Half Moon Bay Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Half Moon Bay
Popular places to visit
Sky Tower
Gaze at the view across Auckland from the top of New Zealand’s tallest tower while dining in a rotating restaurant, or take a dive in a cable-controlled jump.
Auckland Ferry Terminal
Combining historic architecture with modern facilities, Auckland’s harbourside transport terminal is the place to embark on an adventure or simply sit with a coffee and watch the world go by.
Eden Park
Catch an event at Eden Park during your trip to Auckland. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
University of Auckland
Enjoy the student vibe at University of Auckland during your visit to Auckland. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.
Mt. Eden
Grab your walking boots and explore the historic buildings of the local village as well as a 19th century prison, before taking a peek into the volcano crater.
Auckland Zoo
The pygmy marmoset and the massive white rhino are among the rare wildlife you’ll find here, along with species from across New Zealand and beyond.
Activities
Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets
Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland
Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket
Auckland: Hobbiton, Rotorua and Wai-O-Tapu Day Tour
From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch
Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket
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Other neighbourhoods around Half Moon Bay
Mount Wellington
Shopping, restaurants and lake views are just a few things travellers enjoy about Mount Wellington. Check out Sylvia Park Shopping Center or Flat Rock Reserve while you're exploring the area.
Mission Bay
When in Mission Bay, you can plan a visit to Kelly Tarlton's Underwater World and Kohimarama Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Ellerslie
Restaurants, shopping and spas highlight some of the notable features of Ellerslie. Make a stop by Ellerslie Racecourse while you're exploring.
Remuera
Remuera is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Remuera Village Shopping Centre and Ellerslie Racecourse.
Newmarket
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Newmarket. You might consider stopping by Westfield Newmarket while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Epsom
Unique features of Epsom include the theatres and spas. Make a stop by Alexandra Park or ASB Showgrounds while you're exploring the area.
- Sky Tower
- Auckland Ferry Terminal
- Eden Park
- Spark Arena
- Princes Wharf
- Mt. Eden
- Auckland Zoo
- SkyCity Casino
- Mt. Smart Stadium
- Queens Wharf
- Auckland City Hospital
- Rainbow's End
- Sylvia Park Shopping Center
- Auckland War Memorial Museum
- Auckland Domain
- Kelly Tarlton's Underwater World
- Westfield Manukau City Shopping Centre
- Matiatia Wharf Ferry Terminal
- New Zealand Maritime Museum
- ASB Showgrounds
- Palm Beach
- Middlemore Hospital