11 days in Auckland 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.

Explore Auckland's surroundings by going to Orewa Lookout (in Orewa), Gulf Harbour Marina (in Whangaparaoa) and Of Hand & Heart (in Warkworth). Dedicate the 30th (Fri) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. Make the 1st (Sun) an unforgettable day with an extreme tour. The adventure continues: make a trip to Sky Tower, get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, head off the coast to Rangitoto Island, and learn about all things military at Auckland Museum.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Auckland trip itinerary planning app.

If you are flying in from India, the closest major aiports are Auckland International Airport and Hamilton International Airport. In December in Auckland, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 20°C at night.