Guidebook for Auckland
Food Scene
Located right near the water and Takapuna beach/boat ramp, enjoy beautiful views while sipping a delicious coffee or one of their amazing ice cream flavors!
148 locals recommend
Takapuna Beach Cafe
22 The PromenadeLocated right near the water and Takapuna beach/boat ramp, enjoy beautiful views while sipping a delicious coffee or one of their amazing ice cream flavors!
Right in the middle of Takapuna, enjoy a bite to eat and some drinks at the Elephant Wrestler!
37 locals recommend
The Elephant Wrestler
138 Hurstmere RdRight in the middle of Takapuna, enjoy a bite to eat and some drinks at the Elephant Wrestler!
Grab a margarita and some tacos for a delicious dinner, or lunch, any day of the week! Located close to Takapuna Beach.
24 locals recommend
Mexico Takapuna
4 The StrandGrab a margarita and some tacos for a delicious dinner, or lunch, any day of the week! Located close to Takapuna Beach.
Parks & Nature
The Takapuna Boat Ramp is at one corner of the expansive Takapuna Beach and is a good landing spot to explore the beach from. There is a parking lot just above it, shared by the Takapuna Beach Cafe.
15 locals recommend
Takapuna Beach Boat Ramp
16 The PromenadeThe Takapuna Boat Ramp is at one corner of the expansive Takapuna Beach and is a good landing spot to explore the beach from. There is a parking lot just above it, shared by the Takapuna Beach Cafe.
Take a walk around the stunning Lake Pupuke, just a 10 minute walk from us, and enjoy the fresh air and local flora and fauna of New Zealand!
29 locals recommend
Lake Pupuke
Take a walk around the stunning Lake Pupuke, just a 10 minute walk from us, and enjoy the fresh air and local flora and fauna of New Zealand!
Hike a volcano! Take the ferry from the Downtown Pier to Rangitoto Island, a dormant volcano, and hike to the top (about 1 hour). The hike is suitable for most levels of fitness and offers stunning views back across the harbor to Auckland city and beyond. You can spot Rangitoto Island from Takapuna Beach.
280 locals recommend
Rangitoto Island Scenic Reserve
Hike a volcano! Take the ferry from the Downtown Pier to Rangitoto Island, a dormant volcano, and hike to the top (about 1 hour). The hike is suitable for most levels of fitness and offers stunning views back across the harbor to Auckland city and beyond. You can spot Rangitoto Island from Takapuna Beach.
Shopping
Tosca and Salome
2 The StrandA super cute little boutique offering gorgeous, unique pieces.
Sightseeing
Opened in 1997, the Sky Tower is the tallest freestanding structure in the Southern Hemisphere and is part of the SkyCity complex which includes bars/restaurants, a casino, a theatre, two hotels, and shopping. Take a ride to the top for the view or have a romantic dinner at Orbit 360 Dining (reservations essential).
597 locals recommend
Sky Tower
Victoria Street WestOpened in 1997, the Sky Tower is the tallest freestanding structure in the Southern Hemisphere and is part of the SkyCity complex which includes bars/restaurants, a casino, a theatre, two hotels, and shopping. Take a ride to the top for the view or have a romantic dinner at Orbit 360 Dining (reservations essential).
Essentials
Countdown has everything you need and is super close...within walking distance if you're without a car (15 minutes).
37 locals recommend
Countdown Takapuna
10 Barry's Point RoadCountdown has everything you need and is super close...within walking distance if you're without a car (15 minutes).
Entertainment & Activities
Berkeley Takapuna
34 Anzac StCinema within walking distance.
Arts & Culture
The PumpHouse is a former water pumping station located on the shore of Lake Pupuke that was converted into a theatre and arts center in the 1970s.
25 locals recommend
The PumpHouse Theatre
2a Manurere AveThe PumpHouse is a former water pumping station located on the shore of Lake Pupuke that was converted into a theatre and arts center in the 1970s.