Auckland Airport Travel Guide
Auckland
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
Enjoy fine dining in a rotating restaurant, dive off the tower on a cable-controlled jump or simply enjoy the views from New Zealand’s tallest tower.
Auckland Ferry Terminal
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.
Eden Park
Catch an event at Eden Park during your trip to Auckland. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
University of Auckland
Enjoy the student vibe at University of Auckland during your visit to Auckland. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.
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.
Things to do
Auckland: Hobbiton, Rotorua and Wai-O-Tapu Day Tour
Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket
From Auckland: Rotorua Māori Village & Hot Springs with Haka
From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Full-Day Trip
Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Tour & Lunch
Top hotels in Auckland Airport
Novotel Auckland Airport
Room was great but I thought it had a bath as well as a shower. Easy access to the airport next morning.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
ibis budget Auckland Airport
Yes Very clean
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Pullman Auckland Airport
Great Hotel right outside the Airport Terminal.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
Good location, friendly staff. Rooms were a good size. Pool and spa were a nice spot to wind down.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
The Grand by SkyCity
Over all a good time relaxing
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
SkyCity Hotel
The kind thoughts and the gift for my birthday. A very lovely touch.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
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 Formula E Indoor Raceway or Villa Maria Auckland Winery.
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.
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.
Mount Eden
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.
Remuera
Remuera is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Ellerslie Racecourse and Ellerslie Events Centre.
