North Shore
Travel Guide
Visit North Shore
Where to stay in North Shore
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.
Milford
If you're spending some time in Milford, Milford Beach and Lake Pupuke are top sights worth seeing.
Northcote
Beaches, restaurants, and shopping are just a few things travelers enjoy about Northcote. Check out Waitemata Harbour or The Armory while you're exploring the area.
Maxim Hotel Auckland
Great place, handy, clean, modern and friendly staff. The only thing that i personally found a wee negative was the room was too hot to sleep in. If the clock was reading the correct temperatutre, it read the room as 26/27 degrees. I could not feel any air coming through the room.
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026
Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
Man SPA is really good. Women needs a bit remodel. Overall very clean is nice.
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026
Grand Millennium Auckland
I really enjoy the buffet for the 2 days I eat there. There was enough variety of element to chose and I did like their fresh orange juice and their chocolate milk as drink. I did find the gym lacking some equipment but there was enough things there to try to have a good workout with just the dumbbell ...
Reviewed on Mar 17, 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
Quest Albany
Staff were helpful from booking us in to getting settled and useful information
Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026
Popular places to visit
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?
Milford Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Milford Beach during your trip to 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.
