Newmarket is one of Auckland’s premier shopping and lifestyle precincts — anchored by the Westfield Newmarket shopping centre and the Broadway / Khyber Pass Road retail strips, with the Newmarket train station providing easy CBD access, and the surrounding residential pockets giving Newmarket a high-density urban-village character.
Practical Information
| Location | Inner-east Auckland, immediately east of the CBD |
| Distance to CBD | ~3 km — about 10 min drive or 6 min train |
| Local board | Waitematā Local Board |
| Standout features | Westfield Newmarket, Broadway retail, Khyber Pass Road, Newmarket train station |
| Transport | Newmarket train station (Southern and Eastern Lines); frequent buses on Broadway |
| Character | High-density commercial precinct with surrounding residential apartments |
About Newmarket
Newmarket has been one of Auckland’s main retail destinations since the late 19th century — built around the Broadway commercial spine and the historic Newmarket Junction (where the original NZ railway lines split). The modern Newmarket is dominated by the Westfield Newmarket shopping centre (substantially redeveloped 2019) plus the Broadway retail strip with international fashion, dining and design tenants. The residential population around Newmarket is dominated by apartments rather than houses, giving it a denser urban-village character than most central Auckland suburbs.
Westfield Newmarket and Broadway
Westfield Newmarket — substantially redeveloped 2019 — is the precinct’s anchor: a major shopping mall combining international fashion brands, multi-level food courts, cinemas and supermarkets. Adjoining it, the Broadway retail strip carries higher-end fashion, design and dining, with the strip running from the Khyber Pass Road intersection south to the Remuera Road junction. The combination makes Newmarket one of the country’s major shopping precincts outside the central CBD.
Khyber Pass Road Heritage
Khyber Pass Road through Newmarket carries some of Auckland’s notable heritage architecture — including the Lion Brewery buildings (now repurposed) and a sequence of mid-19th century commercial buildings reflecting Newmarket’s role as one of Auckland’s earliest commercial centres. The road runs east-west connecting Newmarket to Grafton and ultimately the CBD via Symonds Street.
Where to Learn More
Westfield Newmarket — official shopping centre information.
Newmarket Business Association — precinct information.
Auckland Transport — Newmarket trains — Southern and Eastern Line connection.
Waitematā Local Board — local government area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Newmarket?
Inner-east Auckland immediately east of the CBD — about 3 km from Britomart.
What’s at Westfield Newmarket?
Major shopping mall with international fashion, food courts, cinemas, supermarkets (substantially redeveloped 2019).
What’s the train like?
Newmarket train station carries Southern and Eastern Lines — 6 minutes to Britomart.
What’s special about Khyber Pass Road?
Some of Auckland’s notable heritage commercial architecture, including the former Lion Brewery buildings.
Is Newmarket residential?
Yes — dense apartment living dominates the residential population, giving an urban-village character.
For more central Auckland suburbs see Auckland Suburbs — including neighbouring Parnell.
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