City centre icons & domain & museum
“9 nights in Auckland, New Zealand — Land, settle into the harbourside base, and ease into the city with a gentle waterfront stroll.”
9 nights in Auckland, New Zealand, mapped out day by day through Auckland, Waiheke Island, Rangitoto Island, Waitakere Ranges, Waitomo & Hobbiton and Rotorua — a place to sleep and something worth doing on every one of the 9 days.
Good to know
- Best season
- 7-16 November
- Pace
- Steady, a full day out
- Where you sleep
- Garden villa, Harbourside
- Getting around
- Trains, transit, and walking
- Length
- 9 days
- Budget
- €1,224
The trip, day by day
- 1
Arrival & harbour orientation
Check in to Harbourside Garden villaSunset walk along Waitemata HarbourCasual dinner at the Viaduct waterfront - 2
City centre icons
Ascend the Sky Tower for 360° viewsVisit the Auckland Art GalleryCoffee break on High StreetEvening at SkyCity precinct - 3
Domain & museum
Wander the Auckland Domain and WintergardensExplore the Auckland War Memorial MuseumPicnic lunch on the Domain lawnsRiverside/harbour stroll back to base - 4
Waiheke Island day trip
Ferry from downtown to Waiheke IslandVineyard lunch and tastingCoastal walk to Oneroa BeachReturn ferry across Waitemata Harbour - 5
Rangitoto volcano hike
Ferry to Rangitoto IslandSummit hike to the crater rimLava caves walkReturn ferry to the city - 6
Eastern bays & beaches
Relax at Mission Bay beachfrontFerry across to Takapuna BeachSeaside lunch and swimSunset back at the harbour - 7
West coast rainforest
Drive into the Waitakere RangesArataki Visitor Centre lookoutRainforest walk to a waterfallSunset at a west-coast lookout - 8
Hobbiton & Waitomo full day
Guided tour of the Hobbiton Movie SetLunch at the ShireBoat tour of the Waitomo Glowworm CavesScenic drive back to Auckland - 9
Te Puia geothermal day
Visit Te Puia geothermal valleySee the Pohutu Geyser eruptMaori cultural performance and hangiReturn drive to Auckland harbourside
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Arrival & harbour orientation
Land, settle into the harbourside base, and ease into the city with a gentle waterfront stroll. Check in to Harbourside Garden villa and Sunset walk along Waitemata Harbour.
- Flights
- €369
- Stay
- €855
- Per night
- €136
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City centre icons
Cover the central sights on foot at an easy jet-lag-friendly pace. Ascend the Sky Tower for 360° views and Visit the Auckland Art Gallery.
Domain & museum
A green day through Auckland's oldest park and its flagship museum. Wander the Auckland Domain and Wintergardens and Explore the Auckland War Memorial Museum.
Waiheke Island day trip
Ferry across the gulf for beaches, vineyards and coastal walks. Ferry from downtown to Waiheke Island and Vineyard lunch and tasting.
Rangitoto volcano hike
Climb Auckland's iconic volcanic cone for summit views over the gulf. Ferry to Rangitoto Island and Summit hike to the crater rim.
Eastern bays & beaches
An easygoing coastal day along Auckland's most-loved bays. Relax at Mission Bay beachfront and Ferry across to Takapuna Beach.
West coast rainforest
Head west for native rainforest, waterfalls and dramatic black-sand coast. Drive into the Waitakere Ranges and Arataki Visitor Centre lookout.
Hobbiton & Waitomo full day
A big southbound day pairing Middle-earth with glowing caves. Guided tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set and Lunch at the Shire.
Te Puia geothermal day
Geysers, mud pools and Maori culture at Rotorua before the final night. Visit Te Puia geothermal valley and See the Pohutu Geyser erupt.
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