7 days in Auckland Region Itinerary

Dedicate the 23rd (Tue) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. There's much more to do: admire nature's wide array of creatures at Auckland Zoo, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium, admire the masterpieces at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki, and learn about all things military at Auckland Museum.

For more things to do, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Auckland road trip tool.

Sydney, Australia to Auckland is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You'll lose 2 hours traveling from Sydney to Auckland due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Sydney in May, you will find days in Auckland are little chillier (18°C), and nights are a bit warmer (18°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Thu) to allow time to ride a ferry to Waiheke Island.

On the 26th (Fri), awaken your taste buds at some of the top wineries in the area and then do a tasting at Mudbrick Vineyard.

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You can ride a ferry from Auckland to Waiheke Island in 1.5 hours. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Auckland in May since evenings lows in Waiheke Island dip to 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 27th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.