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.
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.
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 Air Canada, Air China, Etihad Airways and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest flight to Takapuna from Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 3h 05m.
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 Mode Car & Camper Rentals and Yesaway, among others, in Auckland.
Expect to pay $2.74 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 $32.79 and $43.72.