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.
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 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.
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.
Auckland Zoo
Encounter rare and endangered species from New Zealand and across the globe, including the pygmy marmoset and the huge white rhino.
Things to do
Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket
Auckland: Waitomo Caves & Rotorua - Te Puia Small-Group Tour
From Auckland: Rotorua Māori Village & Hot Springs with Haka
Auckland Sights Exclusive 4 Hour Luxury Day Tour
Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets
Auckland: Hobbiton, Rotorua and Wai-O-Tapu Day Tour
Top hotels in Auckland Airport
Pullman Auckland Airport
Wonderful comfy rooms. Very smart and modern with high end bedding. Bed and pillows extremely comfortable and bathroom a good size with walk in shower. Quiet hotel even though it’s right on the airport. Stayed here twice and will do so again.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Novotel Auckland Airport
Good room and really close to the terminal building
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
ibis budget Auckland Airport
Spotless room and very comfy beds. Exactly what we needed after a long haul flight. Shower was also very good. Vending machine for snacks, maccas a few mins walk away and nice to be able to walk there from the airport. You can use the airport luggage trolleys all the way. Took maybe 15mins,
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
Everything was excellent
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
SkyCity Hotel
Clean rooms and great location in the cbd.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport
Very clean room and super friendly & helpful staff. The shuttle was available and the driver especially professional.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
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.
