North Auckland Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The view from the top was amazing! 👌
I am here on a holiday but this is the beach I grew up on pure New Zealand love
Long Bay certainly lives up to its name. This seaside reserve includes a kilometre-long sandy beach that gentle slopes down to the waters of a coastal marine reserve.
Only 20 minutes north of Auckland harbour you can spend a day on the 3 km long sandy Orewa Beach. 
Perfect place for a day trip!
This is from a weekend trip to New Zealand in 2014.

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Where to stay in North Auckland

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Takapuna

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

Takapuna
Pohutukawa blooms at Albany Lakes Reserve. Auckland.

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.

Albany
Devonport which includes street scenes

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 neighbourhood.

Devonport
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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.

Browns Bay
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Milford

While visiting Milford, you might make a stop by sights like Milford Beach and Lake Pupuke.

Milford
I am here on a holiday but this is the beach I grew up on pure New Zealand love

Stanmore Bay

5/5(1 area review)

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

Stanmore Bay
Maxim Hotel Auckland

Maxim Hotel Auckland

4.5 out of 5
11 Davies Drive Auckland Auckland
The price is NZ$182 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
NZ$182
6 Apr - 7 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions North Harbour Stadium and Westfield Albany ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (362 reviews)
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 15 Mar 2026

Maxim Hotel Auckland
The Spencer Hotel by Castle

The Spencer Hotel by Castle

4 out of 5
9-17 Byron Avenue Auckland
The price is NZ$180 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
NZ$180
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Auckland. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Well situated for restaurants and shops.

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

The Spencer Hotel by Castle
Poenamo Hotel

Poenamo Hotel

3.5 out of 5
31 Northcote Road Auckland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$117 per night from 28 Mar to 29 Mar
NZ$117
28 Mar - 29 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy beds in their reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
We have stayed many times but the pool side rooms gave been refurbished since we last stayed & they are much nicer now! Modern, very comfortable bed & lovely bathroom! Facilities are fantastic as well with restaurants, bars & takeaways within a few minutes walk of the rooms. Highly recommended!

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Poenamo Hotel
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Quest Takapuna

Quest Takapuna

3.5 out of 5
215 Shakespeare Rd Auckland Auckland
Stay at this aparthotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (119 reviews)
Nice kitchen shops furter away not too far

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Quest Takapuna
Ocean Breeze Hotel

Ocean Breeze Hotel

3 out of 5
1 Beresford St Auckland Auckland Region
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Auckland. Enjoy free parking, a fitness centre and a conference centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (206 reviews)
Lovely very large 1 bed apartment clean comfortable no complaints

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Ocean Breeze Hotel
Marsden Suites Nautilus Orewa

Marsden Suites Nautilus Orewa

4 out of 5
9-13 Tamariki Avenue Orewa NZ
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Orewa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (339 reviews)
Lovely view

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Marsden Suites Nautilus Orewa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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