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

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
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
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
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
Arriving in Auckland when the cricket is on meant accommodation availability was scarce, resulting in staying in the town of Mangere. Amazing little place with a stunning walk up Mt Mangere looking out over Auckland.

Mangere

Home to Auckland Airport, Māngere boasts the vibrant Māngere Arts Centre Ngā Tohu o Uenuku and convenient Māngere Town Centre for shopping. Easily accessible via train and bus services, it's well-connected to other parts of Auckland.

Mangere
Adina Apartment Hotel Auckland Britomart

Adina Apartment Hotel Auckland Britomart

4.5 out of 5
2 Tapora Street, Auckland
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Adina Apartment Hotel Auckland Britomart
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 ...
Barclay Suites
Swiss-Belsuites Victoria Park Auckland

Swiss-Belsuites Victoria Park Auckland

4.5 out of 5
206 Victoria Street West, Auckland, Auckland
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
Swiss-Belsuites Victoria Park Auckland
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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
8
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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