8 days in Auckland, Hamilton & Wellington Itinerary

Auckland is known for sightseeing, nature, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: don't miss a visit to Sky Tower, brush up on your military savvy at Auckland Museum, walk around Auckland Domain, and contemplate the geological forces at Mount Eden.

To find ratings, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Auckland trip planner.

Amritsar, India to Auckland is an approximately 23-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Amritsar to Auckland is 6.5 hours. When traveling from Amritsar in September, plan for much colder days in Auckland, with highs around 15°C, while nights are a bit cooler with lows around 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Thu) so you can drive to Hamilton.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Thu): indulge your thirst for a good beer at Brewaucracy. On the 8th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in nature's colorful creations at Hamilton Gardens, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, then don't miss a visit to Hobbiton Movie Set, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Te Koutu.

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Drive from Auckland to Hamilton in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Wellington.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Sun): admire the natural beauty at Wellington Botanic Garden, then take an in-depth tour of Wellington Museum, then take a memorable ride with Wellington Cable Car, and finally see the interesting displays at Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.

To see photos, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Wellington sightseeing planner.

Getting from Hamilton to Wellington by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. In September, plan for daily highs up to 16°C, and evening lows to 10°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Mon) so you can catch the flight back home.