16 days in Auckland Itinerary

The largest and most populous city in New Zealand, Auckland combines a rich history and thriving contemporary culture in an abundance of museums, art galleries, and performance venues.

Shop till you drop at Of Hand & Heart and Ponsonby. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like St. Patrick's Cathedral and Howick Historical Village. Explore Auckland's surroundings by going to Orewa (Orewa Beach & Orewa – Te Ara Tahuna Estuary Cycleway), Warkworth (Tawharanui Regional Park, Pohuehue Waterfalls, &more) and Matakana (Matakana War Memorial & Morris & James). There's much more to do: trek along Brick Bay Sculpture Trail, identify plant and animal life at Muriwai Gannet Colony, see what you can catch with a fishing tour, and grab your bike and head to Woodhill Mountain Bike Park.

To find ratings, maps, and other tourist information, use the Auckland trip planner.

If you are flying in from Australia, the closest major aiports are Auckland International Airport and Hamilton International Airport. In June, daytime highs in Auckland are 15°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C.