Takapuna Travel Guide

Auckland

A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and a distant hill with trees.
A beach with several kayaks lined up on the shore, a distant mountain, and a clear blue sky.
A beach with clear turquoise water, people walking along the shore, and a distant pier with boats.
A beach with a grassy area, picnic tables, and a view of the ocean and a distant mountain.

Stay near popular Takapuna attractions

Bruce Mason Centre

8.8/10 (11 reviews)
You can take time to visit Bruce Mason Centre during your travels to Auckland. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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Things to do

Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket

Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket

฿1,024
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket
From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

฿6,993
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Tickets

SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Tickets

฿760
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

฿1,400
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket
Auckland: Vintage Double-Decker Bus Sightseeing Tour

Auckland: Vintage Double-Decker Bus Sightseeing Tour

฿936
per adult
Auckland: Vintage Double-Decker Bus Sightseeing Tour
1-Day Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Options

Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras

฿8,941
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras
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Top hotels in Takapuna

Takapuna Motor Lodge

Takapuna Motor Lodge

3 out of 5
28 Taharoto Road Auckland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,121 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
฿2,121
฿2,440 total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions Princes ...
6.6/10 (728 reviews)
"Good room and staff."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

Takapuna Motor Lodge
Carnmore Hotel Takapuna

Carnmore Hotel Takapuna

3 out of 5
2 Rewiti Avenue Auckland
The price is ฿2,763 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
฿2,763
฿3,178 total
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (377 reviews)
"Always great service - ended up getting there late had a lock box and instructions via email and even directions to my room - thanks guys"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026

Carnmore Hotel Takapuna
The Spencer Suites By Castle

The Spencer Suites By Castle

4 out of 5
9-17 Byron Avenue Auckland
The price is ฿3,281 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿3,281
฿3,774 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Auckland. Enjoy a fitness centre, parking (surcharge) and a business centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
The Spencer Suites By Castle
Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group

Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group

5 out of 5
83 Symonds Street, Box 2771 Auckland
The price is ฿3,375 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
฿3,375
฿3,881 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland

Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland

4.5 out of 5
80 Wellesley Street West Auckland Auckland
The price is ฿2,971 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿2,971
฿3,417 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions SkyCity Casino and Sky Tower are located ...
Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland
Radisson RED Auckland

Radisson RED Auckland

4 out of 5
Lorne Street 33 Auckland Auckland
The price is ฿2,917 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
฿2,917
฿3,354 total
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Queen Street Shopping District ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (141 reviews)
"I ended up booking this hotel last minute because the one I had previously booked had terrible reviews and it ended up being a blessing in disguise. The staff were super helpful, my minibar wasn't cooling and they fixed it right away, they allowed me to check in super early as my flight landed at ..."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Radisson RED Auckland
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Where to stay in Takapuna

Find the best Takapuna areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A city skyline at night with illuminated buildings, a historic building, and a waterfront with boats.

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 Sky Tower, and jump on the metro at Gaunt Street Tram Stop or Halsey Street Tram Stop to see more of the city.

An airport control tower, airport buildings, and a cloudy sky.

Auckland Airport

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

A city skyline with modern buildings and a prominent tower.

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.

A modern building with a unique triangular roof design and large glass windows.

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.

A roller coaster with a loop and a Ferris wheel in the background.

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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