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 Mount Victoria 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.
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 Big Manly Beach and Little Manly Beach.
Milford
If you're spending some time in Milford, Milford Beach and Lake Pupuke are top sights worth seeing.
Maxim Hotel Auckland
This hotel was exceptional in every way. Location,professionalism of staff, amenities, Very reasonable room rates for what we would describe as a luxury hotel,
Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026
Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
The staff were super friendly and very accommodating. The rooms were very nice and clean as well.
Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026
Grand Millennium Auckland
Excellent stay
Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026
Quest Takapuna
Nice kitchen shops furter away not too far
Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026
Ocean Breeze Hotel
Helpful staff who allowed us to check in early as we were going to a wedding, room was spacious and nice to have 2 balcony doors to open for fresh air. Staff fixed our tv remote promptly and efficiently and were friendly.
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026
Marsden Suites Nautilus Orewa
Lovely view
Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026
Popular places to visit
Orewa Beach
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Orewa Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Auckland.
Takapuna Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Takapuna Beach during your travels in Auckland?
Cheltenham Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Cheltenham Beach during your travels in Auckland?
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. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Auckland Ferry Terminal
Combining historic architecture with modern facilities, Auckland’s harbourside transport terminal is the place to embark on an adventure or simply sit with a coffee and watch the world go by.
