North Island

Travel Guide
Mount Manaia which includes a bay or harbor, a coastal town and mountains
Shakespeare Cliff Lookout showing a beach, a sunset and a bay or harbor
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland featuring a hot spring and mist or fog
Piha Beach showing landscape views, a sandy beach and swimming
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest which includes forests and night scenes

Where to stay in North Island

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
Mount Maunganui featuring a city, a coastal town and a beach

Mount Maunganui

Mount Maunganui is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Pilot Bay Beach or Maunganui Beach.

Mount Maunganui
Wellington which includes kayaking or canoeing and interior views

Wellington CBD

Inner-city suburb boasting high-rise buildings and the financial heart of the region, Wellington Central offers access to Civic Square, Town Hall, Central Library, and the Wellington Cable Car.

Wellington CBD
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
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Papamoa Beach

Unique features of Papamoa Beach include the beaches and shopping. Make a stop by Papamoa Beach or Gordon Spratt Reserve while you're exploring the area.

Papamoa Beach
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
Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
5 out of 5
83 Symonds Street, Box 2771, Auckland
The price is SAR 399 per night from Jan 12 to Jan 13
SAR 399
SAR 459 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan
Stay at this 5-star spa hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,044 reviews)
"The shower wasn’t that clean. Otherwise great."

Reviewed on 9 January 2025

Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
SkyCity Hotel
SkyCity Hotel
4.5 out of 5
Corner Victoria and Federal Streets, Auckland
The price is SAR 393 per night from Jan 26 to Jan 27
SAR 393
SAR 452 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
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! (1,516 reviews)
"Homeless people across road from hotel Didn't feel safe at night."

Reviewed on 8 January 2025

SkyCity Hotel
The Grand by SkyCity
The Grand by SkyCity
5 out of 5
90 Federal Street, Auckland
The price is SAR 524 per night from Jan 26 to Jan 27
SAR 524
SAR 603 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 11 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,383 reviews)
"Nice friendly helpful staff and valet"

Reviewed on 9 January 2025

The Grand by SkyCity
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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! (3,302 reviews)
"Great location, walking distance from Spark Arena"

Reviewed on 8 January 2025

Nesuto St Martins Apartment Hotel
Parkside Hotel & Apartments Auckland
Parkside Hotel & Apartments Auckland
4 out of 5
100 Greys Ave Auckland Central, Auckland
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified aparthotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (329 reviews)
"My partner and I had a wonderful stay – thank you so much for having us! We absolutely loved having our own spa in the room, the stunning view from our balcony, and the ability to cast movies from our phone to the TV using Google Chromecast. However, we did notice that the outdoor spa next to the ..."

Reviewed on 30 December 2024

Parkside Hotel & Apartments Auckland
Barclay Suites
Barclay Suites
4.5 out of 5
74 Albert Street, Auckland
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,571 reviews)
"Good central place close to Sky tower. The Hotel is little Old and there is construction , so no good place to park for unloading luggage. The AC is only in the family room and not in the Bedrooms, so we had to keep the bed rooom doors open to get the cool air."

Reviewed on 3 January 2025

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Hobbiton Movie Set

5/5(60 reviews)

Enjoy a trip to Hobbiton Movie Set, a well-known attraction in Matamata. Discover the area's hot springs and coffeehouses.

Hobbiton Movie Set
Auckland Ferry Terminal featuring a marina and cbd

Auckland Ferry Terminal

4.5/5(447 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Auckland with a trip to Auckland Ferry Terminal. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.

Auckland Ferry Terminal
Sky Tower showing a skyscraper, skyline and cbd

Sky Tower

4.5/5(536 reviews)

Find out about the history of Auckland with a stop at Sky Tower. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its fascinating museums.

Sky Tower
Sunset on the Sky Tower in Auckland creating a moody backdrop.

SkyCity Casino

4/5(123 reviews)

Why not roll the dice with a visit to SkyCity Casino during your travels in Auckland? Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.

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Eden Park

Eden Park

4.5/5(162 reviews)

Catch an event at Eden Park during your trip to Auckland. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Eden Park
Waitomo Glowworm Caves featuring signage

Waitomo Glowworm Caves

5/5(48 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Waitomo Glowworm Caves during your travels in Waitomo Caves. While in this quaint area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Waitomo Glowworm Caves