The Spencer on Byron Hotel Shuttles

A quiet stay on Auckland’s north side, The Spencer on Byron Hotel offers quiet perspectives from the white sands of Takapuna. Rooms include earthy tones alongside floor-to-ceiling views, while elegant suites offer sleek wrap around couches and spacious balconies. Leisure available to all guests include a tennis court, fitness centre and large heated pool outside - there is also a gourmet restaurant serving traditional New Zealand cuisine alongside local music acts. With such far distance from Auckland Airport and without nearby public transport options, booking a ride of your own is especially important - go with meet-and-greet services for easy drop offs, whether it be a quick taxi into the city or luxury limousine arrivals to the Bruce Mason Centre. For more freedom, go with a private vehicle option instead, getting to know the ambiance with a wide variety of small sedans or chartered buses perfect for making each decision your own.

Get to know all things Takapuna by exploring the immediate backdrop, starting with the various attractions along Lake Road. Included in this idyllic stretch is the Shore City Shopping Centre vast atrium-lit plazas and multi-level shops, as well as one-of-a-kind architecture at Takapuna Library. Spend the afternoon soaking in the sun through surreal white sands that make up the Takapuna Beach Reserve Playground, a great family hotspot due to its walking-distance to Takapuna Beach as well as fun buffet eats from Bird on a Wire. Another place to go swimming is Lake Pupuke, a popular body of water formed within a volcanic crater and especially easy to get to from Sylvan Park on the north side. By the end of the evening, grab a bite to eat from a restaurant close to your hotel, choosing between the hotel’s own slow-cooked meats at Smoke Pit & Buoy or decadent Chinese at Fortune Fountain down the street.