and has numerous clothing stores, gift shops, cafes, chemist, travel agencies, hairdressers, real estate offices, doctors and dentists. The recently upgraded Milford Mall provides a range of boutique outlets along with larger retailers like the Warehouse, Whitcoulls and Woolworths. The food hall includes a farmers market - a must for those visiting Milford.

Transport

Milford is well served with buses and taxis. Stagecoach buses through the Maxx Auckland Regional Transport system provide regular timetables linking throughout the North Shore or Auckland CBD via the nearby bus stations of Smales Farm and Akoranga Drive. www.maxx.co.nz

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