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.
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.
Things to do
Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket
Auckland: Hobbiton, Rotorua and Wai-O-Tapu Day Tour
Auckland to Paihia via West Coast Small Group Tour (One Way)
From Auckland: Waiheke Island Return Fast Ferry Ticket
Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Tour & Lunch
Auckland: Waitomo Caves & Rotorua - Te Puia Small-Group Tour
Top hotels in Auckland Airport
Pullman Auckland Airport
Nice and easy to the airport great staff will definitely stay there again
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Novotel Auckland Airport
Good location close to arrival lobby.Clean room and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
ibis budget Auckland Airport
Great place to stay near the airport coffee and hot chocolate viable from lobby
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
Fantastic gluten free breakfast. They even made us gluten free pancakes.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Grand Millennium Auckland
Great location. Friendly staff in the lobby and concierge. The hotel is a but tired and shabby.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland
Wifi did not work in my room. Front desk did not believe me.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 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.
