Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Takapuna travel guide

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You're Going to Love Takapuna

Takapuna is a must-see destination in Auckland, New Zealand. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Takapuna deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Takapuna

Takapuna in January
Estimated hotel price
$48
1 night at 3-star hotel
Takapuna in January
Estimated hotel price
$48
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Takapuna

Plane

Although Takapuna doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Auckland Airport (AKL), which is located 24 km from Takapuna. Auckland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Qantas Airways, IndiGo, Virgin Australia and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest flight to Takapuna from Australia departs from Coolangatta and takes around 3h.

Car

Another option to get to Takapuna is to pick up a car hire from Auckland, which is about 6 km from Takapuna. You’ll find branches of New Zealand Discount Car Rentals and Autounion Car Rental, among others, in Auckland.

Plane

Although Takapuna doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Auckland Airport (AKL), which is located 24 km from Takapuna. Auckland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Qantas Airways, IndiGo, Virgin Australia and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest flight to Takapuna from Australia departs from Coolangatta and takes around 3h.

Car

Another option to get to Takapuna is to pick up a car hire from Auckland, which is about 6 km from Takapuna. You’ll find branches of New Zealand Discount Car Rentals and Autounion Car Rental, among others, in Auckland.

Airports near Takapuna

AKLAuckland Intl
HLZHamilton
TRGTauranga

Airlines serving Takapuna

KLM
Good (1,477 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,863 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,813 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,318 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,274 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,903 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,148 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,463 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,722 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,835 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,226 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,484 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,101 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,907 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (199 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (977 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Takapuna

Hiring a car in Takapuna

Expect to pay $2.46 per litre in Takapuna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $29.51 and $39.35.

Expect to pay $2.46 per litre in Takapuna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $29.51 and $39.35.