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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.
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 (6) · History (5) · Nature (2) · Museums and art (2) · Food and drink (2) · Diving (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 LighthouseLighthouse in New Zealand23 km
- Onepoto BridgeBridge in Auckland, New Zealand3.3 km
- Rangitoto LighthouseLighthouse in New Zealand4.3 km
- Winstones Cove, AucklandBight in New Zealand10 km
- Fort TakapunaFortification in Narrow Neck, Auckland, New Zealand3.8 km
- Mairangi BayBay in the Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana, Auckland, New Zealand6.4 km
- Upper Harbour BridgeBridge in New Zealand9.7 km
- Albany Busway BridgeBridge in Auckland, New Zealand9.6 km
- Art by the SeaGallery894 m
- Browns Bay BrewingBrewery9.0 km
- HMNZS DuchessShipwreck9.5 km
- Kingdomcity AucklandChurch building in New Zealand1.9 km
- Little Creatures BrewingBrewery9.3 km
- Mill HouseHistoric house in Hobsonville, Auckland, New Zealand10.0 km
- Northcote War MemorialWar memorial in Nortchote, Auckland, New Zealand3.6 km
- Ōmangaia PāPā site in New Zealand9.2 km
- Rough RockReef in Auckland, New Zealand4.9 km
- St George's Presbyterian ChurchChurch building in Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand721 m
- Takapuna Pool and Leisure CentreHot spring bath914 m
- Tiritiri Matangi Island bunkhouseHiking23 km
- Tirohanga Whānui FootbridgeFootbridge on the North Shore, Auckland, New Zealand8.9 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.
- JanBest time14:15
- FebBest time13:21
- MarBest time12:17
- AprBest time11:03
- MayPossible10:02
- JunPossible9:30
- JulPossible9:43
- AugPossible10:35
- SepPossible11:47
- OctBest time12:58
- NovBest time14:00
- DecBest time14:30
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
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.
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, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Auckland227 places6.4 km
- Silverdale19 places21 km
- Waitakere City38 places21 km
- Manukau City35 places25 km
- Waiheke Island39 places27 km
- Pollok11 places43 km
And all of New Zealand, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in North Shore, New Zealand?
The best known: Tiritiri Matangi Lighthouse, Onepoto Bridge, Rangitoto Lighthouse, Winstones Cove, Auckland, 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 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.
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