Auckland

Travel Guide
Sky Tower featuring a high rise building, central business district and general coastal views
Devonport which includes a city, a river or creek and skyline
Devonport featuring a garden and flowers
Auckland featuring a city, a bay or harbor and a skyscraper
Auckland featuring a city and a bay or harbor

Auckland Travel Guide Video

Where to stay in Auckland

Auckland CBD which includes city views and street scenes

Auckland Central Business District

4.5/5(1,043 area reviews)

Densely developed and bustling with arts, culture, and education, this financial hub offers shopping at Commercial Bay and Queen Street, galleries like Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki. Convenient public transport options are available at Britomart Transport Centre.

Auckland Central Business District
Butterfly Creek which includes marine life

Auckland Airport

If you're spending some time in Auckland Airport, Butterfly Creek and Treasure Island Adventure Golf are top sights worth seeing.

Auckland Airport
Rainbow\'s End which includes rides, a pool and a waterpark

Manukau

Centrally located in South Auckland, Manukau Central boasts shopping at Westfield Manukau City and Manukau Supa Centa, as well as the thrilling Rainbow's End theme park. Easily accessible via Eastern Line train services and the Southwestern Motorway, it's a well-connected hub for travelers.

Manukau
Viaduct Harbour featuring landscape views, a city and a bay or harbor

Viaduct Harbour

The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are a few things travelers love about Viaduct Harbour. Check out New Zealand Maritime Museum or Princes Wharf while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Halsey Street Tram Stop to get around town.

Viaduct Harbour
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Takapuna

Enjoy the popular Takapuna Beach, a crescent-shaped recreational area, and explore the nightlife hub with boutique shopping, bars, and restaurants. Nearby, find Shore City Shopping Centre, featuring 63 shops and ample parking.

Takapuna
Auckland Domain showing a garden

Parnell

4.5/5(36 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Parnell, you might enjoy attractions like Parnell Rose Gardens and Auckland Museum. You might also enjoy the neighborhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at The Strand Station to see more of the city.

Parnell
SkyCity Hotel
SkyCity Hotel
4.5 out of 5
Corner Victoria and Federal Streets, Auckland
Fully refundable
The price is SAR 394 per night from Dec 15 to Dec 16
SAR 394
SAR 453 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, 11 restaurants, and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,438 reviews)
"Absolutely stunning and comfortable!!"

Reviewed on 20 November 2024

SkyCity Hotel
Novotel Auckland Airport
Novotel Auckland Airport
4.5 out of 5
35 Tom Pearce Dr, Auckland International Airport, Auckland
The price is SAR 709 per night from Nov 24 to Nov 25
SAR 709
SAR 816 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,155 reviews)
"Great hotel for a stay by the Auckland airport."

Reviewed on 18 November 2024

Novotel Auckland Airport
Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
Corner Wyndham & Albert Streets, Auckland
The price is SAR 325 per night from Dec 22 to Dec 23
SAR 325
SAR 374 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (568 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 20 November 2024

Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Nesuto St Martins Apartment Hotel
Nesuto St Martins Apartment Hotel
4.5 out of 5
6-12 St Martins Lane, Auckland
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,245 reviews)
"Great staff and hotel is nicce & close to Queen Street & K-Road. Our air-cond unit really needed upgrading."

Reviewed on 14 November 2024

Nesuto St Martins Apartment Hotel
VR Auckland City
VR Auckland City
4 out of 5
188 Hobson Street, Auckland
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified aparthotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.4/10 Good! (3,336 reviews)
"Enjoyed my stay. Will definitely stay there next time I need to stay in Auckland"

Reviewed on 19 November 2024

VR Auckland City
MCentral Apartments Manukau
MCentral Apartments Manukau
4 out of 5
17 Putney Way, Auckland
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Rainbow's End ...
6.6/10 (671 reviews)
"Easy access to bus and trains really made sightseeing easy. Big clean rooms and great bathroom."

Reviewed on 14 November 2024

MCentral Apartments Manukau
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Auckland

4.4
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
466
" "5 - Excellent 52%
4 - Good
343
" "4 - Good 39%
3 - Okay
71
" "3 - Okay 8%
2 - Disappointing
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" "2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
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" "1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

*MONS*

Wonderful restaurants, shopping, and the ferry were all near by. Definitely would recommend taking a food/bar tour around the city. Highly recommend taking a day trip to Hobbiton as well.

5/5 - Excellent

Reggie

Beautiful city. Would love to go back and visit the rest of New Zealand.

3/5 - Okay

Diana

Not tourist friendly. It was OK.

5/5 - Excellent

Carlos

Such a great city and country throughout. I would honestly love to move there one day best of both city wise and country sides man you just have to experience New Zealand for yourself, don’t miss out.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Lots of fun places to visit, unique finds and food to enjoy.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Nice city despite the chaos of construction.

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