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Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

3 days in Auckland

City of sails, volcanoes and island day-trips. Here's how to spend 3 days in Auckland: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 3 days Auckland trip is January, February and March. Budget roughly $150/person/day before flights.

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Length
3 days
Best time
January, February, March
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Day 1

09:00
Barry Lett Galleries~$15
Barry Lett Galleries was a dealer gallery focused on contemporary New Zealand art that operated in Auckland in the 1960s and 1970s.
12:30
Te Waihorotiu railway station
Te Waihorotiu railway station is an underground station on the Auckland railway network, located in Auckland, New Zealand. It is situated on the North Island Main Trunk and is serv
16:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
2

Day 2

09:00
Sky Tower (Auckland)~$5
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
12:30
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
16:00
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
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Day 3

09:00
Denis Cohn Gallery~$15
The Denis Cohn Gallery was an art gallery founded by Denis Cohn, an influential dealer gallery in Auckland, New Zealand in the 1980s.
12:30
Big 106.2~$5
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
16:00
ZM Auckland~$5
ZM Auckland is a hit music radio station in Auckland, New Zealand. The station is the host of the ZM network, and is owned and operated by New Zealand Media and Entertainment.

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What 3 days in Auckland costs

What this trip costs

$936
Flights$45048%
Stay$13514%
Activities$819%
Food$13514%
Local transport$546%
Shopping$364%
Buffer$455%
$312/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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3 days in Auckland: FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Auckland?+

3 days is enough to cover the main highlights of Auckland without rushing the essentials. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in Auckland?+

Start with Barry Lett Galleries, Te Waihorotiu railway station and Central market & street-food lunch. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 3 days in Auckland cost?+

Budget around $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $450 per person for 3 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit Auckland?+

The best months to visit Auckland are January, February, March and December, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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