Long Bay Travel Guide
Auckland
Visit Long Bay
Popular places to visit
Long Bay Regional Park
Explore the great outdoors at Long Bay Regional Park, a lovely green space in Auckland. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
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 Zoo
Encounter rare and endangered species from New Zealand and across the globe, including the pygmy marmoset and the huge white rhino.
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.
Mount Eden
Take a walking trail that visits a volcano crater, a 19th-century prison and the historic buildings of this quaint village.
Things to do
Auckland Shore Excursion: Half-Day Guided City Tour
America's Cup Sailing Experience on Auckland's Waitemata Harbour
Auckland City Small-Group Morning Discovery Tour
Auckland City & West Coast Highlights Tour with Black Sand Beach.
Auckland: Night Kayak Tour in Glowing Bioluminescent Waters
Top hotels in Long Bay
Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
"Loved it!"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Grand Millennium Auckland
"Clean room and fantastic bad and pillows!"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Horizon by SkyCity
"Great hotel at a convenient location. Staff was super courteous and helpful."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
The Grand by SkyCity
"Right in the centre of town with a great selections of restaurants connected to the hotel."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland
"The lobby smells amazing"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
SkyCity Hotel
"Fantastic adjoining room and brilliant service from the valet especially."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Long Bay
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 Sky Tower and Queen Street Shopping District, and jump on the metro at Gaunt Street Tram Stop or Halsey Street Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Auckland Airport
If you're spending some time in Auckland Airport, Auckland Airport Sculpture Park and Butterfly Creek are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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.
