Cities and Towns
HubTown and city guides for first-time visitors: what to do, how long you need, where to base yourself and how to get there. Pick a place, then use its region page for events and local links.
Quick facts
- Auckland Airport to city
- About 21 km, 26 minutes by road (estimate)
- From our Auckland Airport to the city guide
Drive times are routing estimates without stops. Prices and rules were checked for each guide; follow the link for the official sources.
Official links: official visitor info, regional tourism
All useful linksTourism New Zealand (opens in a new tab)
The official visitor site for the country, with itineraries, events and practical planning tools.
NorthlandNZ (opens in a new tab)
The official visitor site for Northland, including the Bay of Islands and Cape Reinga.
Qualmark (opens in a new tab)
The official quality and sustainability mark for tourism businesses. Look for it when you book.
AucklandNZ (opens in a new tab)
Official visitor information for Auckland, the islands and the region around the city.
Holiday Parks NZ (opens in a new tab)
The official association site for holiday parks, with a park finder if you are touring by campervan or tent.
The Coromandel (opens in a new tab)
Official guide to the Coromandel, including Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach.
NZMCA (opens in a new tab)
New Zealand Motor Caravan Association: member parks, dump stations and touring advice for campervans.
Waikato NZ (opens in a new tab)
Official visitor site for the Waikato, including Hobbiton, Waitomo and Hamilton.
More Cities and Towns guides
Hawke's BayHawke's Bay guide: Art Deco Napier, wineries and bike trails
RotoruaRotorua vs Taupō: which one to pick if you only have time for one
ChristchurchThings to do in Christchurch: the rebuilt city, Banks Peninsula and day trips
OtagoThings to do in Dunedin: wildlife, street art and Otago Peninsula
CanterburyThings to do in Kaikōura: whales, seals and crayfish
Nelson TasmanThings to do in Nelson: sunshine, wineries and the gateway to three national parks
RotoruaThings to do in Rotorua: geothermal parks, mountain biking and Māori cultural experiences
TaupōThings to do in Taupō: Huka Falls, lake cruises and hot springs
WānakaThings to do in Wānaka: lakes, hikes and a slower alternative to Queenstown
Wellington