Auckland travel guide
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Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland travel guide

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City of sails, volcanoes and island day-trips. The best time to visit Auckland is January, February, March and December. A mid-range trip runs roughly $150/person/day before flights.

Best time
January, February, March
Ideal length
3 days
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Days, budget, and flights. You can edit it after.
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Best time to visit Auckland

The best time to visit Auckland is January, February, March and December. Here's the average temperature through the year:

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Top things to do in Auckland

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Culture & sights

Barry Lett Galleries
Barry Lett Galleries
Barry Lett Galleries was a dealer gallery focused on contemporary New Zealand art that operated in Auckland in the 1960s and 1970s.
~$15 · 2h
Sky Tower (Auckland)
Sky Tower (Auckland)
The Sky Tower is a telecommunications and observation tower in Auckland, New Zealand. Located at the corner of Victoria and Federal Streets within the city's CBD, it is 328 metres
~$5 · 1.5h
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Denis Cohn Gallery
The Denis Cohn Gallery was an art gallery founded by Denis Cohn, an influential dealer gallery in Auckland, New Zealand in the 1980s.
~$15 · 2h
Big 106.2
Big 106.2
Big 106.2 or Big FM was a radio station in Auckland, New Zealand, that was launched on 1 November 2008 at 9AM, broadcasting on 106.2FM. The original station was started by radio ve
~$5 · 1.5h

Nature & outdoors

Te Waihorotiu railway station
Te Waihorotiu railway station
Te Waihorotiu railway station is a future underground station on the Auckland railway network, located in Auckland, New Zealand. It is situated on the North Island Main Trunk and w
Free · 2h
City Rail Link
City Rail Link
The City Rail Link (CRL) is a pair of 3.45-kilometre-long (2.14 mi) tunnels underneath Auckland's city centre, extending the North Island Main Trunk railway line from its former te
Free · 2h
Victoria Street, Auckland
Victoria Street, Auckland
Victoria Street is a street in the Auckland City Centre, New Zealand, located between the base of College Hill and Albert Park. The street is split into two sections at the junctio
Free · 2h
Auckland
Auckland
Auckland is a large metropolitan city in the North Island of New Zealand. It has an urban population of approximately 1,547,200. It is located in the greater Auckland Region, the a
Free · 2h

Food & markets

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Local food tour of Auckland
Taste the signature dishes of Auckland.
~$25 · 2h
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Central market & street-food lunch
Grab lunch where locals do.
~$12 · 1.3h

A sample 3-day Auckland itinerary

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Day 1
09:00 · Barry Lett Galleries12:30 · Te Waihorotiu railway station16:00 · Central market & street-food lunch
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Day 2
09:00 · Sky Tower (Auckland)12:30 · City Rail Link16:00 · Victoria Street, Auckland
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Day 3
09:00 · Denis Cohn Gallery12:30 · Big 106.216:00 · ZM Auckland

A sample plan. See the full 3-day Auckland itinerary →

Auckland travel FAQ

When is the best time to visit Auckland?+

The best months to visit Auckland are January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for sightseeing.

How many days do you need in Auckland?+

Most travellers find 3 days ideal for Auckland, enough to see the highlights without rushing. Add a day or two if you want day trips.

Is Auckland expensive to visit?+

Budget roughly $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip in Auckland (accommodation, food and activities), before flights. Costs scale up or down with your travel style.

What are the top things to do in Auckland?+

Popular highlights include Barry Lett Galleries, Sky Tower (Auckland), Denis Cohn Gallery and Big 106.2. There's a longer list above, or start a plan and swap things in.

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