Takapuna
Auckland




Visit Takapuna
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.

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.

Auckland Zoo
Encounter rare and endangered species from New Zealand and across the globe, including the pygmy marmoset and the huge white rhino.

Princes Wharf
During your trip to Auckland, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Princes Wharf. Stroll along the area's waterfront or experience its fascinating museums.

University of Auckland
Enjoy the student vibe at University of Auckland during your visit to Auckland. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.
Things to do

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch

Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket

SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Tickets

Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour

Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland

Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Takapuna

The Spencer Hotel by Castle
The location is great and staff were friendly. We stayed for 3 nights. My husband and 2 x daughters. The room temp was fixed which meant sleeping was challenging as we were hot. This was a nightmare despite calls to reception we were destined to be in a stuffy room all night. No towels racks? Towels ...
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026

Takapuna Motor Lodge
The room was clean, the bathroom was clean, the staff are friendly and smile, they don’t change sheets everyday of your stay but who does that at home anyway! Prices are very fair and the rooms are comfy.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026

Carnmore Hotel Takapuna
Easy parking on site. Do not get unit or room closest to main road as it was awfully noisy which kept us awake for most part of the night until 2 am!
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
Another great stay at the Cordis. Never disappoints. Kids love the place and they’re very accommodating. The Club Lounge is fantastic, there was a bit of a smell up there for a couple of days but they managed to sort it out. A few minor things but nothing worth mentioning.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026

SkyCity Hotel
The cleaning staff were very clean and helpful. I would stay there again.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026

Grand Millennium Auckland
Awesome breakfast buffet, exercise room, sauna and pool also excellent
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
