Takapuna, New Zealand
Also within 20 km of Auckland
- The Olympic Pools & Fitness Centre Dive site · 3.2 km from Auckland
- KZ1 Yacht Sailing spot · 3.9 km from Auckland
- Point Chevalier Sailing Club Kite spot · 4.2 km from Auckland
- Ponsonby Cruising Club Sailing spot · 4.2 km from Auckland
- Akarana Young Mariners Sailing spot · 6 km from Auckland
- Royal Akarana Yacht Club Sailing spot · 6.5 km from Auckland
- Manukau Cruising Club Sailing spot · 6.8 km from Auckland
- Shoal Bay Windsurfing Windsurf spot · 7.3 km from Auckland
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About Takapuna
Known for kitesurfing and windsurfing, by the OpenStreetMap map of the area. We don't know which way the shore faces here, so we can't warn of offshore wind: kite and windsurf aren't scored. Facts: verified.
A spot for kitesurfing and windsurfing, as OpenStreetMap maps it. The town to stay in is Auckland. Within 5 km we also list 2 surf spots and 1 wind sports spot.
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From Chicago: about 25 h 35 door to door, one way. An estimate; the journey never changes the score.
Fly. Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Auckland International Airport (AKL), changing at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
See flights MDW → AKL · Skyscanner from about £740 returnAdGetting there. 45 min from the airport to Takapuna.
Accommodation.
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Forecast
We don't know which way the shore faces here, so we can't warn of offshore wind: kite and windsurf aren't scored.
Rough cost
About £1,270–£2,470 each for 6 nights, 2 people sharing. A guide from typical prices, not a quote. Kit hire is not in it yet: we have no sourced price for it.
- Flights £740–£1,530
- To the UK airport £35–£65
- Taxi £40–£70
- Stay £225–£375
- Food £230–£430
Places to eat near Auckland
- Ciao belli pasta and pizzaItalian · 0.1 km from the centre
- Domino's Pizza KingslandPizza · 0.1 km from the centre
- Heritage Cuisine of IndiaIndian · 0.1 km from the centre
- Little IndiaIndian · 0.1 km from the centre
- Petra ShawarmaLebanese · 0.1 km from the centre
- @ BangkokThai · 0.2 km from the centre
Within 2 km of the town centre, listed by how complete the listing is (website, opening hours, cuisine) and whether two sources name it. Not a judgement of the food: we have no reviews. Listings © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps Foundation. Credits
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