Auckland City of Sails
Auckland, New Zealand · 3 days · 13 stops · Balanced
Adventure · Nature · Sports · Food
- Destination
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Duration
- 3 days
- Travel style
- Adventure
- Interests
- Nature · Sports · Food
- Region
- Oceania
- Best time
- Dec-Mar
From gateway to destination
- GatewayAKLAuckland Airport
- Day 1Sky Tower & Waterfront4 stops · 09:00 – 19:00
- Day 2Hobbiton Day Trip5 stops · 07:30 – 20:00
- Day 3Volcanoes & Beaches4 stops · 09:00 – 18:00
- DestinationAucklandNew Zealand
Sky Tower thrills, Hobbiton magic, and volcanic crater walks — Auckland, the City of Sails.
- Nature
- Adventure
- Culture
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 01
Sky Tower & Waterfront
4 stops · 09:00 – 19:00
- 09:00Sky Tower observation & skywalk
- 12:00Viaduct Harbour lunch
- 15:00Wynyard Quarter & Silo Park
- 19:00Britomart dinner district
Next stop
Sky Tower & WaterfrontHobbiton Day Trip
Day 02
Hobbiton Day Trip
5 stops · 07:30 – 20:00
- 07:30Drive to Matamata Hobbiton
- 10:00Hobbiton Movie Set tour
- 13:00Green Dragon Inn lunch
- 16:00Waitomo Glowworm Caves
- 20:00Return to Auckland
Next stop
Hobbiton Day TripVolcanoes & Beaches
Day 03
Volcanoes & Beaches
4 stops · 09:00 – 18:00
- 09:00Rangitoto Island volcano hike
- 13:00Devonport village lunch
- 15:30Mount Eden summit 360° view
- 18:00Piha Beach sunset (black sand)
Where to eat in Auckland
Orbit 360° Dining
Revolving restaurant · $$$
Depot Eatery
New Zealand · $$
Federal Delicatessen
NY-style deli · $$
Journey practicalities
- Gateway
- AKL · Auckland Airport
- Time zone
- Pacific/Auckland
- Currency
- NZD
- Scheduled stops
- 13
- Journey pace
- Balanced
When to go
Dec-Mar
December–March is summer and the best time. Winters (June–August) are mild but rainy.
- Best months
- Dec-Mar
- Climate score
- Good · 78/100
Journey budget
1,000 NZD
Estimated total for 3 days covering accommodation, local transport, food and the 13 scheduled stops. International flights are not included.
- Per day
- 333 NZD
- Scheduled stops
- 13
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