Takapuna Travel Guide
Auckland
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.
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.
Princes Wharf
During your trip to Auckland, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Princes Wharf. Stroll along the area's marina or experience 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
Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket
Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch
Hobbiton Movie Set & Rotorua including Te Puia Tour
Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner
Top hotels in Takapuna
The Spencer Hotel by Castle
Great location
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Carnmore Hotel Takapuna
Great place
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
Room was spacious; breakfast buffet had a lot of options. Concierge was helpful and coordinated in scheduling for airport shuttle. Shuttle accepted credit charge payment with service fee (common fee for credit card users in NZ). The complementary shuttle service to the wharf was a plus!
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Grand Millennium Auckland
What a great location! Really positive and helpful staff .
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland
It was awesome maybe just a heater just incase it gets cold
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Pullman Auckland Airport
I found the room very clean, staff was friendly.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Takapuna
Devonport
Shopping, restaurants and waterfront views highlight some of the noteworthy features of Devonport. Make a stop by Cheltenham Beach or Mount Victoria 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.
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.
Ponsonby
Restaurants and shopping are notable features of Ponsonby. You might consider stopping by Ponsonby Road while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Parnell
Visitors often come to Parnell for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Parnell Rose Gardens and Auckland War Memorial Museum. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at The Strand Station.
Grafton
If you're spending some time in Grafton, Grafton Bridge and Symonds Street Cemetery are top sights worth seeing.
