Browns Bay 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.
Princes Wharf
During your trip to Auckland, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Princes Wharf. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its fascinating museums.
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.
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.
Auckland Zoo
Encounter rare and endangered species from New Zealand and across the globe, including the pygmy marmoset and the huge white rhino.
Things to do
Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Tickets
Auckland: Waitomo Caves & Rotorua - Te Puia Small-Group Tour
Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket
Auckland City Highlights Tour by Car or Van
Top hotels in Browns Bay
Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
Gorgeous hotel, friendly staff, and a very pretty room. Would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
SkyCity Hotel
Large, clean room with good facilities. Handy location near to CBD - about 10 min walk to downtown. Most meal and bar outlets are not in main building but across a small adjoining lane way which wasn't explained and I didn't discover until breakfast. So dinner was somewhere else. Overall, good value ...
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport
Friendly staff, clean room, quiet, location
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Grand Millennium Auckland
The room was clean and spacious. The bed was super comfortable. And the washroom was large with a tub and separate shower. The restaurant was great and there was a coffee bar in the lobby. Very convenient. I would stay here again.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Rydges Auckland
The rooms are old/dated with insufficient lighting & paper-thin doors. I think that the cleaning staff do as well as they can with their horribly noisy, ancient carts. The air exchange vent was disgusting. The elevators are on their last leg/cable. Lastly, the staff at the "bar" & hostess for the ...
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport
Great service, great room. great price. Shuttle was huge. perfect for long layover
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Browns 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 Bruce Mason Centre or Takapuna Beach 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 Devonport Chocolates 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.
Ponsonby
Restaurants and shopping are notable features of Ponsonby. You might consider stopping by Ponsonby Road while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
