2024 Auckland Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in September)

Wow, look! The beauty of New Zealand is simply incredible!

"In this world full of wonders, the beauty of New Zealand is like a beautiful legend, so beautiful that it is almost indescribable🌟. Deep into the North and South Islands, feel the collision of pure natural scenery and mysterious culture, this journey is a special chapter in my heart, come and listen to me tell this incredible story! ------------------------------ Click on the Ctrip business card below👇 for a worry-free trip! Book now! ------------------------------ Dive into a 10-day exciting journey, setting sail from Shenzhen, destination - New Zealand! 🌍On the second day, soar across the hemisphere and arrive in Auckland. On the third day, Lake Wakatipu, as pure as a bride, and the green scenery of Glenorchy, as if in a fairyland.🍃 Heading south, on the fourth day, Lake Wanaka, the mysterious Tree of Wanaka, Wanaka Lavender Farm, Arrowtown, the scene is like a movie reproduction. The fifth day's itinerary includes the Tasman Glacier, the "blue milk" Lake Pukaki and other attractions, which are shocking. On the sixth day, the Good Shepherd Church, the stunning Lake Tekapo, and many parks are presented one by one, a fairyland on earth. On the seventh day, we were greeted by the Waitomo Glowworm Caves and the Red Forest, which were mysteriously wonderful! As the end approaches, on the eighth and ninth days, we visited the Government Gardens, the New Zealand Wool Blanket Factory, Mount Eden and other places, each place is full of stories. On the tenth day, we returned to Shenzhen, but the beautiful scenery of this journey, orderly and fully in sight, deeply imprinted in our hearts. The whole journey is 19,000 per person, there is always a scenery for you, the beauty is unspeakable, why not come quickly?🌏

Mom said, just read this before going to New Zealand

I stayed in New Zealand for a week and really didn't want to leave... I saw all kinds of beautiful scenery, pure starry sky, blue glaciers, flowers all over the mountains, dreamy and magical firefly caves, various magnificent landscapes of forests, wilderness, snow mountains and fjords, 9-11 months are the spring and summer of the southern hemisphere in New Zealand, just the opposite of our autumn here, the weather is slightly warm, flowers are blooming, really super recommended! ------------------------------ Click on the Ctrip business card below to sign up for a group tour, save effort and travel with peace of mind! ------------------------------ New Zealand is divided into the North and South Islands. The city scenery of the North Island is relatively more, with Auckland Sky Tower, Hobbiton; the natural scenery of the South Island really shocks people! There are famous Mount Cook, Franz Josef Glacier, Lake Wanaka, Good Shepherd Church Milford Sound. In addition, Queenstown is also here, it is a paradise for extreme sports~ Dunedin Church and Christchurch are also famous destinations, Christchurch is known as the garden city, people say it is "the city most like Britain outside Britain" Queenstown Queenstown, a beautiful town surrounded by the Southern Alps, can almost be said to be the business card of New Zealand tourism~ Located on the north shore of New Zealand's Lake Wakatipu, adjacent to the former gold mining area-Arrow Town, there are still remnants of Chinese gold mining in New Zealand-Chinese Village, countless travelers are attracted by its natural scenery, and many extreme sports enthusiasts will also come here specially, Bungee jumping, skydiving! Enjoy the beauty of Queenstown Fox Glacier Rated by CNN as "50 Places to Go in Life"! The glacier in the Southern Alps, you can experience glacier hiking, natural ice cave exploration, this is really fun! But pay attention to cold protection and warmth, it is best to be led by professional personnel and wear professional equipment! Lake Wanaka Lake Wanaka on the South Island of New Zealand, famous for a lone tree in the lake, has attracted countless photographers and artists. Tourists can also come here for fishing, picnicking, and walking, enjoying the beautiful scenery and the quiet moment, even if you do nothing, just quietly appreciate, you can be well healed here. Good Shepherd Church: It is a church named after a sculpture of a shepherd dog, which is a tribute to the shepherd dogs who helped open up the farmland area in the past, which is very commemorative~ And it is a unique Gothic wooden stone structure building, which can be said to be unique in New Zealand. Looking out from the window of the church altar, you can also see the magnificent scenery of the Southern Alps, many newlyweds will choose to get married here!

Maungauika, North Head Trial

#auckland #newzealand #hiking #viewpoint #volcano #seaview #historical #history Auckland is located in the north island of new Zealand and the country itself is well known for the many beautiful scenic view of nature hikes and seaview from high above. There is a place that you have to visit and located at Maungauika at the north head path where it is used to say to have a volcanic eruption more than 50 over thousands years ago. Also, during the war this place was also used as a defence where you can see turrets and bunkers facing the sea protecting the island.

Panoramic View of Auckland City

Getting There - From Auckland city, you can ride a bus 25B towards Blockhouse and alight at Balmoral Shops and its a 3 minute walk to Mount Eden. Attractions - You can enjoy the stunning and panoramic view of auckland city. See the crater of Mt Eden. Restaurant is also available as well as public toilets. You can enjoy walking or jogging going to the top seeing the majestic view of auckland city. #urbanexplorer #mytripvlog #celebratewithtrip #summervacation

Hobbiton - a real place in New Zealand

Peter Jackson spotted the Alexander Farm of the North Island for the possible location to film The Lord of The Rings film trilogy, he immediately thought this location perfect for Hobitton. It was built for filming in March 1999 and then filming commenced on December the same year. It is now a permanent attraction for tourists or the fans of LOTRs and the Hobbiton. It opens for business all year round no matter rain or shine. #2023travelwish #summervacation #awesomepic #couplestrip #mytripvlog #newzealand #northisland #Matamata

Auckland - Mount Eden magnificent view

- Site of Auckland's highest volcano, with spectacular city & harbour views & a large crater After car park near end of the Puhi Huia Rd,road, walk about 500m (7 mins) to Mount Eden Summit.

Scenic Ferry Route from Devonport Wharf to Auckland

Taking the ferry across from Devonport Wharf to Auckland City is one of the best ways to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Auckland and to avoid the work hour jam. The ferry leaves every 30 minutes from the wharf and a 10 minute ferry ride will bring you right into town at the Queen's wharf. Sit back, relax and enjoy the view as the city beckons. Devonport village itself is a quint area - home to a collection of cafes, art galleries, public park, a library at the park and the Vic theatre. #auckland #urbanexplorer #passionpassport

Buffet at Eight Kitchen, Cordis, Auckland

With eight international kitchens to boast, there is an exceptional range cuisines from around the world. From sushi, to fresh oysters, Christmas ham to fresh seafood, there’s something for everyone! Everything's is freely grilled and if you’re a seafood lover, you’re in for a treat with the array of snapper, salmon, oysters, mussles and prawns! The desserts are good, and the kids will surely love the chocolate fountain! I personally love the fejoa sorbet! The restaurant staff are very welcoming and attentive while the seatings have a luxurious touch to them. The seatings are very spacious, and the restaurant is truly an ideal place for group celebrations! Overall, a great restaurant for a wonderful family lunch! #urbanexplorer #foodie #auckland #passionpassport #buffet

Black sand Beach in Auckland

This was the first time I had the opportunity to see a beach with black sand and is just a short drive away from Auckland city. The place is often empty and the water is cold so not many people swim in the sea, there's a big rock to climb and take view of the beach, like in the second picture. #2023travelwish #tripblazers #beachlife #campingglamping #本地遊 #summervacation #awesomepic #urbanexplorer #passionpassport #auckland #newzeland #beach #beachtime #summerdays #kiwi

Christmas in Auckland

#2023travelwish Christmas in Auckland in 2022 is my most unforgettable travel. I’m here right now meeting my little nephew for the first time and I’ll wish to come back every year if I can! And there’s so much to see, smell and eat here. Take a walk around Auckland Domain and enjoy the fresh air and beautiful blooms at Wintergardens. Get culturally infused at the Auckland Art Gallery, War Memorial and catch a movie at Silo Park. There’s an abundance of cuisine here that will surely suit everyone's taste bud as well! So no worries for gourmands. My trip is coming to an end and all I wish for Christmas is to come back to Auckland in 2023 as there’s so much more to explore! Perhaps a trip to the South Island this time.#2023travelwish ##celebratewithtrip #urbanexplorer #summervacation #awesomepic

The beekeepers wife cafe

The beekeepers wife cafe is located in Riverhead, about 40km from Auckland Central Business District. It serves New Zealand food consisting of beef burgers, smoked pork ribs, salad and pizzas. Food portions are good for sharing but service is slow generally. It opens early in the morning and closes at 3pm. Other than coffees, teas and smoothies, you can also enjoy light meals and sweets.

Auckland War Memorial Museum is located at Auckland Domain near Auckland Central Business District. It takes about 15 minutes drive from Auckland Central Business District and has a nice view of Auckland City Centre. This museum and ground honours those who died due to war. This place is built on a previous volcano erupted and has lots of greenery for pictures and picnics.

Amazing view of Gannets and sea

Located in West Auckland is Muriwai Gannet Colony about 45 minutes from Auckland Central Business District. It passes through Riverhead which has many wineries and strawberry farms. During October to February, Gannets will migrate here from Australia to nest and grow their little ones. They are beautiful birds and can soar very fast and high up in the sky.

Wildlife Documentary

Muriwai Gannet Colony is an incredible sight, especially if you are a nature lovers. There're thousands of gannets nesting and resting in a very small section of the coastline, definitely is a nature lovers paradise. Not only the gannet colony here, but there are people surfing, fishing, swimming on the nearby beaches. Well worth a visit to appreciate these marvellous birds. #spooktaculartrip #tripblazers #fallingforfall #awesomepic #summervacation #bucketlistreboot #urbanexplorer #newzealandtravel #staycation

Rocks and Sea

Piha Beach is such a wonderful beach with fine jet black sand that feels great to walk through. It is dominated by Lion Rock an extinct Volcanic plug. The waves come crashing in and it is a good beach for surfing but for swimming I would advise swimming where the lifeguards are as there can be currents. Well worth a visit. #awesomepic #fallingforfall #spooktaculartrip #tripblazers

Auckland is calling and here I come

#celebratewithtrip Auckland, based around 2 large harbour , is a major city on the north of New Zealand’s north island.For my trip I did a self walking tour around the downtown with main attraction the iconic sky tower and also the Viaduct harbour , which is full of super yachts and along side with cafe and bars. There are also many seafood restaurants along the waterfront. also at the waterfront it best to take a picture with back drop of the city skyline. If you are the All Blacks fans there is a fan shop at the harbour area selling all the game related merchandise. The downtown shopping street is also a must to visit to buy some local products and gifts . In short Auckland is a nice and relax city with affordable food and drink #tripblazers #fallingforfall

amazing black sand beach🌑

Piha beach ,new zealand piha has black sand swept up the coast from entrance to the waikato river piha is highly popular with tourist come to swim and lap up the sun on the beach ther are beachfront parking there are public toilets and changing sheds in the middle of the beach next to the moana steam there is one takeaway on the beach murrays serving ice cream drink and simple takeaways i come around march-april the water still cold not recomend to swim but walk around the beach to sea view is also amazing you can spend 1-2hour here so very nice beach dont miss it and dont forget take a picture at downhill before arrival the beach #staycation #beachlife

Famous surf beach in Auckland!

Located 45mins away from the downtown of Auckland, Piha beach is a famous beach known for the ideal wave conditions for surfing and also the black sand with panoramic views. Also shown in the photo, the large stone formation is named the Lion Rock which is Piha’s most iconic landmark. For those who are adventurous, you can also climb up the lion rock for a spectacular view of the beach in every directions. The beach is perfect for those looking to surf, surf classes are also available. But if not, it serves as a wonderful place to picnic while enjoying the amazing scenery the beach has to offer. Sunset is extremely beautiful so photographers are recommended to time their visit well to have a chance of bringing back a beautiful memory of this location! #momentssg #unforgettableexperiences #newzealand #scenicspotguide

A Must Visit for Animal Lovers!

Home to the largest wildlife collection, the Auckland zoo is New Zealand’s largest zoo and is simply a must visit tourist attraction if you love animals! What’s exciting about New Zealand zoo is that it not only have the usual animals found in zoo, but there are also natives animals of New Zealand such as the kiwi bird and tuatara! There are also a number of picnic areas where you can enjoy your packed meals while enjoying the sceneries of the zoo. Alternatively, restaurants are available in the zoo compound as well! I would recommend especially families to come down here and spend at least half a day to enjoy everything the zoo has to offer. I’m sure the kids will love it! To get here, you may choose to take a public transport or a short drive away from downtown Auckland. #momentssg #newzealand #unforgettableexperiences #urbanexplorer

Must-visit waterfall nearest to Auckland!

Located at the Waikatere Ranges Regional Park, the Karekare falls is an attractive 25m waterfall near the quiet Karekare beach. The nearest town will be Auckland which is a 45mins drive away. After parking at the main carpark, the waterfall can be easily reached via a short 7mins walk on an easy trail, which is wonderful because many amazing sceneries in New Zealand requires long hikes to reach the destination. Swimming is also allowed at the bottom of the waterfall, allowing you to fully immerse in the environment! For those who prefer to walk, there are several walking trails in the area too, where you can enjoy a small and easy walk in the beautiful forested area. One tip for visitors is to make sure your cars are properly locked and keep all your valuables out of sight to prevent any mishappenings! #momentssg #unforgettableexperiences #scenicspotguide #travelinspiration

🇳🇿 M Social Auckland

Check out the Social View Room at M Social Auckland (currently serving as a quarantine hotel) with a marvelous view overlooking Princes Wharf! 😍 The 23sqm room has a stylish and chic design which I really really love! Upon walking in, the Bluetooth speakers by the side of the bed was already playing some upbeat and happy music which really brings up the mood 🤩💯 The TV was also switched on with a welcome screen and my name on it. All these really adds a personal touch! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Really appreciate M Social Auckland for their effort in making their guests feel welcomed (even though it’s just a quarantine hotel now!) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ There is also a large comfy sofa by the window so you can enjoy the panoramic view of the Wharf or just simply people-watch the streets below~ 📍Address - 196-200 Quay Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand Rating - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ do note that it is currently serving as a quarantine hotel! so I doubt it’s possible to make a booking for leisure purposes. #auckland #newzealand #msocialauckland #hotels #luxuryhotel

SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium

Nice aquarium. My daughter loves the penguins and enjoyed watching them diving and swimming. It was very interesting to read Mr. Kelly Tarlton’s book to know his stories about diving, treasure hunt under the sea and building the aquarium while my daughter was having so much fun in their souvenir shop. We waited at the stop for shuttle service until 3.40 PM. The area was under construction ( refer 1st & 2nd pic ). No transport came. We walked home frustrated, until we saw the shuttle transport moving from another location behind the building ( refer 3rd pic ). Since it was the last transport for the day, we didnt get to visit the aquarium. You could’ve told that there would be a different pick up point since or was under construction. We were very dissapointed. #themepark#zoo

GOAT ISLAND

Kambing is a small island in the Madura Strait, off the southern coast of Madura Island. Administratively, this island is part of Sampang Regency, East Java. Almost all the inhabitants of this island are Madurese. Kambing (Pulau Kambing, «Kambing Island") - an island in the Madura Strait in Indonesia. Area - 20 km ². Administratively belongs to the province of East Java (East Java Province), is part of the district of Sampang. #triplocal #themeparks#nationalpark#lakes#beaches#infinitypool

Auckland Zoo

Auckland zoo visit was enjoyable having to experience first hand the zoo animals which was very well taken cared of. the visit was commendable as the zoo is clean and the zoo staff was friendly as well. having promenaded within the zoo grounds, our family find it relaxing including the fair and not so cold weather to complement it during our visit. Some parts of the zoo is under renovation during our visit and it was drizzling as well. Do check the weather before visit. Generally, the zoo is very well kept, animals and enclosures are thought of properly for the benefits of the animals. The experience at the Vet hospital is unique for this zoo. You can see upclose how the vet treating the animals in the zoo. It is a fun visit. #summervacation

Bethells Beach is on the West Coast of the North Island in New Zealand and has amazing black sand beaches. I visited during Christmas time and was worried about crowds but the crowds weren’t bad at all. There were lots of caves that could be explored during low tide, so pack a flashlight! There isn’t a lot of shops around but after 5pm on the weekend there is a little food truck that serves food on the beach. This is the perfect spot to come and unwind from all the stresses of daily life!! #happynewyear #happynewyear

Scary Movie @Auckland NewZealand Hallo Trip

There is a Jinxiu Street in Auckland, which is located in the residential area near Mount Eden. Every September, the early cherry blossoms on this street are full of red and colorful, and the bride dressed as a street dressed up is not to be missed.

Experience the first sunshine in Auckland on Mount Eden. It is an extinct volcano and the highest mountain in the city. It is a good choice to see the panoramic view of downtown Auckland. Many New Zealand locals run here every morning.

!! I will report to you the results of the battle in GUCCI in New Zealand today. In 20 minutes, I bought two bags directly. I dont have to think about it, I just bought it. 1. Tiger head pockets Real wife is too popular, don't think, buy it directly. Shopping guide brother said that 2 days ago, the store had 50, this is the last one. Then I went to checkout, Miss Sister said, I am so lucky, I can still buy this. Anyway, I heard these reactions, I feel that there is nothing wrong with it, buy and buy. After tax, 975 New Zealand dollars, about 4,500. Today's clothes are not worn right, I think it would look better with a white T. 2. Backpack I bought this black, relatively low-key, basically can not see, only pay attention to Gucci can see. The price is 2200 NZD, about 10,000 or so, and the domestic counter is about 14000. It is cheaper than 4,000. Another very hot Gucci Courrier series, tried it. I also like it very much, and the upper body effect is also superb. However, the price is a bit high, beyond my budget, the price of this package is 3170 after tax, almost 15,000 yuan. However, it is much cheaper than domestic counters. Domestic reference price: 20300 3. White shoes price is 785 New Zealand dollars, almost 3000. Another pair of 1285, almost 5000. Shoes I didn't buy, personally like coconut and AJ. Also said that the cheapest GUCCI in the world is in New Zealand, is it true? Is this price ok? The elder brother who knows how to tell me, thank you

Located in downtown Auckland, Mount Eden is an extinct volcano that has been quiet for more than 2,000 years. It is 196 meters above sea level. It has a gazebo on the top of the mountain. It has a wide view and overlooks the panoramic view of downtown Auckland and the two major harbors. It is no exaggeration to say that Mount Eden is a red spot. Whether you are sitting in the observatory, the crater, or even looking for a mud or tree bottom, it is a beautiful movie.