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.
Princes Wharf
During your trip to Auckland, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Princes Wharf. Stroll along the area's marina or experience its fascinating museums.
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: 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: Hobbiton, Rotorua and Wai-O-Tapu Day Tour
Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets
From Auckland: Waiheke Island Return Fast Ferry Ticket
Top hotels in Auckland Airport
Novotel Auckland Airport
Room was clean ands staff extremely friendly. Cost cuttings still ongoing but overall a good night ms stay
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Pullman Auckland Airport
Loved our stay here. Room was big and very comfortable. Big bath with walk-in shower and a separate toilet room. Always appreciated! Great breakfast with plenty of variety and options. Best of all, it was a 5 minute walk to the international terminal when we flew out the next day. Would recommend ...
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
ibis budget Auckland Airport
The room was clean. The hotel staff was very accommodating. The lobby has a luggage scale. There are sidewalks all the way to the airport to walk
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
Staff members tried hard to accommodate my requests. I appreciate that.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
SkyCity Hotel
Very friendly and helpful staff
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
JetPark Hotel Auckland Airport
We are vegetarians and often choice of food can be limited when travelling but chef prepared veg omelette and there was wide selection of cereals, pastries etc Airport shuttle was efficient
Reviewed on 18 Jan 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.
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 Remuera Village Shopping Centre and Ellerslie Racecourse.
