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Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

5 days in Auckland

City of sails, volcanoes and island day-trips. Here's how to spend 5 days in Auckland: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 5 days Auckland trip is March, April and May. Budget roughly $150/person/day before flights.

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Length
5 days
Best time
March, April, May
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Your 5 days Auckland itinerary, day by day

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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
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
16:00
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
3

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
Auckland Peering Exchange~$5
The Auckland Peering Exchange (APE) is an Ethernet-based neutral peering point running over the CityLink metropolitan network in Auckland, New Zealand. It is part of CityLink's Exc
4

Day 4

09:00
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.
12:30
Bluestone Store~$5
The Bluestone Store is a warehouse building in the Auckland City Centre of New Zealand. Built in 1861, the warehouse operated as the Bluestone Room, a pub and restaurant, from 2003
16:00
Landmark House~$5
Landmark House is a neo-Gothic building located at 187–189 Queen Street in Auckland, New Zealand. It was originally designed for the Auckland Electrical Power Board (AEPB) and cons
5

Day 5

09:00
Horotiu (sculpture)~$5
Horotiu is a bronze sculpture located on the corner of Queen Street and Victoria Street West in Auckland, New Zealand created by Chris Bailey and Sally Smith. It depicts a 7.2 metr
12:30
SkyCity Auckland~$5
SkyCity Auckland is an entertainment complex and casino hotel in the central business district of Auckland, New Zealand, between Victoria and Federal Streets. Located at the base o
16:00
Queen Street, Auckland~$5
Queen Street is the major commercial thoroughfare in the Auckland CBD, Auckland, New Zealand's largest city. The northern end is at Te Komititanga square on the Auckland waterfront

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What 5 days in Auckland costs

What this trip costs

$1,305
Flights$45034%
Stay$27021%
Activities$13510%
Food$22517%
Local transport$907%
Shopping$605%
Buffer$756%
$261/day

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

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5 days in Auckland: FAQ

Is 5 days enough for Auckland?+

5 days is a comfortable amount of time to explore Auckland, with room for day trips and a slower pace. 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 5 days in Auckland cost?+

Budget around $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $750 per person for 5 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit Auckland?+

The best months to visit Auckland are March, April, May, September and October, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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