Auckland Airport Travel Guide
Auckland
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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.
Eden Park
Catch an event at Eden Park during your trip to Auckland. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Auckland Zoo
Encounter rare and endangered species from New Zealand and across the globe, including the pygmy marmoset and the huge white rhino.
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.
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.
Things to do
Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket
From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch
Auckland: Vintage Double-Decker Bus Sightseeing Tour
Auckland: Hobbiton, Rotorua and Wai-O-Tapu Day Tour
From Auckland: Waitomo Caves and Kiwi House Group Tour
From Auckland: Rotorua Māori Village & Hot Springs with Haka
Top hotels in Auckland Airport
Novotel Auckland Airport
"A great pre-flight stay located right next to the international terminal. It was a friendly quick checkin and the room was very comfortable. The bar was perfect for a quick bite and a beer."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Pullman Auckland Airport
"Most definitely a 5* hotel. Super quick check in, my suitcase taken to my room, no wait times for a lift - there are many. Staff friendly and very efficient. Great location opposite Auckland International Airport."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
ibis budget Auckland Airport
"Very accomodating staff. Always good place to stay after a long overseas flight"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
"Lovely night away for a work course, definitely a luxurious venue for our course. Breakfast was wonderful and made us feel like princesses. Staff were helpful and friendly. Pool, spa and sauna were also nice. Comfy beds, nice rooms and had everything we needed. Only annoying part was the ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Grand Millennium Auckland
"Lovely clean hotel in a fab location within very easy walk to CBD. Great amenities in the hotel, the cafe/bar in the lobby does a great coffee and the most enormous baguette sandwiches with excellent value. Room was lovely and clean. Pool and gym were clean and well kept. Only criticism is that the ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
The Grand by SkyCity
"The location is great. The All Black Rugby Experience is on the fourth floor of the hotel and the Sky Tower and Sky City Casino are literally across the street. Great staff and helpful."
Reviewed on 27 May 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.
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.
