Auckland Airport Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Auckland Airport
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.
Eden Park
Catch an event at Eden Park during your trip to Auckland. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Mount Eden
Grab your walking boots and explore the historic buildings of the local village as well as a 19th century prison, before taking a peek into the volcano crater.
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.
Auckland Zoo
The pygmy marmoset and the massive white rhino are among the rare wildlife you’ll find here, along with species from across New Zealand and beyond.
Activities
Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket
Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets
From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch
Auckland: Vintage Double-Decker Bus Sightseeing Tour
Auckland: Full-Day Fishing Charter (7 am - 4 pm)
From Auckland: Waiheke Island Return Fast Ferry Ticket
Our pick of the best Auckland Airport Hotel Deals
Novotel Auckland Airport
"Easy close to terminal"
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Pullman Auckland Airport
"Nice and convenient place to stay especially with early flights. Found check in was slow as was getting our bags to our room. Bar on top floor was great, staff super attentive. Comfortable beds and room was spacious."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
ibis budget Auckland Airport
"Great communication, easy processes, nice,clean room, close to shops, great parking, options to airport."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
"Couples staycation, lovely experience and helpful staff , lovely room in new part of the hotel"
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Grand Millennium Auckland
"I paid $50 extra for a deluxe premium room and I'm not sure what was deluxe about it. No coffee machine, no mini bar, just a fridge with a couple of bottles of water sitting on the bench. Water was an astounding $7 a bottle. I couldn't even make a half decent coffee in the room as there wasn't even ..."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
The Grand by SkyCity
"Lovely room. Very quiet and comfortable. Excellent location."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
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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 Otuataua Stonefields or JKs Driving Range.
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.
Greenlane
Unique features of Greenlane include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Cornwall Park or One Tree Hill Domain while you're exploring the area.
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.
