Takapuna Travel Guide

Auckland

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Smales Farm

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During your visit to Auckland, you can do some window-shopping at Smales Farm. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
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Things to do

Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket

Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket

£23
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket
Auckland: Waiheke Island Fast Ferry Pass

From Auckland: Waiheke Island Return Fast Ferry Ticket

£27
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
From Auckland: Waiheke Island Return Fast Ferry Ticket
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Tickets

SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Tickets

£17
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Tickets
Picture 6 for Activity Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket

Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket

£30
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket
Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour

Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour

£34
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour
From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

£160
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch
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Where to stay in Takapuna

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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.

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Auckland Airport

If you're spending some time in Auckland Airport, Butterfly Creek and Auckland Airport Sculpture Park are top sights worth seeing.

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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.

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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.

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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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