Welcome to
Auckland
New Zealand
Auckland is the City of Sails — a sun-drenched harbour city built across a volcanic field of 53 dormant cones on a narrow isthmus between two seas, giving it a geography as dramatic as any city in the Pacific. The Waitematā Harbour, Waitemata Harbour bridge, and the volcanic island of Rangitoto rising from the water define a skyline that is unlike any other. Auckland is the world's largest Polynesian city, and the Pacific Island and Māori cultures that shape it give it a warmth and distinctiveness that is entirely its own. Day trips to the Waitākere Ranges, the wine estates of Waiheke Island, and the thermal fields of Rotorua make Auckland the ideal base for exploring New Zealand's North Island.
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Auckland Art Gallery
Auckland's finest art collection housed in a building that's itself a work of art.
Auckland War Memorial Museum
Māori culture, war history, and volcanic geology under one neoclassical roof.
Cornwall Park
A working farm and ancient volcano in the heart of Auckland's suburbs.
Devonport
A ferry ride delivers you to Victorian seaside charm just minutes from downtown Auckland.
Mount Eden
A volcano crater in the middle of the city with 360-degree views of Auckland.
One Tree Hill
A volcanic cone above Auckland with a storied Māori past and sweeping 360-degree views.
Rangitoto Island
A volcanic island born 600 years ago, visible from Auckland's waterfront.
Sky Tower
Auckland's defining landmark, with 360-degree views stretching to the Waitematā and beyond.
Viaduct Harbour
Auckland's waterfront playground where yachting heritage meets a buzzing harbour scene.
Waiheke Island
A wine-soaked island escape just 35 minutes from downtown Auckland.
Why should you go to Auckland
What other travelers have to say, based on real reviews.