# Things to see in North Shore, New Zealand (New Zealand): 21 places and when to go

> North Shore, New Zealand is a city in New Zealand with around 206,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 21 places in and around it, mainly Architecture (6), History (5), Nature (2). The best known are Tiritiri Matangi Lighthouse, Onepoto Bridge and Rangitoto Lighthouse. The best time to come is October to April; also possible: May to September. In December there are 14 h 30 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 30. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/north-shore-city/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** New Zealand · -36.7913, 174.7758
- **Population:** About 206,000
- **Places:** 21 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Architecture](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/arquitectura/) (6) · [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/historia/) (5) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/naturaleza/) (2) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/museos/) (2) · [Food and drink](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/gastronomia/) (2) · [Diving](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/submarinismo/) (2)
- **Best time:** October to April.
- **Also possible:** May to September.
- **Nearest airport:** AKL Auckland, 25 km as the crow flies

## What to see in North Shore, New Zealand

The places in and around North Shore, New Zealand, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Tiritiri Matangi Lighthouse](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/tiritiri-light/): Lighthouse in New Zealand · 23 km
- [Onepoto Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/onepoto-bridge/): Bridge in Auckland, New Zealand · 3.3 km
- [Rangitoto Lighthouse](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/rangitoto-lighthouse/): Lighthouse in New Zealand · 4.3 km
- [Winstones Cove, Auckland](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/winstones-cove/): Bight in New Zealand · 10 km
- [Fort Takapuna](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/fort-takapuna/): Fortification in Narrow Neck, Auckland, New Zealand · 3.8 km
- [Mairangi Bay](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/mairangi-bay/): Bay in the Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana, Auckland, New Zealand · 6.4 km
- [Upper Harbour Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/upper-harbour-bridge/): Bridge in New Zealand · 9.7 km
- [Albany Busway Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/albany-busway-bridge/): Bridge in Auckland, New Zealand · 9.6 km
- [Art by the Sea](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/art-by-the-sea/): Gallery · 894 m
- [Browns Bay Brewing](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/browns-bay-brewing/): Brewery · 9.0 km
- [HMNZS Duchess](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/hmnzs-duchess/): Shipwreck · 9.5 km
- [Kingdomcity Auckland](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/kingdom-city/): Church building in New Zealand · 1.9 km
- [Little Creatures Brewing](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/little-creatures-brewing/): Brewery · 9.3 km
- [Mill House](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/mill-house/): Historic house in Hobsonville, Auckland, New Zealand · 10.0 km
- [Northcote War Memorial](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/northcote-war-memorial/): War memorial in Nortchote, Auckland, New Zealand · 3.6 km
- [Ōmangaia Pā](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/omangaia-pa/): Pā site in New Zealand · 9.2 km
- [Rough Rock](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/rough-rock/): Reef in Auckland, New Zealand · 4.9 km
- [St George's Presbyterian Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/saint-georges-presbyterian-church/): Church building in Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand · 721 m
- [Takapuna Pool and Leisure Centre](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/takapuna-pool-and-leisure-centre/): Hot spring bath · 914 m
- [Tiritiri Matangi Island bunkhouse](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/tiritiri-matangi-island-bunkhouse/): Hiking · 23 km
- [Tirohanga Whānui Footbridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/tirohanga-whanui/): Footbridge on the North Shore, Auckland, New Zealand · 8.9 km

## When to go to North Shore, New Zealand

The best time to visit North Shore, New Zealand is **October to April**; also possible: May to September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Best time | 14 h 15 |
| February | Best time | 13 h 21 |
| March | Best time | 12 h 17 |
| April | Best time | 11 h 03 |
| May | Possible | 10 h 02 |
| June | Possible | 9 h 30 |
| July | Possible | 9 h 43 |
| August | Possible | 10 h 35 |
| September | Possible | 11 h 47 |
| October | Best time | 12 h 58 |
| November | Best time | 14 h |
| December | Best time | 14 h 30 |

In December there are 14 h 30 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 30. In January, 21 of the 21 places are at their best.

When to go to New Zealand in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to North Shore, New Zealand

The nearest main airport is Auckland International Airport (AKL, Auckland), 25 km as the crow flies. How to get around New Zealand (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=-36.7913%2C174.7758)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=-36.7913%2C174.7758)

## Other towns nearby

- [Auckland](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/auckland/): 227 places · 6.4 km
- [Silverdale](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/silverdale/): 19 places · 21 km
- [Waitakere City](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/waitakere/): 38 places · 21 km
- [Manukau City](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/manukau/): 35 places · 25 km
- [Waiheke Island](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/waiheke-island/): 39 places · 27 km
- [Pollok](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/pollok/): 11 places · 43 km

And all of New Zealand, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in North Shore, New Zealand?

The best known: [Tiritiri Matangi Lighthouse](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/tiritiri-light/), [Onepoto Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/onepoto-bridge/), [Rangitoto Lighthouse](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/rangitoto-lighthouse/), [Winstones Cove, Auckland](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/winstones-cove/), [Fort Takapuna](https://kokai.app/en/paises/oceania/nueva-zelanda/fort-takapuna/). In all, 21 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit North Shore, New Zealand?

October to April; also possible: May to September. In December there are 14 h 30 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 30.

### How do you get to North Shore, New Zealand?

The nearest main airport is Auckland International Airport (AKL), 25 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=-36.7913%2C174.7758) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with North Shore, New Zealand as the destination and these 21 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).