North Shore Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit North Shore
Where to stay in North Shore
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.
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.
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.
Browns Bay
You'll enjoy the beaches and shopping in Browns Bay. You might want to make time for a stop at Browns Bay Beach or East Coast Bays Leisure Centre.
Northcote
Beaches, restaurants and shopping are just a few things travellers enjoy about Northcote. Check out Waitemata Harbour or The Armory while you're exploring the area.
Long Bay
Travellers like the beaches in Long Bay, and Long Bay Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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
Clean room and was amazing view
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Quest Takapuna
Room was modern and bright. Bed was very comfortable, quiet location, parking on street was good. Car was needed to reach the beach and hiking paths. Great to have washer and dryer in the room.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Ocean Breeze Hotel
We’ve stayed here regularly and it’s been ok. Unfortunately this time it was too disgusting to stay. Cockroaches, used toothpick next to the bed, dirty socks left behind. A musky smell in the room. We didn’t even stay one night. When we tried to communicate this at check out on Friday night, where ...
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Sunrise Garden Suites
Quiet place to stay in Auckland
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Popular places to visit
Takapuna Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Takapuna Beach during your travels in Auckland?
Cheltenham Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Cheltenham Beach during your travels in Auckland?
Milford Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Milford Beach during your trip to Auckland?
Massey University
Enjoy the student vibe at Massey University during your stay in Auckland. Visit the shops and spas in this walkable area.
North Shore Hospital
If North Shore Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Auckland.
Westfield Albany Shopping Centre
During your trip to Auckland, you can do some window-shopping at Westfield Albany Shopping Centre. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
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
Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket
Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras
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- Albany Heights Hotels
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- Bayview Hotels
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- Castor Bay Hotels
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- Fairview Heights Hotels
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- Glenfield Hotels
- Greenhithe Hotels
- Herald Island Hotels
- Boutique Hotels in Herne Bay
- Casino Hotels in Herne Bay
- Gay-Friendly Hotels in Herne Bay
- Hilton Hotels in Herne Bay
- Hotels with Hot Tubs in Herne Bay
- Hotels with Pool in Herne Bay
- Spa Hotels in Herne Bay
- Herne Bay Hotels
- Hillcrest Hotels
- Hobsonville Hotels
- Milford Hotels
- Murrays Bay Hotels
- Hotels near North Shore Hospital
- North Wharf Hotels
- Golf Hotels in Northcote
- Paremoremo Hotels
- Pinehill Hotels
- Hotels near Princes Wharf
- Rosedale Hotels
- St. Mary's Bay Hotels
- Sunnynook Hotels
- Takapuna Hotels
- Hotels near Takapuna Golf Course and Driving Range
- Hotels near The Armory
- Totara Vale Hotels
- Viaduct Harbour Hotels
- Waiake Hotels
- Wairau Valley Hotels
- Hotels near Westhaven Marina
- Windsor Park Hotels
- Wynyard Quarter Hotels
- Visit Arkles Bay
- Visit Auckland Central Business District
- Visit Browns Bay
- Visit Castor Bay
- Visit Devonport
- Visit Fairview Heights
- Visit Forrest Hill
- Visit Glenfield
- Visit Grafton
- Visit Grey Lynn
- Visit Herne Bay
- Visit Hillcrest
- Visit Kingsland
- Visit Mission Bay
- Visit Mount Eden
- Visit Northcote
- Visit Paremoremo
- Visit Rothesay Bay
- Visit St. Mary's Bay
- Visit Stanley Point
- Visit Takapuna
- Visit Te Atatu Peninsula
- Visit Torbay
- Visit Totara Vale
- Auckland University of Technology
- Visit Windsor Park
- Visit Wynyard Quarter
- Visit Auckland
- Visit Coatesville
- Visit Dairy Flat
- Herne Bay Holidays
- Narrow Neck Beach
- North Shore Hospital
- Northcote Holidays
- Visit Riverhead
- Rosedale Holidays
- St. Mary's Bay Holidays
- Viaduct Harbour Holidays
- Westfield Albany Shopping Centre
