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

Smales Farm

8.4/10 (11 reviews)
During your visit to Auckland, you can do some window-shopping at Smales Farm. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
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Things to do

Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour

Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour

Rp799.672
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch

Rp4.423.501
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Tickets

SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Tickets

Rp394.775
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Tickets
Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket

Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket

Rp532.136
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket
Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner

Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner

Rp1.720.813
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner
From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

Rp3.785.788
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch
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Top hotels in Takapuna

Carnmore Hotel Takapuna

Carnmore Hotel Takapuna

3 out of 5
2 Rewiti Avenue Auckland
The price is Rp1.316.145 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
Rp1.316.145
Rp1.513.567 total
7 Aug - 8 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! (359 reviews)
"The location was awesome, close to the beach and shops. Beautiful clean rooms that smelled lovely. Would definitely stay again!"

Reviewed on 6 Jul 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 Rp1.398.182 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
Rp1.398.182
Rp1.607.909 total
22 Jul - 23 Jul
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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,002 reviews)
"Close to fantastic coffee shop Organic Street"

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

The Spencer Suites By Castle
Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland

Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland

4.5 out of 5
80 Wellesley Street West Auckland Auckland
The price is Rp1.351.563 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
Rp1.351.563
Rp1.554.312 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,069 reviews)
"no on site parking and not free"

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland
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 Rp1.766.556 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
Rp1.766.556
Rp2.031.581 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,865 reviews)
"Clean tidy room, great view of the sky tower. Staff were friendly"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
Horizon by SkyCity

Horizon by SkyCity

5 out of 5
85-93 Hobson Street, Auckland Auckland
The price is Rp2.032.908 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
Rp2.032.908
Rp2.337.849 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions SkyCity Casino and Sky Tower are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (971 reviews)
"Nice and clean hotel, we love it."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Horizon by SkyCity
Novotel Auckland Airport

Novotel Auckland Airport

4.5 out of 5
35 Tom Pearce Dr Auckland
The price is Rp3.275.741 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
Rp3.275.741
Rp3.767.102 total
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,366 reviews)
"Fantastic location next to the International terminal"

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Novotel Auckland Airport
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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 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.

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 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.

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.

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