Title: Visit Takapuna: Best of Takapuna, Auckland Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Takapuna](https://expedia.ca/Takapuna-Auckland-Hotels.0-n179331-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Auckland](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Auckland.d178233.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Auckland](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Auckland.d178233.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Takapuna Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Takapuna.d179331.Car-Rental-Guide)[Takapuna Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Takapuna.d179331.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Takapuna ## Auckland ![Takapuna](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/346/1c2d8b14-1146-41bb-85f2-e409b7041ca8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Waka Boats at Takapuna Beach Auckland, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6080541/77ba7ff8-9acc-42c3-9464-92ae248a8742.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Takapuna](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/346/a2ea6b3f-ca33-4874-8d46-c213faf76ee5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Takapuna](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/346/c8ac0024-a219-4b34-8492-cae0ee0fa6a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Takapuna Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Auckland travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Auckland.dx178233) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Sky Tower](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055180/2acea9de-d01f-41a3-8705-83bbbc0042e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Sky-Tower-Auckland-Central-Business-District.d6055180.Vacation-Attraction) ![Fog drifting over Mt Eden summit, Auckland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055184/5144881b-acdc-42a7-a328-86297f558bce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Eden-Park-Mount-Eden.d6055184.Vacation-Attraction) ![Auckland Ferry Terminal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6227247/66bef2da-e1de-4764-9e0a-499aa4566f6f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Auckland-Ferry-Terminal-Auckland-Central-Business-District.d6227247.Vacation-Attraction) ![SkyCity Casino](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/346/af467c93-0a67-4b10-b585-97015d85d68b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### SkyCity Casino Why not roll the dice with a visit to SkyCity Casino during your travels in Auckland? Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums. [](https://expedia.ca/SkyCity-Casino-Auckland-Central-Business-District.d6227133.Vacation-Attraction) ![Auckland CBD with Viaduct Basin in the foreground.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6080549/41cebbe6-ccdb-4d0a-9ff8-4b16b89e6e58.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Princes Wharf During your trip to Auckland, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Princes Wharf. Stroll along the area's marina or experience its fascinating museums. [](https://expedia.ca/Princes-Wharf-Auckland-Central-Business-District.d6080549.Vacation-Attraction) ![Mount Eden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508153/ce42b689-1f84-4457-a776-f8c870832def.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mount Eden Take a walking trail that visits a volcano crater, a 19th-century prison and the historic buildings of this quaint village. [](https://expedia.ca/Mount-Eden-Mount-Eden.d508153.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1395168/3edb3e45-8e3d-4b14-8a6c-a4dc3fed949d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket CA $42 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/auckland-sky-tower-general-admission-ticket.a1395168.activity-details) ![Piha Beach ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1394729/a283015b-4c51-4375-830a-bc39f2e06779.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland CA $160 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/afternoon-piha-beach-and-rainforest-tour-from-auckland.a1394729.activity-details) ![Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1394656/eb67ad0a-b828-460d-9c28-c3ed39ad7837.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch CA $350 per adult **98%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/hobbiton-waitomo-caves-guided-tour-from-auckland-with-lunch.a1394656.activity-details) ![2025 Award Winning: Auckland City Highlights Half Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46339796/b6022647-7fd1-4fcd-8c1c-5dde1a4875e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 2025 Award Winning: Auckland City Highlights Half Day Tour CA $168 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/2025-award-winning-auckland-city-highlights-half-day-tour.a46339796.activity-details) ![Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/740862/ddf89ee5-b17a-46fd-ac63-b41a4817ef05.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner CA $136 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/auckland-harbour-sailboat-cruise-including-three-course-dinner.a740862.activity-details) ![Picture 6 for Activity Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48333479/e3094070-44a6-4bd7-a012-9f276697b745.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket CA $56 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/auckland-hop-on-hop-off-explorer-bus-ticket.a48333479.activity-details) [See all activities in Auckland](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Auckland.d178233.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Takapuna Hotel Deals ![The Spencer Hotel by Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/860000/853000/852935/af4ad18f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Spencer Hotel by Castle 9-17 Byron Avenue Auckland CA $128 CA $147 total Apr 17 - Apr 18 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Auckland. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews) The room was ready when we arrived. Well stocked with tea, milk waiting us in yhe fridge. View of the water as promised. We were asked if we had a small car, just as well. Tight getting it into the space we were allocated due to the angles of that particular parking space. Staff were pleasant and ... Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F04%2F2026&endDate=18%2F04%2F2026&selected=852935&PinnedHotelID=852935&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=179331) ![Carnmore Hotel Takapuna](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1360000/1357300/1357272/1db7af77_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Carnmore Hotel Takapuna 2 Rewiti Avenue Auckland CA $118 CA $136 total Apr 19 - Apr 20 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (322 reviews) We chose Carnmore as we needed to be near the hospital, but the location offered much more than that with the beach a 2-minute walk away in a pleasant neighbourhood, and cafés not too much further. Easy and secure parking, clean modern rooms and a quick check-in made it a great stay. We didn’t have ... Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F04%2F2026&endDate=20%2F04%2F2026&selected=1357272&PinnedHotelID=1357272&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=179331) ![Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8100/8072/e4d3d971_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group 83 Symonds Street, Box 2771 Auckland CA $147 CA $170 total Apr 19 - Apr 20 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,698 reviews) Clean room, great breakfast. Accommodating staff. Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F04%2F2026&endDate=20%2F04%2F2026&selected=8072&PinnedHotelID=8072&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=179331) ![Grand Millennium Auckland](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/410000/409000/408966/0bc35e87_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grand Millennium Auckland 71 Mayoral Drive Auckland CA $144 CA $166 total Apr 9 - Apr 10 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,721 reviews) \* Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F04%2F2026&endDate=10%2F04%2F2026&selected=408966&PinnedHotelID=408966&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=179331) ![Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106710000/106705700/106705669/3304f7c2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland 80 Wellesley Street West Auckland Auckland CA $111 CA $129 total Apr 19 - Apr 20 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Popular attractions SkyCity Casino and Sky Tower ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (860 reviews) Great venue. Breakfast was excellent. Loved my omelet. Our room was pleasant to be in. Reviewed on Mar 31, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F04%2F2026&endDate=20%2F04%2F2026&selected=106705669&PinnedHotelID=106705669&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=179331) ![Pullman Auckland Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98530000/98523500/98523484/47994dbb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pullman Auckland Airport 37 Tom Pearce Drive Auckland CA $249 CA $287 total Apr 19 - Apr 20 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (979 reviews) Breakfast overpriced and average, room nice but for the money having very basic amenities. Shampoo, bodywash etc in the squeeze bottle like any 3 star property Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F04%2F2026&endDate=20%2F04%2F2026&selected=98523484&PinnedHotelID=98523484&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=179331) [See all 3,378 properties in Takapuna](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=04%2F04%2F2026®ionId=179331) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Make a stop by Cheltenham Beach or Mount Victoria while you're exploring the neighborhood. [](https://expedia.ca/Auckland-Devonport.dx179330) ![Viaduct Harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139376/65e71575-7720-480a-95eb-6eda4107ff1e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Viaduct Harbour The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are a few things travelers love about Viaduct Harbour. Check out New Zealand Maritime Museum or Princes Wharf while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Halsey Street Tram Stop to get around town. [](https://expedia.ca/Auckland-Viaduct-Harbour.dx6139376) ![Auckland Central Business District](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052693/9cb8f51f-372d-47d8-898e-4c5cb6e73884.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Auckland Central Business District 4.5/5(315 area reviews) Densely developed and bustling with arts, culture, and education, this financial hub offers shopping at Commercial Bay and Queen Street, galleries like Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki. Convenient public transport options are available at Britomart Transport Centre. [](https://expedia.ca/Auckland-Auckland-Central-Business-District.dx6052693) ![Ponsonby](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179335/3561afef-d9a8-43d5-ae13-f434001b3a78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Ponsonby Restaurants and shopping are notable features of Ponsonby. You might consider a stop by Ponsonby Road while you're exploring the neighborhood. 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