--- title: "Auckland" description: "Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Auckland." canonical: "https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/auckland" locale: "en" --- # Auckland Primary place hint: Auckland ## Breadcrumbs [Oceania](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/oceania) > [New Zealand](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/new-zealand) > [Auckland](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/auckland) ## Hotel Guides - [Spectacular Hotel Views](https://spectacularhotelviews.com/en/rankings/auckland) (spectacularhotelviews.com) Spectacular Hotel Views is the defintive guide to the world's best hotel views. It has over 600 destination rankings with hotels ranked by view quality, uniqueness, and breadth of availability across the property, has a searchable database of 2,500+ hotels with exceptional views and also allows you to browse by view type. Their Auckland ranking provides a useful guide for finding hotels in Auckland with the best hotel views. ## Travel Guides And Blogs - [Nomadic Matt](https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/new-zealand-travel-tips/auckland/) (nomadicmatt.com) 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. - [Earth Trekkers](https://www.earthtrekkers.com/auckland-itinerary/) (earthtrekkers.com) 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. - [The Planet D](https://theplanetd.com/best-things-to-do-in-auckland/) (theplanetd.com) 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. - [NOMADasaurus](https://www.nomadasaurus.com/things-to-do-in-auckland/) (nomadasaurus.com) 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. - [The Broke Backpacker](https://www.thebrokebackpacker.com/auckland-itinerary/) (thebrokebackpacker.com) 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. - [Love and Road](https://loveandroad.com/romantic-things-to-do-in-auckland/) (loveandroad.com) 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. - [Hand Luggage Only](https://handluggageonly.co.uk/11-best-things-auckland-new-zealand/) (handluggageonly.co.uk) 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. - [Atlas & Boots](https://www.atlasandboots.com/travel-blog/things-to-do-auckland-layover/) (atlasandboots.com) 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. - [Travel Dudes](https://traveldudes.com/places-to-visit-in-auckland/) (traveldudes.com) 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. - [The Blonde Abroad](https://www.theblondeabroad.com/day-trips-from-auckland/) (theblondeabroad.com) 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. - [Ciao Bambino](https://ciaobambino.com/72-hours-in-auckland-new-zealand-with-kids) (ciaobambino.com) 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. - [Y Travel Blog](https://www.ytravelblog.com/wine-tasting-at-westbook-winery-and-hallertau-brewery-in-auckland/) (ytravelblog.com) 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. - [Girl About The Globe](https://www.girlabouttheglobe.com/fun-activities-for-solo-travellers-in-auckland/) (girlabouttheglobe.com) 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. - [Young Adventuress](https://youngadventuress.com/2021/05/visit-auckland.html) (youngadventuress.com) 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. ## Travel Videos - [World Wild Hearts](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkqrGbVSgs8) (youtube.com) 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.