Auckland

Best Things to Do

With a thriving social scene alongside beaches and literal volcanoes, Auckland is quite the destination. Here are the best things to do when you arrive.

Best Time to Visit

New Zealand's biggest city is a year-round destination with a regular schedule of events. Plan your visit with this seasonal guide.

Things to Know

Follow these tips on health, safety, etiquette and the local language with this first-timer's guide to visiting Auckland.

Transportation

Auckland is New Zealand’s biggest and most cosmopolitan city, with a jigsaw of different forms of transport. Here are the best ways to get around Auckland.

Free Things to Do

Free concerts in parks, snorkel off the beach, cycle the city center and more: we have your best no- and low-cost activities in Auckland.

Best Neighborhoods

Auckland has lots to offer and it's worth venturing beyond the center to discover its neighborhoods. Here's our guide to the best of them.

Day Trips

Experience local history, Māori culture, outdoor adventure, quality food and drink, and plenty more on these amazing day trips from Auckland.

Money and Costs

How to visit Auckland, New Zealand when you haven't got an awful lot to spend.

Traveling with Kids

New Zealand’s biggest city feels suburban and offers active, affordable family days out by the bucket load. Here's how to visit with kids.