11 days in Auckland & Wellington Itinerary

The largest and most populous city in New Zealand, Auckland combines a rich history and thriving contemporary culture in an abundance of museums, art galleries, and performance venues.

Get outdoors at Mount Eden and Rangitoto Island. You'll get in some beach time at Orewa Beach and Cheltenham Beach. Change things up with a short trip to Piha Beach in Piha (about 50 minutes away). There's much more to do: brush up on your military savvy at Auckland Museum, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, stop by The Fantail House, and steep yourself in history at Stockade Hill.

To find ratings, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Auckland trip planner.

New Delhi, India to Auckland is an approximately 20.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 6.5 hours traveling from New Delhi to Auckland. When traveling from New Delhi in November, plan for slightly colder days and somewhat warmer nights in Auckland: temperatures range from 20°C by day to 20°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Thu) to allow time to fly to Wellington.

Wellington, the world's southernmost capital city and New Zealand's second most populous urban area, combines the nation's rugged history and nature with its modern and cosmopolitan present.

Museum-lovers will get to explore Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa and Wellington Museum. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Cuba Street and Old St Paul's. Change things up with these side-trips from Wellington: Paraparaumu (Kapiti Island Nature Tours & Paraparaumu Beach). And it doesn't end there: identify plant and animal life at ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary, take in nature's colorful creations at Wellington Botanic Garden, savor the flavors at Food & Drink, and get great views at Mount Victoria.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Wellington itinerary app.

Traveling by flight from Auckland to Wellington takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Auckland in November, Wellington is little chillier at night with lows of 13°C. You will have some time to spend on the 28th (Mon) before leaving for home.