Takapuna Travel Guide
Auckland
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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.
Mount Eden
Take a walking trail that visits a volcano crater, a 19th-century prison and the historic buildings of this quaint village.
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.
Piha Beach
Clear waters, rolling surf and black sand shores are surrounded by emerald cliffs and sub-tropical rain forest at this remote beach.
Things to do
2025 Award Winning: Auckland City Highlights Half Day Tour
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch
From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch
Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner
Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket
Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets
Top hotels in Takapuna
Carnmore Hotel Takapuna
"Great location with the beach at the end of the road. Bed was super comfortable too"
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
The Spencer Hotel by Castle
"Sadly the Cafe and restaurant don't operate there anymore and the pool was out of order and you have to pay for parking."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Takapuna Motor Lodge
"Close to Westlake Girls College was the only reason for staying. Room clean enough but bathroom needed a deep clean and shower head was broken but there’s good hot water. Linen was clean. There were a number of broken things in the Unit & we took pictures incase we got charged for them. Parking was ..."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
"Our trip to the Cordis Auckland was pretty good, we stayed 9days in total in a Executive club room. The room was good, large enough, but if we returned we would like a bigger room, for comfort. I had tried to get an upgrade prior to our arrival, which was given then taken away, we also approached ..."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Horizon by SkyCity
"Great place handy location staff were helpful and kind"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Grand Millennium Auckland
"Amenities/provisions are very basic. Bathrobe, Slippers would’ve been useful."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Takapuna
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 Spark Arena 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.
Auckland Airport
If you're spending some time in Auckland Airport, Auckland Airport Sculpture Park and Butterfly Creek are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Manukau
Manukau is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Westfield Manukau City Shopping Centre and Rainbow's End while in the area.
Parnell
Visitors often come to Parnell for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Parnell Rose Gardens and Auckland Museum. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at The Strand Station.
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