Auckland Travel Guide

New Zealand’s largest city, Auckland boasts a beautiful harbour side location and interesting attractions deserving attention. Sample the delicious cuisine, pump the adrenaline with an extreme sport or explore the natural beauty.

Currency: New Zealand Dollar
Languages: English
Airport: Auckland Airport
Population: 1,400,000
Time Zone: UTC +12

Where to Stay

Auckland offers a complete range of accommodation options to suit all budgets and tastes including everything from five-star harbour-view luxury hotels to humble hostels for the backpacker. Browse through our range of Auckland accommodation.

Transport

Auckland has an extensive bus network that serves the city well. There is also a train system but travelling to the suburbs is limited. Central Auckland is relatively compact and being such a beautiful city, walking is always a good option. Taxis are always on hand if needed.

Flights

Airlines that fly between Australia and Auckland include Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas, Etihad and Virgin Australia.

Climate

Auckland enjoys mild winters and warm summers. In January the temperature rises to an average of 23 degrees, while in July the mercury peaks at 14 degrees. The city is known for glorious year round sunshine but July is the wettest month.

Food

As a multicultural city, Auckland offers cuisine options from around the world. Select from Japanese, Vietnamese, Chinese, Thai or Mexican. There is also modern European-inspired fare and fine-dining restaurants should your taste buds demand.

Insider Tips

Wander along the harbour water front to appreciate the beauty of the city’s location and explore the CBD, the economic heart of the country. While in town consider visiting the New Zealand National Maritime Museum, Auckland Art Gallery and the Auckland Regional Botanic Gardens with 10,000 varieties of plants. To get the heart pumping, base-jump 192 metres from the Sky Tower. Alternatively climb the Auckland Harbour Bridge or take a kayak out onto the harbour.