Auckland
Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Auckland.
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World Wild Hearts is a YouTube travel channel from Zac and Ine, creating videos and travel guides from trips around the world.
This short itinerary video outlines a one-day Auckland plan, giving viewers a helpful starting point for organizing time in the city.
Travel articles & blogs
Nomadic Matt is a budget-travel advice site focused on cheaper, longer travel, trip planning, and destination guides. Its Auckland budget guide is a practical planning resource, covering things to see, savings tips, places to stay, costs, and transportation.
A comprehensive budget travel guide to Auckland with tips on things to see, ways to save, places to stay, costs, transportation, and more.
nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/new-zealand-travel-tips/auckland/
Earth Trekkers is a family adventure travel site known for detailed destination guides, practical itineraries, hiking guides, and road trips. Their Auckland itinerary guide is especially useful for short visits, with one-, two-, and three-day plans plus day trip ideas and where-to-stay advice.
Learn how to plan your perfect visit to Auckland, whether you have 1, 2, or 3 days.
earthtrekkers.com/auckland-itinerary/
The Planet D is an adventure-travel blog offering destination guides, itineraries, travel tips, photography, and personal travel stories. Their Auckland article offers a strong activity overview, listing 24 things to do along with tours, excursions, and day trips from the city.
Auckland is one of the most diverse and beautiful cities in the world. With so much to see and do, it can be hard to know where to start. That's why
theplanetd.com/best-things-to-do-in-auckland/
NOMADasaurus is an adventure travel and photography blog with destination guides, sustainable tourism content, and visual travel storytelling. Their Auckland guide is a helpful roundup of 21 attractions and activities for visitors wanting a broad introduction to New Zealand's most populated city.
New Zealand's most populated city has no shortage of epic attractions and activities! This guide to the best things to do in Auckland dives into the best.
nomadasaurus.com/things-to-do-in-auckland/
The Broke Backpacker is an adventure and budget travel site focused on backpacking, hostels, gear, and independent travel resources. Their Auckland itinerary offers practical structure for planning a city stay while highlighting the sights and experiences the city has to offer.
Read the guide at thebrokebackpacker.com/auckland-itinerary/.
thebrokebackpacker.com/auckland-itinerary/
Love and Road is a couple-run travel blog focused on destination guides, budgeting, accommodation, food, adventure, and trip planning. Their guide to romantic things to do in Auckland is a thoughtful fit for couples looking for experiences and places to visit together.
Here is your guide to romantic things to do in Auckland New Zealand. Romantic experiences, places to visit in Auckland for couples and more.
loveandroad.com/romantic-things-to-do-in-auckland/
Hand Luggage Only is a travel, food, photography, and home blog with visual destination guides and travel advice. Their Auckland article gives visitors a clear, visual-friendly list of 11 things to do across one of New Zealand's largest cities.
You've booked your tickets, you're all packed and you're off to Auckland! It's one of the best (and biggest cities) in New Zealand that you're just gonna - 11 Of The Best Things To Do In Auckland, New Zealand - Travel, Travel Advice - Auckland, New Zealand - Travel, Food and Home Inspiration Blog with door-to-door Travel Planner! - Travel Advice, Travel Inspiration, Home Inspiration, Food Inspiration, Recipes, Photography
handluggageonly.co.uk/11-best-things-auckland-new-zealand/
Atlas & Boots is an outdoor travel blog focused on hiking, wildlife, adventure destinations, gear, and expedition-style travel. Their eight-hour Auckland layover guide is especially practical for travelers who want to make good use of limited time between flights.
We recently had a long Auckland layover between Tonga and our onward flight to Rarotonga. Here’s what we recommend on a limited timeframe.
atlasandboots.com/travel-blog/things-to-do-auckland-layover/
Travel Dudes is a community-led travel site publishing destination guides, travel tips, inspiration, and contributor-led advice. Their Auckland guide brings together broad sightseeing ideas and visitor tips for travelers deciding which places to visit in New Zealand's largest city.
Auckland is New Zealand’s largest city and has some of the most exciting places to visit in the whole country. Here are some of our top tips!
traveldudes.com/places-to-visit-in-auckland/
The Blonde Abroad is a solo female travel and lifestyle blog with polished destination inspiration and travel-planning content. Their day trips from Auckland article is a helpful resource for travelers who want to pair the city with surrounding scenery beyond it.
While Auckland is gorgeous, you just have to get out of the city to truly experience the raw beauty. Here are a few of my favorite day trips from Auckland.
theblondeabroad.com/day-trips-from-auckland/
Ciao Bambino is a luxury family travel agency with a family-focused travel blog and planning resources. Their 72-hour Auckland with kids guide offers a well-rounded family city break, combining urban activities with natural scenery.
Also known as Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland is brimming with urban adventures and natural beauty, making for an ideal family city break.
ciaobambino.com/72-hours-in-auckland-new-zealand-with-kids
Y Travel Blog is a practical travel blog by Caz and Craig Makepeace covering destination guides and family travel. Their Auckland wineries article is a useful option for travelers interested in wine-tasting stops, with one brewery included for added variety.
Are you thinking about visiting a winery in Auckland and not sure which one? Wine tasting is a highlight to our New Zealand trip, here's the best...
ytravelblog.com/wine-tasting-at-westbook-winery-and-hallertau-brewery-in-auckland/
Girl about the Globe is a social-impact travel blog focused on conscious solo female travel and planning resources. Their solo Auckland guide is a helpful list of 13 things to do alone, with culture, arts, food, and North Island context shaping the visit.
If you're travelling to New Zealand, there's no doubt you'll be spending a few days in the city of Auckland. Located on the North Island of New Zealand, the metropolitan city of Auckland is a multi-hub for culture, arts, and food. This city is the largest city in New Zealand, and stretches around twin harbours... Continue Reading...
girlabouttheglobe.com/fun-activities-for-solo-travellers-in-auckland/
Young Adventuress is Liz Carlson’s solo female travel blog, combining New Zealand travel stories, photography, and personal essays. Her Auckland getaway article gives a thoughtful boutique angle on the city, centered on Grey Lynn and a stay at the Convent Hotel.
Here's a little sneak peek at a weekend getaway to Auckland, New Zealand, basing myself in Grey Lynn at the new Convent Hotel
youngadventuress.com/2021/05/visit-auckland.html