North Auckland
Travel Guide
Visit North Auckland
Where to stay in North Auckland
Takapuna
Enjoy the popular Takapuna Beach, a crescent-shaped recreational area, and explore the nightlife hub with boutique shopping, bars, and restaurants. Nearby, find Shore City Shopping Centre, featuring 63 shops and ample parking.
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 neighborhood.
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.
Milford
If you're spending some time in Milford, Milford Beach and Lake Pupuke are top sights worth seeing.
Stanmore Bay
While Stanmore Bay might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Little Manly Beach and Arkles Bay Beach.
Maxim Hotel Auckland
Spa pool not quite hot enough but everything else superb
Reviewed on May 7, 2026
Poenamo Hotel
A basic lodging for travellers in a good location. It is surrounded by quite a number of eateries, pub, restaurants & fast foods. The room is clean and the bed is comfortable. However my room is right next to the recycle bin area that noise appears whenever staffs dispose bottles and cans. I expected ...
Reviewed on May 10, 2026
Carnmore Hotel Takapuna
Clean spacious room. Make sure you close the blinds in the bathroom, photo take from the footpath
Reviewed on May 10, 2026
Marsden Suites Albany
Only stayed for one night but have no complaints whatsoever. Everything was clean, neat and well-maintained. After-hours check-in was easy. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on Apr 21, 2026
Marsden Suites Nautilus Orewa
Ocean Breeze Hotel
Nice location. Easy access. Everything was smooth. Thank you Ocean Breeze
Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026
Popular places to visit
Orewa Beach
Watersports on its sands and plenty of bars, cafés and shops behind the beach make Orewa one of the liveliest and most attractive seaside options near Auckland.
Takapuna Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Takapuna Beach during your travels in Auckland?
Milford Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Milford Beach during your trip to Auckland?
Cheltenham Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Cheltenham Beach during your travels in Auckland?
Massey University
Enjoy the collegiate vibe at Massey University during your visit to Auckland. Visit the shops and spas in this walkable area.
Westfield Albany Shopping Centre
During your trip to Auckland, you can enjoy retail therapy at Westfield Albany Shopping Centre. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Tickets
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch
Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner
2025 Award Winning: Auckland City Highlights Half Day Tour
Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras
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- Visit Whangaparaoa
- Visit Wade Heads
- Visit Stanmore Bay
- Matakatia Bay
- Matakatia Beach
- Visit Redvale
- Visit Torbay
- Visit Red Beach
- Silverdale Pioneer Village
- Orewa Beach
- Snowplanet
- Visit Fairview Heights
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- Victor Eaves Park
- Visit Browns Bay
- Visit Rothesay Bay
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- Visit Waiwera
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- Takapuna Beach
- Westfield Albany Shopping Centre
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- Milford Beach
- AUT Millennium
- Smales Farm
- Auckland University of Technology North Campus
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- Takapuna Markets
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- Big Manly Beach
- Narrow Neck Beach
- Lake Pupuke
- Waitemata Harbour
- Gulf Harbour Country Club
- Rangitoto College
- Mount Victoria
- Ferry Terminal - Bayswater
- Shakespear Regional Park
- Orewa – Te Ara Tahuna Estuary Cycleway