Title: Birkenhead Travel Guide: Best of Birkenhead, Auckland Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Birkenhead](https://expedia.co.uk/Birkenhead-Auckland-Hotels.0-n179328-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Auckland](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Auckland.d178233.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Auckland](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Auckland.d178233.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Birkenhead Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Birkenhead.d179328.Car-Hire-Guide)[Birkenhead Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Birkenhead.d179328.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Birkenhead Travel Guide ## Auckland ![Iron Cove bridge near the Birkenhead Wharf. Auckland, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179328/468114ce-8888-4130-9865-75139fd19939.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Iron Cove bridge near the Birkenhead Wharf. Auckland, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179328/468114ce-8888-4130-9865-75139fd19939.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Birkenhead](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/346/d59a8444-d3c3-4306-a486-1b37303a578c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Birkenhead Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Auckland travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Auckland.dx178233) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Sky Tower featuring a city, central business district and skyline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055180/2acea9de-d01f-41a3-8705-83bbbc0042e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sky Tower 4.5/5(92 reviews) Enjoy fine dining in a rotating restaurant, dive off the tower on a cable-controlled jump or simply enjoy the views from New Zealand’s tallest tower. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sky-Tower-Auckland-Central-Business-District.d6055180.Attraction) ![Fog drifting over Mt Eden summit, Auckland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055184/5144881b-acdc-42a7-a328-86297f558bce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Eden Park 4.5/5(24 reviews) Catch an event at Eden Park during your trip to Auckland. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Eden-Park-Mount-Eden.d6055184.Attraction) ![Auckland Ferry Terminal which includes city views and a marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6227247/66bef2da-e1de-4764-9e0a-499aa4566f6f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Auckland Ferry Terminal 4.5/5(97 reviews) Combining historic architecture with modern facilities, Auckland’s harbourside transport terminal is the place to embark on an adventure or simply sit with a coffee and watch the world go by. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Auckland-Ferry-Terminal-Auckland-Central-Business-District.d6227247.Attraction) ![Sunset on the Sky Tower in Auckland creating a moody backdrop. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/346/af467c93-0a67-4b10-b585-97015d85d68b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### SkyCity Casino 4/5(16 reviews) Why not roll the dice with a visit to SkyCity Casino during your time in Auckland? Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/SkyCity-Casino-Auckland-Central-Business-District.d6227133.Attraction) ![Auckland Zoo featuring zoo animals and land animals](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6080499/0d4239c9-e2e4-4679-8003-5d04809b1fdc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Auckland Zoo 4.5/5(20 reviews) Encounter rare and endangered species from New Zealand and across the globe, including the pygmy marmoset and the huge white rhino. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Auckland-Zoo-Western-Springs.d6080499.Attraction) ![Auckland CBD with Viaduct Basin in the foreground.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6080549/41cebbe6-ccdb-4d0a-9ff8-4b16b89e6e58.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Princes Wharf 4/5(52 reviews) During your trip to Auckland, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Princes Wharf. Stroll along the area's marina or experience its fascinating museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Princes-Wharf-Auckland-Central-Business-District.d6080549.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Picture 9 for Activity From Auckland : Waitomo Caves and Rotorua with Te Puia](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48059439/cd1bc20c-fa34-4a0f-b48e-0eb9c0affac7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Auckland: Waitomo Caves & Rotorua - Te Puia Small-Group Tour £185 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/auckland-waitomo-caves-rotorua-te-puia-small-group-tour.a48059439.activity-details) ![Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1394656/57e3f604-2127-4f6c-ada4-5919b60dab60.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch £193 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hobbiton-waitomo-caves-guided-tour-from-auckland-with-lunch.a1394656.activity-details) ![2025 Award Winning: Auckland City Highlights Half Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46339796/b6022647-7fd1-4fcd-8c1c-5dde1a4875e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 2025 Award Winning: Auckland City Highlights Half Day Tour £93 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/2025-award-winning-auckland-city-highlights-half-day-tour.a46339796.activity-details) ![Auckland Harbour Dinner Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/740862/d1ff3b50-d7d4-4d31-b1a4-0e50368eea25.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner £75 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/auckland-harbour-sailboat-cruise-including-three-course-dinner.a740862.activity-details) ![Picture 6 for Activity Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48333479/e3094070-44a6-4bd7-a012-9f276697b745.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket £31 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/auckland-hop-on-hop-off-explorer-bus-ticket.a48333479.activity-details) ![Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1394911/6fb4a8ab-6cd3-45d2-aaaf-502fb653fb49.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland £136 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hobbiton-movie-set-tour-with-lunch-from-auckland.a1394911.activity-details) [See all activities in Auckland](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Auckland.d178233.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Birkenhead ![Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8100/8072/e4d3d971_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group 83 Symonds Street, Box 2771 Auckland £81 7 Apr - 8 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,652 reviews) We stayed in club executive king rooms with our friends on a short getaway and as per usual everything was amazing right down to check in and checkout staff always well organised and friendly.Our favourite place to stay in Auckland by far! Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F04%2F2026&endDate=08%2F04%2F2026&selected=8072&PinnedHotelID=8072&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=179328) ![Grand Millennium Auckland](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/410000/409000/408966/58a25149_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grand Millennium Auckland 71 Mayoral Drive Auckland £95 2 Apr - 3 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,729 reviews) Beautifully pool! Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F04%2F2026&endDate=03%2F04%2F2026&selected=408966&PinnedHotelID=408966&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=179328) ![Pullman Auckland Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98530000/98523500/98523484/47994dbb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pullman Auckland Airport 37 Tom Pearce Drive Auckland £153 6 Apr - 7 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (930 reviews) Stayed there for one night before our flight next morning. Great room. Very quiet. Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F04%2F2026&endDate=07%2F04%2F2026&selected=98523484&PinnedHotelID=98523484&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=179328) ![Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2190000/2187300/2187263/8ece6656_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport 14 Airpark Drive Auckland £99 2 Apr - 3 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,504 reviews) Nice stopover stay. Nice rooms and facilities. Only complaint is we booked shuttle with desk three times before it was actually put into system. When we asked to change our initial.time we were told no booking after we watched them enter it. This happened twice? As we checked next morning and told ... Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F04%2F2026&endDate=03%2F04%2F2026&selected=2187263&PinnedHotelID=2187263&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=179328) ![Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106710000/106705700/106705669/3304f7c2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland 80 Wellesley Street West Auckland Auckland £73 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions SkyCity Casino and Sky Tower are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (821 reviews) I booked through hotels.com and the hotel stated free parking, which it is, just not on site. The parking is at the Casino half a blick away with a fairly convoluted process to validate etc. Nice simple clean room, nice hotel - criticism was room 813 adjacent to lifts gets lift mechanism noise all ... Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=106705669&PinnedHotelID=106705669&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=179328) ![Novotel Auckland Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4230000/4223700/4223624/789196dc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Novotel Auckland Airport 35 Tom Pearce Dr Auckland Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £154 3 Apr - 4 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,272 reviews) Stayed one night before flying out..Can only recommend it. Clean, quiet, friendly staff, close to international terminal. Would even stay longer and take the bus into Auckland. Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=04%2F04%2F2026&selected=4223624&PinnedHotelID=4223624&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=179328) [See all 3,293 properties in Birkenhead](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=11%2F03%2F2026&endDate=12%2F03%2F2026®ionId=179328) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX-NH_SPRING_PROMO_179328) ## Check Birkenhead hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=179328&startDate=2026-03-10&endDate=2026-03-11)[10 Mar - 11 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=179328&startDate=2026-03-10&endDate=2026-03-11) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=179328&startDate=2026-03-11&endDate=2026-03-12)[11 Mar - 12 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=179328&startDate=2026-03-11&endDate=2026-03-12) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=179328&startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026)[13 Mar - 15 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=179328&startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=179328&startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=22%2F03%2F2026)[20 Mar - 22 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=179328&startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=22%2F03%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Birkenhead ![A stunning Beach in New Zealand 🇳🇿 👍🏻](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/346/1c2d8b14-1146-41bb-85f2-e409b7041ca8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Takapuna The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Takapuna. A stop by Bruce Mason Centre or Takapuna Beach might round out your trip. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Auckland-Takapuna.dx179331) ![Ponsonby featuring shopping and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179335/3561afef-d9a8-43d5-ae13-f434001b3a78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Ponsonby Restaurants and shopping are notable features of Ponsonby. You might consider stopping by Ponsonby Road while you're exploring the neighbourhood. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Auckland-Ponsonby.dx179335) ![Viaduct Harbour featuring landscape views, a city and a bay or harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139376/65e71575-7720-480a-95eb-6eda4107ff1e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Viaduct Harbour The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are a few things travellers love about Viaduct Harbour. Check out New Zealand Maritime Museum or Princes Wharf while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Halsey Street Tram Stop to get around town. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Auckland-Viaduct-Harbour.dx6139376) ![Auckland CBD featuring street scenes and cbd](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052693/9cb8f51f-372d-47d8-898e-4c5cb6e73884.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Auckland Central Business District 4/5(215 area reviews) Known for its captivating waterfront views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Auckland Central Business District. Check out top attractions like Queen Street Shopping District and High Street, and jump on the metro at Gaunt Street Tram Stop or Halsey Street Tram Stop to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Auckland-Auckland-Central-Business-District.dx6052693) ![Devonport which includes street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179330/4e288b3b-f137-4412-9457-5bb4c629b00b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Devonport Shopping, restaurants and waterfront views highlight some of the noteworthy features of Devonport. Make a stop by Cheltenham Beach or Mount Victoria while you're exploring the neighbourhood. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Auckland-Devonport.dx179330) ![side of grafton bridge auckland new zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508232/c233de28-6246-4044-a037-78a5d8f5ee6b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Grafton If you're spending some time in Grafton, Grafton Bridge and Symonds Street Cemetery are top sights worth seeing. 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