Why go
- Largest city in New Zealand.
- Known for Waiheke Island.
- Served by Ardmore Airport (AMZ).
History
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 area governed by Auckland Council, which includes outlying rural areas and the islands of the Hauraki Gulf, and which has a total population of 1,816,000 as of June 2025. It is the most populous city of New Zealand and the fifth-most populous city in Oceania.
Where to stay
83 Symonds Street, Grafton, Auckland 1010, New Zealand · cordishotels.com
500 Queen Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand · all.accor.com
128 Albert Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand · auckland.crowneplaza.com
71 Mayoral Drive, Cnr Vincent Street, Auckland 1010, New Zealand · millenniumhotels.com
8/361 Paremoremo Road, Albany, Auckland 0632, New Zealand · warblersretreat.nz
39 Market Road, Remuera, Auckland 1050, New Zealand · aachenhouse.co.nz
36 Cardigan Street, Morningside, Auckland 1022, New Zealand · bookdirect.prenohq.com
196/200 Quay Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand · msocial.com
104 Great South Road, Epsom, Auckland 1051, New Zealand · thehavennewmarket.co.nz
6 Hopetoun Street, Freemans Bay, Auckland 1011, New Zealand · verandahs.co.nz
83 Valley Road, Mount Eden, Auckland 1024, New Zealand · bavariahotel.co.nz
2 High Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand · hoteldebrett.com
34 Edwin Street, Mount Eden, Auckland 1024, New Zealand · questmteden.co.nz
80 Beaumont Street, St Marys Bay, Auckland 1010, New Zealand · questonbeaumont.co.nz
21 Viaduct Harbour Avenue, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand · sofitel.accor.com
454 Great North Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland 1021, New Zealand · theconventhotel.co.nz
16 The Promenade, Takapuna, Auckland 0622, New Zealand · emerald-inn.co.nz
60 Highbrook Drive, East Tāmaki, Auckland 2013, New Zealand · questapartments.co.nz
67 Customs Street East, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand · so-hotels.com
Level 3/90 Federal Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand · thegrandbyskycity.skycityauckland.co.nz
373 Karangahape Road, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand · hakahouse.com
41 Gillies Avenue, Newmarket, Auckland 1023, New Zealand · wyndhamhotels.com
2 Wilkinson Road, Ellerslie, Auckland 1542, New Zealand · eimi.co.nz
Level 1/8 Heather Street, Parnell, Auckland 1052, New Zealand · questapartments.co.nz
18 Airpark Drive, Māngere, Auckland 2022, New Zealand · sudimahotels.com
157 Hobson Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand · aucklandcityhotel.co.nz
35 Hobson Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand · rendezvoushotels.com.au
2 Ascot Road, Māngere, Auckland 2022, New Zealand · aucklandairport.holidayinn.com
159 Great South Road, Greenlane, Auckland 1051, New Zealand · royalpark.co.nz
203/17 Byron Avenue, Takapuna Beach, Auckland 0622, New Zealand · spencerhotel.co.nz
573 Scenic Drive, Waiatarua, Auckland 0612, New Zealand · waitakereresort.co.nz
8 Upper Queen Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand · abstracthotel.co.nz
100 Greys Avenue, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand · parksidehotel.co.nz
112 Great South Road, Epsom, Auckland 1051, New Zealand · bestwesternnewmarket.co.nz
219 Federal Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand · wyndhamhotels.com
14-16 Edgerley Avenue, Newmarket, Auckland 1023, New Zealand · theedgerleysuites.co.nz
74 Albert Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand · barclaysuites.co.nz
465 Great North Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland 1021, New Zealand · thesurreyhotel.co.nz
267 Remuera Road, Remuera, Auckland 1050, New Zealand · thedevereux.co.nz
Indoor
206 Victoria Street West, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand · swiss-belhotel.com
380 Queen Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand · scenichotelgroup.co.nz
68 Ponsonby Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland 1011, New Zealand · questponsonby.co.nz
40 Kitchener Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand · avanihotels.com
396 Queen Street, Main Reception Entrance 110 Mayoral Drive, Auckland 1010, New Zealand · marriott.com
24 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Restaurants & places to go
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-14:00, Mo-Su 17:00-22:00+ · 142 West Coast Road, Auckland, 0602 · littleindia.co.nz
Regional, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 19:00-04:00 · Commerce Street, 1010 · thewhitelady.co.nz
Fine Dining, Restaurant · Fine Dining restaurant · 5 City Road · number5.co.nz
European, Restaurant · European cuisine. Orders can be placed here: https://www.ordermeal.co.nz/ambrosia-bar-and-restaurant-titirangi/ The menu is viewable… · theambrosiabar.co.nz
Restaurant · A minimum payment of $150 is required for Bitcoin transactions. Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-00:00 · Market Square, Auckland, 1010 · oysterandchop.co.nz
Food Court · Houses several establishments. You can order online from their website. Opening hours: Tu-Th 12:00-20:30; Fr,Sa 12:00-21:30; Su 12:00-20:30; Mo… · streetfeast.co.nz
Japanese, Ramen, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu,We 17:00-21:00; Th-Su 11:30-14:30,17:00-21:00 · 3 Northcroft Street, 0622 · ajisentakapuna.co.nz
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-14:30 · 8 Drake Street · allpressespresso.com
Korean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:00 Features: step-free access · 62 Hurstmere Road · koreanbbq.co.nz
Middle Eastern, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-15:30,16:30-21:00 · 10/71 Jellicoe Road · khanz.co.nz
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:30-21:00 · 39 Elliott Street · nahm.co.nz
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 09:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-13:00 Features: takeaway · 22 Link Drive, Auckland · burgerking.co.nz
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 07:00-22:30; Fr-Sa 07:00-24:00 · dennys.co.nz
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 26 Moore Street, Auckland, 2014 · dominos.co.nz
Chicken, Korean, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 Features: halal · 6A Wingate Street · kchicken.co.nz
Pita, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 04:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, vegan options, halal · pitapit.nz
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegetarian options · Leonard Isitt Drive Extension, Auckland, 2022 · stpierres.co.nz
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Mo 07:00-21:00; Tu-Sa 07:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 20 Link Drive, Auckland, 0627 · subway.com
Malaysian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 Features: halal, step-free access · 277 Karangahape Road · unclemans.com
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su,Mo off; Tu-Sa 16:00-22:00+ · cocoscantina.co.nz
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-We 07:00-21:00; Th-Sa 07:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 175 Queen Street, 1010 · dunkindonuts.co.nz
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 3 Shortland Street, 1010 · tacobell.co.nz
Italian, Pizza, Pasta, Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-We 16:00-22:00; Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway,… · mammamia.co.nz
Crepe, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th,PH 08:30-22:00; Fr,Sa 08:30-23:00; Dec 25,26,Jan 01,02: off · ponsonbycrepes.co.nz
Asian, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-21:00 · baobabybaonz.com
Bangalideshi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th,Su 12:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-23:00 Features: vegetarian options, halal · Unit H 254 Lincoln Road, Auckland · boishakhi.co.nz
Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-21:00 · elliottstables.co.nz
Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Curry, Local, Sandwich, Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-19:00 · 80B Wyndham Street, 1010 · instagram.com
Tapas, Burger, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:30-21:00; Su,PH off · casavictoria.co.nz
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo off; Tu-Th 17:00-21:30+; Fr-Su 11:30-15:00,17:00-21:30+ · 100 Parnell Road · fangyumpunks.co.nz
Kebab, Persian, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 09:00-22:00; Sa-Su 09:00-22:00 · 166 West Coast Road, 0602 · greencafe.co.nz
Brunch, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su,PH 08:00-15:00; Jan 01,Jan 02 off; Jan Mo[1] off; Dec 24,Dec 25 off; Dec Mo[-1] off · hemieatery.com
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-21:00 · lowbrow.co.nz
International, Pizza, Spanish, Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 15:00-22:00; Fr-Su 12:00-22:00+; PH 15:00-22:00+ · nomadrestaurant.co.nz
Noodle, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:30 Features: takeaway · Glenmall Place, Auckland, 0602 · noodlecanteen.co.nz
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 11:00-22:00 Features: step-free access · Lorne Street · saigonchill.co.nz
Yakitori, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 17:00-22:00+ Features: halal · tanukiscave.co.nz
Spanish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su,Mo off; Tu,We 16:00-22:00; Th 16:00-24:00; Fr,Sa 16:00-24:00 · temperoakl.com
Cambodian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-15:00,17:00-21:00; Sa,Su 12:00-21:00 · tinfenys.co.nz
Ramen, Restaurant · Ramen restaurant · facebook.com
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:30-17:00; Sa-Su 08:00-16:30; PH 09:00-16:00 Features: outdoor seating · 2 Park Road, Auckland, 1010 · columbuscoffee.co.nz
Cake, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-23:00 · 46 Victoria Road, Auckland, 0624 · corelliscafe.co.nz
Delicatessen, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 08:00-15:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-21:00, Su 08:00-16:00 Features: outdoor seating · 86 Federal Street, Auckland, 1010 · thefed.co.nz
Bistro, Mediterranean, European, Cafe · Opening hours: We-Su 09:30-14:30,17:30-21:30 Features: air conditioning · 563 Mount Albert Road, Auckland, 1023 · fiveelementsbistro.co.nz
Lebanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 18:00-21:00 · gemmayzestreet.co.nz
405 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Auckland Airport (AKL) 14 km to the centre
Auckland, AUK, NZ — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 25 airlines (Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia, Jetstar Airways, Qantas…) · direct flights to 45 destinations incl. Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Papeete, Adelaide… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 25 airlines, 45 direct destinations
- Air New Zealand NZ (A320, Dash 8-300, BEH, 777-200, 767-300, ATR 72…) · 39 routes: Adelaide, Avarua, Brisbane, Cairns, Christchurch, Coolangatta, Dunedin, Faleolo, Gisborne*, Hamilton*, Hong Kong, Kaitaia*, Kerikeri*, Los Angeles, Melbourne, Nandi, NAPIER*, Nelson*, New Plymouth*, Noumea*, Palmerston North*, Papeete, Paraparaumu*, Perth, Port-vila, Queenstown International, Rotorua*, San Francisco, Shanghai, Sydney, Taupo*, Tauranga*, Tokyo, Tongatapu, Wanganui*, Wellington, Whakatane*, Whangarei*, Woodbourne*
- Virgin Australia VA (737-800, A320, 777-200, 767-300, 777-300) · 10 routes: Adelaide*, Avarua*, Brisbane*, Cairns*, Coolangatta*, Faleolo*, Melbourne*, Perth*, Sydney*, Tongatapu*
- Jetstar Airways JQ (A320, A330-200) · 9 routes: Adelaide, Christchurch, Coolangatta, Dunedin, Melbourne, Queenstown International, Singapore, Sydney, Wellington
- Qantas QF (737-800, A340-300, A330-200, A380, 737-700) · 6 routes: Brisbane*, Melbourne, Nandi*, Papeete, Santiago*, Sydney
- Air Tahiti Nui TN (737-800, A340-300, 767-300) · 4 routes: Brisbane*, Melbourne*, Papeete, Sydney*
- American Airlines AA (737, 340) · 3 routes: Brisbane*, Papeete*, Sydney*
- Emirates EK (A380) · 3 routes: Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney
- China Airlines CI (A330-300) · 2 routes: Brisbane, Sydney
- China Eastern Airlines MU (737-800) · 2 routes: Melbourne*, Sydney*
- LAN Airlines LA (A340-300, 340) · 2 routes: Santiago, Sydney
- United Airlines UA (777-200, 747-400, 777-300) · 2 routes: Los Angeles*, San Francisco*
- Air Caledonie International SB (A320) · 1 route: Noumea
- Air China CA (767-300, 777-200) · 1 route: Shanghai*
- Air Pacific FJ (A330-200, 737-700, 737-800) · 1 route: Nandi
- Air Vanuatu NF (737-800) · 1 route: Port-vila
- All Nippon Airways NH (767-300, 777-200) · 1 route: Tokyo*
- Asiana Airlines OZ (777-200) · 1 route: Tokyo
- Cathay Pacific CX (A340-300) · 1 route: Hong Kong
- China Southern Airlines CZ (787) · 1 route: Guangzhou
- Ethiopian Airlines ET (777-300ER) · 1 route: Singapore
- Korean Air KE (777-200) · 1 route: Seoul
- Malaysia Airlines MH (777-200) · 1 route: Kuala Lumpur
- Singapore Airlines Cargo SQ (777-200, 777-300ER) · 1 route: Singapore
- Thai Airways International TG (777) · 1 route: Bangkok
- Turkish Airlines TK (777) · 1 route: Bangkok*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
RNZAF Base Auckland-Whenuapai 17 km to the centre
AUK, NZ — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Ardmore Airport (AMZ) 24 km to the centre
Manurewa, AUK, NZ — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Waiheke Island Aerodrome (WIK) 29 km to the centre
Waiheke Island, AUK, NZ — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
North Shore Aerodrome 27 km to the centre
Dairy Flat, AUK, NZ
Drury Airfield 30 km to the centre
AUK, NZ
Getting there by ferry
Downtown
Ferry terminal · 4.6 km from the centre
Downtown Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 4.7 km from the centre
Hamer Street Sealink
Ferry terminal · 5.4 km from the centre
Sealink Hamer Street
Ferry terminal · 5.4 km from the centre
Devonport Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 6 km from the centre
Stanley Bay Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 6.2 km from the centre
Rakino via Bayswater
Ferry route
Auckland to Waiheke (Mātiatia) via Devonport
Ferry route
Downtown to Matiatia
Ferry route
Auckland to West Harbour
Ferry route
Downtown to Rakino Island
Ferry route · Belaire Ferries
Downtown to Mātiatia
Ferry route
Downtown to Mātiatia and Rangitoto
Ferry route
Auckland to Waiheke (Mātiatia)
Ferry route
Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
October – March
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Shoulder season
April – May, September
Milder and quieter, with better value.
Worth avoiding
June – August
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Ardmore Airport (AMZ); 7 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: AKL has direct flights to 45 destinations on 25 airlines (incl. Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Papeete, Adelaide…). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Downtown, 4.6 km); routes include Rakino via Bayswater, Auckland to Waiheke (Mātiatia) via Devonport, Downtown to Matiatia.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Auckland, New Zealand. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Train, bus, ferry · Auckland's trains, buses and harbour ferries. · Fares: AT HOP card · Airport: AirportLink bus to Puhinui station, then train
Trains & rail
Rail operator
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
About four hours south through the Waikato. · Rotorua, New Zealand guide →
Intercity coach
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing
Bike Tour