North Auckland Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit North Auckland
Where to stay in North Auckland

Takapuna
The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Takapuna. A stop by Takapuna Markets or Bruce Mason Centre might round out your trip.

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.

Devonport
Shopping, restaurants and waterfront views highlight some of the noteworthy features of Devonport. Make a stop by Cheltenham Beach or Waitemata Harbour while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Browns Bay
You'll enjoy the beaches and shopping in Browns Bay. You might want to make time for a stop at Browns Bay Beach or East Coast Bays Leisure Centre.

Stanmore Bay
While Stanmore Bay isn't home to many top sights, Big Manly Beach and Little Manly Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Northcote
Beaches, restaurants and shopping are just a few things travellers enjoy about Northcote. Check out Waitemata Harbour or The Armory while you're exploring the area.

Maxim Hotel Auckland
spotless, new, modern, close to good food options, quiet..really just great value
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026

Poenamo Hotel
Good for price
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026

Takapuna Motor Lodge
Property is run down and in poor condition. Zero in person contact at reception, only telephone calls. You need to phone on arrival to get key from lockbox. Room was old, door had been forced open at some point with crowbar, TV would not work, heater did not function, showerhead broken, security ...
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026

Marsden Suites Nautilus Orewa
everything was as described
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026

Quest Takapuna
Room was modern and bright. Bed was very comfortable, quiet location, parking on street was good. Car was needed to reach the beach and hiking paths. Great to have washer and dryer in the room.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026

Ocean Breeze Hotel
The room was great, large and very clean. Excellent harbour views. However the external environment is very run-down, possibly due to land subsidence on the seaward side.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Popular places to visit

Orewa Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Orewa Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Auckland.

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?
Massey University
Enjoy the student vibe at Massey University during your stay in Auckland. Visit the shops and spas in this walkable area.
North Shore Hospital
If North Shore Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Auckland.
Activities

Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket

Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras

Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner

Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch

Hobbiton Movie Set & Rotorua including Te Puia Tour
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- B&B in Whangaparaoa
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- Visit Algies Bay
- Visit Army Bay
- Visit Bayswater
- Visit Birkenhead
- Visit Castor Bay
- Visit Devonport
- Visit Greenhithe
- Visit Hatfields Beach
- Visit Ponsonby
- Visit Rothesay Bay
- Visit Schnapper Rock
- Visit St. Mary's Bay
- Visit Stanley Point
- Visit Stanmore Bay
- Visit Takapuna
- Visit Te Atatu Peninsula
- Visit Tindalls Beach
- Visit Unsworth Heights
- Visit Wairau Valley
- Visit West Harbour
- Visit Auckland
- Big Manly Beach
- Browns Bay Beach
- Visit Hibiscus Coast
- Visit Kaukapakapa
- Visit Kumeu
- Little Manly Beach
- Matakatia Bay
- Matakatia Beach
- Visit North Shore
- Orewa Beach
- Visit Orewa
- Red Beach Holidays
- Visit Silverdale
- Snowplanet
- Visit Wainui
- Visit Waiwera
- Visit Whangaparaoa




