11 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.

Wine Tours & Tastings and Auckland Museum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Step out of the city life by going to Mount Eden and Orewa Beach. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Auckland: Couldrey House & Garden (in Waiwera), Piha Beach (in Piha) and Red Beach (in Red Beach). The adventure continues: look for all kinds of wild species at Butterfly Creek, explore the galleries of Howick Historical Village, get to know the resident critters at Auckland Zoo, and step off the mainland to explore Tiritiri Matangi Visitor Centre.

For traveler tips, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, read Auckland travel route planning website.

If you are flying in from Australia, the closest major aiports are Auckland International Airport and Hamilton International Airport. In May, daytime highs in Auckland are 18°C, while nighttime lows are 18°C.