North Auckland

Travel Guide

The view from the top was amazing! 👌
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!

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

Stanmore Bay

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
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Milford

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

Milford
Maxim Hotel Auckland

Maxim Hotel Auckland

4.5 out of 5
11 Davies Drive Auckland Auckland
The price is RM369 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
RM369
RM425 total
2 Apr - 3 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! (347 reviews)
Clean room, no kitchen, air conditioning worked great

Reviewed on 3 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 RM506 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
RM506
RM581 total
15 Mar - 16 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! (1,003 reviews)
Great location and staff were lovely. Check in and out process was easy and overall enjoyed my stay here. I had a great view from the room, the room was also spacious and had everything I needed.

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

The Spencer Hotel by Castle
Poenamo Hotel

Poenamo Hotel

3.5 out of 5
31 Northcote Road Auckland
The price is RM238 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
RM238
RM273 total
16 Mar - 17 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! (1,003 reviews)
Clean room, easy access.

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Poenamo Hotel
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.
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! (117 reviews)
Staff was great, and the location easily accessible.

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Quest Takapuna
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! (335 reviews)
Clean suite, courteous staff, great location.

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Marsden Suites Nautilus Orewa
Sunrise Garden Suites

Sunrise Garden Suites

3.5 out of 5
10 Perekia St Auckland Auckland
Stay at this aparthotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions North Harbour Stadium and Westfield ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (210 reviews)
Quiet place to stay in Auckland

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Sunrise Garden Suites
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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