The Bridge, as locals are known to call it, is on a little peninsula all by itself right on the edge of the Manukau Harbour, beneath Mangere Mountain and has a lovely villagy feel to it.
In days gone by it was necessary to travel through Mangere Bridge to get to the airport. Now, the south western motorway takes all that traffic and the original bridge, after which the town is named, is a popular walkway, cycleway and fishing spot. It connects Mangere Bridge with Onehunga.
The Bridge has a number of things going for it - being next to a harbour you get water views. The harbour shore has been developed into a great walkway with awesome green spaces. And you have Ambury Park, with caravan sites and a hands on animal park, at your doorstep.
On the down side you have the poo ponds round the corner - I'm afraid Aucklanders in the know just can't get over that little 'Ewwww' idea. The word "Mangere" also holds negative connotations for a lot of folk who have lived in Auckland for a while.
My suggestion is ignore the Ewwww'ers (there have been major advancements in poop management over the years) and others and go see the place for yourself.
Take a walk up Mangere Mountain and look at the view, visit Ambury Park, stroll along the waterfront and take a hand line to fish off the bridge. Should your fishing be unsuccessful there are a couple of Fish 'n' Chip shops in town where we can buy what you couldn't catch. And definitely visit the cafe's in the village shopping area.
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