5 days in Auckland Region Itinerary

Dedicate the 24th (Fri) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. There's lots more to do: take in panoramic vistas at Sky Tower, take in the views from Wynyard Crossing, take in the spiritual surroundings of St Stephen's Chapel, and take in the waterfront activity at Viaduct Harbour.

For photos, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Auckland trip itinerary site.

Port Vila, Vanuatu to Auckland is an approximately 7-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Port Vila to Auckland is 1 hour. Traveling from Port Vila in March, you will find days in Auckland are cooler (22°C), and nights are little chillier (22°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Fri) to allow enough time to ride a ferry to Waiheke Island.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Sat): look for gifts at Rangihoua Estate and then awaken your taste buds at some of the top wineries in the area.

To find maps, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Waiheke Island road trip planning website.

Getting from Auckland to Waiheke Island by ferry takes about 1.5 hours. When traveling from Auckland in March, plan for a bit warmer days and little chillier nights in Waiheke Island: temperatures range from 26°C by day to 18°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.