60 days in Amsterdam & Auckland Itinerary

Known as one of the greatest small cities in the world, Amsterdam charms visitors with its cool and cozy atmosphere.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Amsterdam: Delft (Royal Delft - Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles, Museum Prinsenhof Delft, &more), Koornbrug Leiden uit 1642-1825 (in Leiden) and Haarlem (The Corrie ten Boom House, Frans Hals Museum, &more). Next up on the itinerary: admire the masterpieces at Van Gogh Museum, meet the residents at ARTIS, stroll around Vondelpark, and engage your brain at NEMO Science Museum.

To find reviews, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, read our Amsterdam trip itinerary tool.

If you are flying in from The Netherlands, the closest major aiports are Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Eindhoven Airport and Eelde Airport. In November in Amsterdam, expect temperatures between 12°C during the day and 5°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Auckland.

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 the numerous day-trip ideas around Auckland: Matakana (Matakana War Memorial & Matakana Village), Thames (Thames School of Mines and Mineralogical Museum & RAPAURA Watergardens) and Warkworth (Parry Kauri Park, Of Hand & Heart, &more). Dedicate the 3rd (Tue) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. Pack the 8th (Sun) with family-friendly diversions at Rainbow's End Theme Park. There's much more to do: make a trip to Sky Tower, step off the mainland to explore Tiritiri Matangi Visitor Centre, look for all kinds of wild species at Muriwai Gannet Colony, and learn about all things military at Auckland Museum.

To see where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Auckland online day trip planner.

Getting from Amsterdam to Auckland by flight takes about 26.5 hours. Traveling from Amsterdam to Auckland, you'll lose 11 hours due to the time zone difference. Prepare for warmer weather when traveling from Amsterdam in January: high temperatures in Auckland hover around 22°C and lows are around 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly back home.