Birkenhead Travel Guide
Auckland
Visit Birkenhead
Popular places to visit
Sky Tower
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.
Eden Park
Catch an event at Eden Park during your trip to Auckland. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Auckland Ferry Terminal
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.
SkyCity Casino
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.
Auckland Zoo
Encounter rare and endangered species from New Zealand and across the globe, including the pygmy marmoset and the huge white rhino.
Princes Wharf
During your trip to Auckland, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Princes Wharf. Stroll along the area's waterfront or experience its fascinating museums.
Things to do
Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch
2025 Award Winning: Auckland City Highlights Half Day Tour
From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch
Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland
Top hotels in Birkenhead
Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
The food is not good, I’ve stayed here many times and the last 2 times the room service is bad and the food in the bar is very bad. However breakfast is very good.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
SkyCity Hotel
Good clean room. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Grand Millennium Auckland
Overall, our stay was great.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
The Grand by SkyCity
Everything was incredible from the room to friendly staff.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland
Wonderful room and restaurant,perfect for a week business trip.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport
Overall is good
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Birkenhead
Takapuna
The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Takapuna. A stop by Takapuna Markets or Bruce Mason Centre might round out your trip.
Ponsonby
Restaurants and shopping are notable features of Ponsonby. You might consider stopping by Ponsonby Road while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
Auckland Central Business District
Known for its captivating waterfront views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Auckland Central Business District. Check out top attractions like Sky Tower and Queen Street Shopping District, and jump on the metro at Gaunt Street Tram Stop or Halsey Street Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Devonport
Shopping, restaurants and waterfront views highlight some of the noteworthy features of Devonport. Make a stop by Cheltenham Beach or Waitemata Harbour while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Parnell
Visitors often come to Parnell for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Parnell Rose Gardens and Auckland War Memorial Museum. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at The Strand Station.
