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 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 Mount Victoria while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
Browns Bay
Beaches and shopping are just a few things travellers like about Browns Bay. A stop by Browns Bay Beach is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
Long Bay
Travellers like the beaches in Long Bay, and Long Bay Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Milford
While visiting Milford, you might make a stop by sights like Milford Beach and Lake Pupuke.
Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
Very attentive and courteous staff, well staffed and everything was spotless
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport
Great late night pick up from the airport despite past midnight. Great service and value- room spotless
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Novotel Auckland Airport
Ideal for Airport stopover only 2 mins from international terminal Excellent and helpful staff and very quiet inside hotel Airport a building site with confusing signage
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Quest Takapuna
Very pleased
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Sunrise Garden Suites
The room was spotless and kitchen well equipped. The staff were most helpful and accommodating along with kindly understanding my anxiety situation. The view of the trees and stream are just divine. I could not fault this hotel in anyway. Its a personal favorite of mine.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Ocean Breeze Hotel
Great amenities, had our own laundry, spacious suite.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
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?
Browns Bay Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Browns Bay Beach during your travels in Auckland?
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 beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour
Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch
Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with lunch from Auckland
