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The good news is, flying to Auckland is easy! Auckland Airport is the second largest airport in Australasia and is serviced by 30 international airlines flying direct to Auckland from more than 40 destinations around the world.
Auckland is only a three-hour flight from the eastern seaboard of Australia. It’s also easy to get around the rest of New Zealand, with more than 320 daily domestic flights to 19 cities around the country.
Travellers can enjoy Auckland in any season – the region has a warm coastal climate without extremes of temperature. The mean daily temperature during January and February is 23°C and during July and August, the mean daily maximum is 14°C.
Getting around Auckland is easy, whether you’re using public transport, hiring a car, joining a tour or exploring the country in a campervan or motorhome. Find out how to get around Auckland when you’re here, and what licences you’ll need if you’re driving.
There’s so much to experience in Auckland year round – beautiful beaches, superb food and wine, world-class shopping, unique cultural experiences, island escapes, and plenty of action and adventure. And because it’s all so close, you can pack a lot in, even if you’re only here for a short time.
All major credit cards can be used and money can be changed at banks and Bureau de Change kiosks throughout the country, as well as some hotels. Our national currency is New Zealand dollars ($) and cents (c). There are five notes ($5, $10, $20, $50, $100) and five coins (10c, 20c, 50c, $1, $2).
Like the rest of the world, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland is adjusting to life amid the COVID-19 pandemic. For the latest COVID-19 updates and safety measures click here: https://www.aucklandnz.com/news/major-events-advice-and-information-covid-19
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Where To Shop In Auckland
Spend time exploring the shopping precincts in Auckland, offering a world-class collection of boutique and designer stores, alongside art, electronics, jewellery, homewares and high street fashion.
10 Places To Visit In North Auckland
With miles of untouched coastline, boutique wineries and galleries, the famous farmers’ markets and arguably the most beautiful white sand beaches within easy reach of Auckland City, there’s so much to discover on the Matakana Coast – North Auckland.
New Zealand’s First voco Hotel Opens In Auckland
IHG Hotels & Resorts’ upscale hotel brand voco has opened its first hotel, voco Auckland City Centre, in Auckland, New Zealand.
The new hotel features 201 guest rooms and suites. Each room features sustainable bedding, smart in-room technology, artworks and stylish marble bathrooms with eco-friendly rain showers.
Must Visit Glamping Spots in Auckland
Camping isn’t for everyone, but glamping? Where do we sign up?! Check out our list of glamping spots you have to visit at least once!
Auckland Unlimited Releases 2021 Iconic Auckland Eats List
The 2021 Iconic Auckland Eats list has been announced, highlighting 100 unique and well-loved dishes. Our mouths are watering just looking at the list!
A well-spent afternoon in Auckland’s CBD
Have a few hours spare in your Auckland itinerary and looking for inspiration? Here’s our idea of the perfect weekend afternoon spent in the city of Auckland, all within walking distance of downtown!
Auckland’s New Accommodation Darlings
While Aussies have been isolating, Auckland has been adding to its stock of amazing accommodation options. From brand–new to newly branded, there’s something for every aesthetic and budget. Get the inside scoop on several new additions and start planning your next Auckland adventure.
Eat your heart out with these 100 iconic Auckland Eats to add to your list
The 100 unique dishes have been curated from a flood of nominations by the Auckland public and a panel of well-known Aucklanders, including chefs and food writers. Each nominated dish was assessed against set criteria, including how loved it is, how it represents local culture and people, if it’s a ‘timeless classic’ or considered a ‘signature dish’. The first 50 submissions are by well-known Aucklanders, including celebrity chefs, food writers and keen foodies.
Best way to spend a long weekend in Auckland (when we can)
Never been to Western Springs Park? Or had a beer at Conch on Ponsonby Road? Here are some insider tips to make the most of a future weekend in Auckland.
Auckland’s Must-Visit Islands
Eight magnificent Auckland Islands you should visit…at least once! read more…
Auckland’s Ultimate Wellness Escapes
In need of some post-lockdown TLC when the Trans-Tasman bubble opens? From day spas to glamping getaways, treat yourself and get the pampering you deserve. read more…
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New Zealand's first voco hotel opens in Auckland
IHG Hotels & Resorts’ upscale hotel brand voco has opened its first hotel, voco Auckland City Centre, in Auckland, New Zealand. The new hotel features 201 guest rooms and suites. Each room features sustainable bedding, smart in-room technology, artworks and stylish marble bathrooms with eco-friendly rain showers.
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Auckland Welcomes Back Aussie Tourists
April 13 New Zealand will reopen borders to Australian travellers at 11:59pm on April 12, 2022
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Auckland Unlimited Releases the 2021 Iconic Auckland Eats List
Ready for when we can travel, Australians now have an updated ultimate dining guide of 100 iconic dishes hidden in all corners of the Auckland region, with the release of the much-anticipated second annual Iconic Auckland Eats list. The list was created following nominations by nearly 1000 food-loving Aucklanders who shared stories of their favourite eats across Tāmaki Makaurau.
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Book a Luxury Stay at Parohe Island Retreat in Auckland
November 1 - Parohe Island Retreat is a luxury retreat on Kawau Island, offering sustainability and wellness experiences. Accessible by boat from either Auckland CBD or from Sandspit (located in Northern region of Auckland), Parohe is nestled in 20 hectares of native bush. Here you will find luxurious Scandinavian-inspired accommodation, organic gardens, and orchards with land and sea activities. Experiences range from meditation and yoga sessions to outdoor activities such as hiking, paddle boarding or an outdoor bath.
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Imagine Beach Road Boutique Hotel
Set in the central business district of downtown Auckland, this new quirky, urban style boutique hotel is a stone’s throw from The Hotel Britomart. Situated behind the Ports of Auckland and a 5 minute walk to Spark Area, this lively area is brimming with possibilities of exploration in culture and adventure alike.
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Coming Soon! CCT Organic Lavender Farm & Cafe
CCT lavender is an organic lavender farm in Karaka in South Auckland and charges no entry fee to view its lavender fields. It is the perfect place to frolic around in the gardens and capture the perfect picture with loved ones. After wandering through the lush, purple flowers, treat yourself to a coffee or snap up some delicious food on offer such as fresh pancakes at the delightful Lavender Farm Cafe. To appreciate lavender at it’s best, it is usually best to visit lavender farms in New Zealand between November and the end of January when the flowers are blooming.
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Ramada Hotel & Suites Newmarket Opens
Situated at 39-43 Gillies Avenue in Auckland, the 63-room Ramada Newmarket is a five storey new build in Auckland’s CBD. Just a two minute walk from Westfield Newmarket Shopping Centre and a 5 minute walk to Newmarket train station, the new hotel is also situated conveniently close to the Auckland War Memorial and Southern Motorway. One and two-bedroom apartments feature individual kitchens and laundry facilities, complimentary high-speed internet access, plus car parking is available.
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Elemental AKL set to transform Auckland
July 14 From high-end ticketed experiences to free events, the line-up features enlightening, surprising, thought-provoking, nourishing, and unique experiences to feast your eyes, feed your mind and fill your heart while celebrating the culture, cuisine, and creativity of Auckland.
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• New Ohtel Auckland opens on Viaduct
May 7 New Zealand owned and operated Village Accommodation Group will open the boutique Ohtel Auckland on Market Place, Viaduct Harbour on 7 May. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, sauna and gym, plus secured on-site car parking, a guest restaurant and complimentary use of Ohtel bicycles.
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All Black Experience opens in Auckland
January 1 he All Blacks Experience is a fully guided, state-of-the-art, interactive showcase of the All Blacks, Black Ferns, and all the national rugby teams in black. Located in the SkyCity entertainment precinct, it comes complete with the smells of liniment, and features a 4-metre-high screen that puts visitors face-to-face with a larger-than-life Test match haka. Now that it’s open, it is game on. All Blacks Experience Board Chair Dame Julie Christie says the team are thrilled launch the experience. “We recently had some of the All Blacks go through the experience, and they were buzzing at how close you get to life in their boots. From sitting inside the changing room, to the feeling they get moments before walking out onto the pitch, there is no other attraction like it.”
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New Zealand’s First 5 Green Star Hotel Opens in Auckland
January 1 The Hotel Britomart has now opened it’s doors to NZ guests and eagerly waits to open its arms to Australian guest once the travel bubble opens. Bringing a vibrant new combination of food, retail, and beautifully crafted accommodation to downtown waterfront Auckland, The Hotel Britomart demonstrates the very best the city has to offer along with the hotel’s commitment to sustainability. With a 5 Green Star rating, The Hotel Britomart has sustainability built in from the ground up and also has a focus on supporting local economies and showcasing the work of local artisans, businesses, designers, and regional producers.
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Quirky hotel brand, QT Hotel & Resorts is set to open a hotel in Auckland
November 1 ]: Bookings are now open for QT Auckland from 01 November. Guest facilities at QT Auckland include a signature dining concept led by international chef, Sean Connolly, backed by a rooftop bar which will offer panoramic views over Viaduct Harbour.
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Auckland’s most exciting new retail and hospitality precinct, Commercial Bay, officially opens
June 11 Commercial Bay offers more than 120 retailers across fashion, food and beverage, beauty and speciality retail, bringing together the largest concentration of high-quality local and international retailers to the heart of Auckland city.
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Auckland Assets at Your Fingertips
The Resource Centre houses just a small sample of what you can find in the Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland Brand Library. It takes just a second to create a free account that provides access to a wide assortment of free, high-quality images, videos, and resources to help you Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland as a place to visit, live, work, study and do business.
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