Things to do in Auckland
A real day-by-day plan, the places travellers rate highest, and one button to make it your own.
Auckland is a large metropolitan city in the North Island of New Zealand. It has an urban population of approximately 1,547,200. It is located in the greater Auckland Region, the area governed by Auckland Council, which includes outlying rural areas and the islands of the Hauraki Gulf, and which has a total population of 1,816,000 as of June 2025. It is the most populous city of New Zealand and the fifth-most populous city in Oceania.
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Highlights travellers rate highest
Auckland Art Gallery
Day 2 on the trip
Open in Google MapsWaitemata Harbour
Day 1 on the trip
Open in Google MapsSkyCity Auckland
The Grand by SkyCity
Headquarters
Auckland Harbour Suites
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9 days in Auckland, planned day by day
Built from real, bookable activities — flights, stays and experiences included at around €1,224.
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Arrival & harbour orientation
Land, settle into the harbourside base, and ease into the city with a gentle waterfront stroll.
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City centre icons
Cover the central sights on foot at an easy jet-lag-friendly pace.
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Domain & museum
A green day through Auckland's oldest park and its flagship museum.
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Waiheke Island day trip
Ferry across the gulf for beaches, vineyards and coastal walks.
