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
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
A Stunning Beach in New Zealand 👍🏻🇳🇿✈️🌎🌅

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
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 AED 340 per night from May 11 to May 12
AED 340
AED 391 total
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,254 reviews)
"Excellent choice with great staffand with alot of little things that make this hotel amazing.Highly recommend."

Reviewed on 13 April 2025

Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
Novotel Auckland Airport
Novotel Auckland Airport
4.5 out of 5
35 Tom Pearce Dr, Auckland International Airport, Auckland
The price is AED 536 per night from May 14 to May 15
AED 536
AED 616 total
includes taxes & fees
14 May - 15 May
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! (1,637 reviews)
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Reviewed on 13 April 2025

Novotel Auckland Airport
JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport
JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport
4.5 out of 5
63 Westney Road, Auckland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 370 per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
AED 370
AED 426 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,158 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay we highly recommend it Will return"

Reviewed on 11 April 2025

JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport
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.
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! (3,698 reviews)
Run down and doesn’t feel that clean
"Have stayed at Barclay 3 or 4 times over the years and I’m not sure I’ll return again. The property is very run down, more like a motel level of furnishings and overall condition (broken door stops, carpet sagging/rolling). Good location and spacious when travelling with a group."

Reviewed on 9 April 2025

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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (967 reviews)
"We love staying in the 3 bedroom super suite. It's so spacious and very much feels like a home away from home. Views are amazing from the large decks. The check in procedure was extremely painful though. The receptionist was not able to communicate very well and left us baffled at times as to what ..."

Reviewed on 14 April 2025

Swiss-Belsuites Victoria Park Auckland
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (403 reviews)
"Large rooms"

Reviewed on 5 April 2025

Parkside Hotel & Apartments Auckland
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.