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.
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.
Mount Eden
Take a walking trail that visits a volcano crater, a 19th-century prison and the historic buildings of this quaint village.
Things to do
Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket
Auckland: Sunset & Night Sea Kayak Tour to Rangitoto Island
Auckland Scenic Half-Day City Sightseeing Tour
From Auckland: Rotorua Māori Village & Hot Springs with Haka
Auckland: Tikapa Moana Whales, Dolphins and Islands Cruise
Top hotels in Auckland Airport
Novotel Auckland Airport
Yes, and on the whole courteous staff.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
ibis budget Auckland Airport
The rooms are the size of a shoebox but are clean, beds are comfortable and the shower pressure is steady. With close proximity to the airport it will suffice for a night before or after a flight.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Pullman Auckland Airport
Great service, perfect room, lovely restaurant!
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
Amazing stay
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport
Room was clean and
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
The Grand by SkyCity
Loved the hotel but we were never told we had a free upgrade or free breakfast
Reviewed on 22 Dec 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 Villa Maria Auckland Winery or Otuataua Stonefields.
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.
