Auckland Airport Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Butterfly Creek showing marine life
Butterfly Creek which includes zoo animals and animals
Butterfly Creek
Butterfly Creek featuring dangerous animals and zoo animals
Butterfly Creek showing zoo animals as well as a small group of people

Popular places to visit

Butterfly Creek showing interior views and marine life

Butterfly Creek

4/5(9 reviews)

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.

Butterfly Creek
Sky Tower showing a city, central business district and a high-rise building

Sky Tower

4.5/5(1,179 reviews)

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.

Sky Tower
Auckland Ferry Terminal which includes a marina and city views

Auckland Ferry Terminal

4/5(962 reviews)

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.

Auckland Ferry Terminal
Eden Park

Eden Park

4.5/5(298 reviews)

Catch an event at Eden Park during your trip to Auckland. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Eden Park
SkyCity Casino

SkyCity Casino

4/5(641 reviews)

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.

SkyCity Casino
North Island showing night scenes, heritage architecture and a marina

Queens Wharf

Explore the waterfront in Auckland with a trip to Queens Wharf. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.

Queens Wharf

Activities

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Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket

AU$61
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket
Auckland: Maritime Museum Entry Ticket

Auckland: Maritime Museum Entry Ticket

AU$21
per adult
Auckland: Maritime Museum Entry Ticket
Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets

Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets

AU$81
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets
Smiles at the Harbour Bridge

The Classic: our most popular electric bike tour of Auckland's Highlights

AU$156
per adult
The Classic: our most popular electric bike tour of Auckland's Highlights
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Auckland: Scenic Boat Cruise to the Riverhead Tavern

AU$37
per adult
Auckland: Scenic Boat Cruise to the Riverhead Tavern
Auckland Scenic Half-Day City Sightseeing Tour

Auckland Scenic Half-Day City Sightseeing Tour

AU$65
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Auckland Scenic Half-Day City Sightseeing Tour
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Our pick of the best Auckland Airport Hotel Deals

Novotel Auckland Airport

Novotel Auckland Airport

4.5 out of 5
35 Tom Pearce Dr Auckland
The price is AU$275 per night from 20 Dec to 21 Dec
AU$275
20 Dec - 21 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,104 reviews)
Lovely room spacious bathroom great staff and good food

Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025

Novotel Auckland Airport
ibis budget Auckland Airport

ibis budget Auckland Airport

3 out of 5
2 Leonard Isitt Drive Auckland
The price is AU$149 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
AU$149
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,668 reviews)
Clean room and a comfortable bed

Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025

ibis budget Auckland Airport
Pullman Auckland Airport

Pullman Auckland Airport

5 out of 5
37 Tom Pearce Drive Auckland
The price is AU$314 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
AU$314
16 Dec - 17 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (726 reviews)
Spotless. Modern. Great staff. Dinner at restaurant was outstanding.

Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025

Pullman Auckland Airport
Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group

Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group

5 out of 5
83 Symonds Street, Box 2771 Auckland
The price is AU$171 per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
AU$171
22 Dec - 23 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,452 reviews)
The stay there was very nice. We felt comfortable & safe & we got a free upgraded room.

Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025

Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport

Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport

4.5 out of 5
14 Airpark Drive Auckland
The price is AU$185 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
AU$185
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,425 reviews)
Easy stop over spot

Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025

Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport
SkyCity Hotel

SkyCity Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Corner Victoria and Federal Streets Auckland
The price is AU$165 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
AU$165
7 Dec - 8 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 11 restaurants and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,911 reviews)
Room was fine, not worth $400 per night though. Overly priced service great.

Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025

SkyCity Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Auckland Airport

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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 Villa Maria Auckland Winery or Otuataua Stonefields.

Mangere
Rainbow\'s End which includes a pool, a water park and rides

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.

Manukau
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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.

Mount Wellington
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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.

Epsom
Mt. Eden featuring landscape views and tranquil scenes

Mount Eden

4/5(65 area reviews)

Unique features of Mount Eden include the bars and shopping. Make a stop by Mount Eden or Eden Park while you're exploring the area.

Mount Eden
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Remuera

Remuera is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Remuera Village Shopping Centre and Ellerslie Racecourse.

Remuera

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