Grey Lynn is an inner suburb of Auckland, New Zealand, located 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) to the west of the city centre. Originally a separate borough, Grey Lynn amalgamated with Auckland City in 1914.

Grey Lynn is centred on Grey Lynn Park, which was not part of the original subdivision of 1883, since the land was too steep and too wet for house construction. In 1915, the land was drained and levelled for playing fields. The park is home to the annual Grey Lynn Park Festival, which attracts around 100,000 visitors on the third Saturday in November.

Grey Lynn and adjacent-Westmere are very popular community-oriented suburbs filled with stylish cafes, restaurants and bars as well as many local parks, all just minutes from the central city. Families are attracted to the quieter streets, larger section sizes and greater availability of off-street parking than typically found in neighbouring Ponsonby.

This sought-after suburb is home to a diverse population that includes students, artistic souls and Tongan churchgoers. Discover the suburb’s restored bungalows, quirky eateries and residential personality along Richmond Road, the main thoroughfare that connects Grey Lynn and Ponsonby. Scattered around Richmond Road are a handful of boutiques, gift stores and foodie gems. On the clothing end of the spectrum, peruse fab collection of frocks and handpicked vintage pieces on offer.

Marketgoers should visit the Grey Lynn Farmers’ Market, a much-loved Sunday ritual with specialty goods like freshly made chai tea and Italian-style cheese.

Housing in the area is made up of beautifully restored villas, traditional miner’s cottages and bungalows. Much of Grey Lynn is heritage-zoned which ensures the traditional character of the suburb is retained, plus the area has a variety of good primary and secondary school options.

*source: Wikipedia, barfoot.co.nz, Google