Long Bay Travel Guide
Auckland
Popular places to visit
Long Bay Regional Park
Explore the great outdoors at Long Bay Regional Park, a lovely green space in Auckland. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
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.
Auckland Zoo
Encounter rare and endangered species from New Zealand and across the globe, including the pygmy marmoset and the huge white rhino.
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.
Things to do
Auckland City Small-Group Morning Discovery Tour
Auckland City & West Coast Highlights Tour with Black Sand Beach.
Auckland: Night Kayak Tour in Glowing Bioluminescent Waters
America's Cup Sailing Experience on Auckland's Waitemata Harbour
Top hotels in Long Bay
Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
Staff are the stars at Cordis
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Grand Millennium Auckland
A few restaurants inside, but room service was very limited. Sweet people at coffee counter downstairs.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland
Great location. Close to SkyTower and only three-quarter mile to port easy walk. Clean rooms and wonderful breakfast.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
SkyCity Hotel
List of things happening at Casino so has a buzz to it
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
The Grand by SkyCity
Beautiful clean rooms. Comfortable beds. Don’t have to go out on the scarey street of Auckland at night. Drinking eating casino and now over sky bridge to watch a concert
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Rydges Auckland
Good location, with a good size room that was clean with a nice view of the city. The ground floor bar and restaurant with buffet breakfast available in the morning was very convenient.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Long Bay
Albany
Unique features of Albany include the shopping and spas. Make a stop by North Harbour Stadium or Westfield Albany Shopping Centre while you're exploring the area.
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.
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.
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 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.
Ponsonby
Restaurants and shopping are notable features of Ponsonby. You might consider stopping by Ponsonby Road while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
