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.

Where to Eat in Takapuna

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Grange Takapuna (Cnr of The Boulevard and Smales Farm Avenue) and Madam Woo -Takapuna (486 Lake Road) are great picks.

When to visit Takapuna

Takapuna in August
Estimated hotel price
$135
1 night at 3-star hotel
Takapuna in August
Estimated hotel price
$135
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 15 miles from Takapuna. Auckland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest flight to Takapuna from Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 3h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Takapuna is to pick up a car hire from Auckland, which is about 4 miles from Takapuna. You’ll find branches of Yesaway and New Zealand Discount Car Rentals, among others, in Auckland.

Plane

Although Takapuna doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Auckland Airport (AKL), which is located 15 miles from Takapuna. Auckland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest flight to Takapuna from Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 3h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Takapuna is to pick up a car hire from Auckland, which is about 4 miles from Takapuna. You’ll find branches of Yesaway and New Zealand Discount Car Rentals, among others, in Auckland.

Airports near Takapuna

Airlines serving Takapuna

Lufthansa
Good (7,180 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,359 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,829 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,669 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,843 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,959 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,682 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,555 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,942 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,362 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,886 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,308 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,338 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,235 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,389 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (892 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (782 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,593 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (315 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Takapuna

Hiring a car in Takapuna

Expect to pay $2.58 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 $30.85 and $41.14. The most frequently booked car type in Takapuna is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Class Full-size SUV or similar) is, on average, 3% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.58 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 $30.85 and $41.14. The most frequently booked car type in Takapuna is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Class Full-size SUV or similar) is, on average, 3% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.