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.
Read the guide at nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/new-zealand-travel-tips/auckland/.
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.
Read the guide at earthtrekkers.com/auckland-itinerary/.
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.
Read the guide at theplanetd.com/best-things-to-do-in-auckland/.
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.
Read the guide at nomadasaurus.com/things-to-do-in-auckland/.
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.
Read the guide at loveandroad.com/romantic-things-to-do-in-auckland/.
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.
Read the guide at handluggageonly.co.uk/11-best-things-auckland-new-zealand/.
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.
Read the guide at atlasandboots.com/travel-blog/things-to-do-auckland-layover/.
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.
Read the guide at traveldudes.com/places-to-visit-in-auckland/.
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.
Read the guide at theblondeabroad.com/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.
Read the guide at ciaobambino.com/72-hours-in-auckland-new-zealand-with-kids.
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.
Read the guide at ytravelblog.com/wine-tasting-at-westbook-winery-and-hallertau-brewery-in-auckland/.
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.
Read the guide at girlabouttheglobe.com/fun-activities-for-solo-travellers-in-auckland/.
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.
Read the guide at youngadventuress.com/2021/05/visit-auckland.html.
youngadventuress.com/2021/05/visit-auckland.html