Auckland Airport Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Butterfly Creek
See the exotic and native animals who call Butterfly Creek home during your trip to Auckland. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Sky Tower
Gaze at the view across Auckland from the top of New Zealand’s tallest tower while dining in a rotating restaurant, or take a dive in a cable-controlled jump.
Auckland Ferry Terminal
Combining historic architecture with modern facilities, Auckland’s harbourside transport terminal is the place to embark on an adventure or simply sit with a coffee and watch the world go by.
Eden Park
Catch an event at Eden Park during your trip to Auckland. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
University of Auckland
Enjoy the student vibe at University of Auckland during your visit to Auckland. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.
SkyCity Casino
Why not roll the dice with a visit to SkyCity Casino during your time in Auckland? Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.
Activities
Hell's Gate Mud Spa & Thermal Park Group Day Tour from Auckland
Auckland Airport Same Day Luggage Services (1 Traveler 1 Bag)
Auckland: Hobbiton, Rotorua and Wai-O-Tapu Day Tour
Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets
From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch
From Auckland: Waitomo Caves and Rotorua with Te Puia
Our pick of the best Auckland Airport Hotel Deals
Novotel Auckland Airport
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ibis budget Auckland Airport
Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025
Pullman Auckland Airport
Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025
Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025
The Grand by SkyCity
Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025
Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland
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Other neighbourhoods around Auckland Airport
Mangere
Mangere is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Formula E Indoor Raceway or Villa Maria Auckland Winery.
Papatoetoe
You'll enjoy the gardens and live music in Papatoetoe. You might want to make time for a stop at Papatoetoe Old Railway Station Building or Hunters Plaza.
Manukau
Manukau is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Westfield Manukau City Shopping Centre and Rainbow's End while in the area.
Mount Wellington
Shopping, restaurants and lake views are just a few things travellers enjoy about Mount Wellington. Check out Sylvia Park Shopping Center or Flat Rock Reserve while you're exploring the area.
Ellerslie
Restaurants, shopping and spas highlight some of the notable features of Ellerslie. Make a stop by Ellerslie Racecourse while you're exploring.
Epsom
Unique features of Epsom include the theatres and spas. Make a stop by Alexandra Park or ASB Showgrounds while you're exploring the area.
- Butterfly Creek
- Aviation Country Club
- Sky Tower
- Auckland Ferry Terminal
- Eden Park
- Princes Wharf
- SkyCity Casino
- Spark Arena
- Auckland Zoo
- Go Media Stadium
- Mount Eden
- Queens Wharf
- Sylvia Park Shopping Center
- Auckland City Hospital
- Rainbow's End
- Piha Beach
- Auckland War Memorial Museum
- Westfield Manukau City Shopping Centre
- Kelly Tarlton's Underwater World
- Auckland Domain
- New Zealand Maritime Museum
- Bruce Pulman Park
- Waitakere Ranges
- ASB Showgrounds
- Ascot Hospital