13 days in Auckland, Tahiti & Ha'apiti 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.

To see traveler tips, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Auckland vacation planner.

Brisbane, Australia to Auckland is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) to New Zealand Standard Time (NZST), which is usually a 2 hour difference. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Brisbane in June: highs in Auckland hover around 15°C, while lows dip to 15°C. On the 26th (Mon), you're off to Papeete.

The capital of French Polynesia, Pape'ete amounts to little more than a medium-sized town by Western standards, but it is still a thriving hub of culture and commerce.

Start off your visit on the 26th (Mon): stop by Papeete Roulottes, then see majestic marine mammals with Tahiti Lagoon Paradise, then ponder the world of politics at Assemblee De La Polynesie Francaise, and finally stroll through Point Venus. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 27th (Tue): explore the galleries of Manua Exquisite Tahitian Art and then look for gifts at Vaimiti Perles.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Papeete day trip tool.

Traveling by flight from Auckland to Papeete takes 8.5 hours. The time zone difference moving from New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) to Tahiti Time (TAHT) is minus 22 hours. Traveling from Auckland in June, expect nights in Papeete to be a bit warmer, around 26°C, while days are much hotter, around 34°C. On the 27th (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Taravao.

Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 28th (Wed): take in nature's colorful creations at The Water Gardens of Vaipahi, then admire the masterpieces at Paul Gauguin Museum, and then take a tour by water with Tahiti Iti Diving.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Taravao trip website.

Traveling by car from Papeete to Taravao takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Fri) early enough to fly to Ha'apiti.

Ha'apiti is known for wildlife, shopping, and adventure. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: see some colorful creatures with Moorea Fun Dive, look for gifts at P.originals Pearls Moorea, enjoy the sand and surf at Tiahura Beach, and take some stellar pictures from Belvedere Lookout.

To see reviews, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Ha'apiti online holiday planner.

Traveling by flight from Taravao to Ha'apiti takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus, ferry, and car. In June, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 26°C. On the 5th (Wed), you'll travel to Papeete.

Start off your visit on the 5th (Wed): steep yourself in history at James Norman Hall Home. On your second day here, examine the collection at Musee de la perle et Bijouterie, then get engrossed in the history at Museum of Tahiti and the Islands, and then admire the natural beauty at Paofai Gardens.

For maps, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Papeete road trip site.

You can fly from Ha'apiti to Papeete in 2 hours. Another option is to do a combination of car and ferry. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) to allow time to fly to Auckland.

On the 8th (Sat), see the interesting displays at Auckland Museum, don't miss a visit to Sky Tower, and then test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

To find maps, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Auckland day trip planning site.

You can fly from Papeete to Auckland in 8.5 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 22 hours traveling from Papeete to Auckland. When traveling from Papeete in July, plan for cooler days and slightly colder nights in Auckland: temperatures range from 13°C by day to 13°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight back home.