Travel Planning - Auckland Tourism Guide

No. 054

Auckland Events December 2026: Christmas, NYE & Summer Begins

Auckland events December 2026 — Christmas in the Park, NYE fireworks, Boxing Day Test, Christmas at Civic, Mahuka Trail Christmas…

No. 053

Auckland coastal walks — Tamaki Drive, Mercer Bay Loop, Devonport-Cheltenham, Cox's Bay, Long Bay. NZ's best urban coastal walking.

No. 052

Matakana day trip from Auckland — wineries, Saturday Farmers' Market, Brick Bay Sculpture Trail. NZ's nearest premium wine region.

No. 051

Grey Lynn Auckland — heritage Victorian villas, trendy cafés, Sunday Farmers' Market. Auckland's coolest inner-west suburb beyond Ponsonby.

No. 050

Auckland scenic drives — Tamaki Drive, Waitākere Ranges, Whangaparāoa Peninsula, Matakana wine country. The city's best scenic routes.

No. 049

Auckland food tours — Big Foody, Auckland Eats, Sip and Savour wine tours, Sandringham Indian tour. The city's best food…

No. 048

Auckland hotels with harbour views — Park Hyatt, Hilton, Sofitel Viaduct, Hotel Britomart, Pullman. The city's best harbour-view accommodation.

No. 024

Auckland hidden gems beyond the tourist trail — K Road street art, Lake Pupuke, Highwic House, Avondale Market, Eden Garden,…

No. 010

Auckland SIM cards from NZ$30 deliver 4G/5G data. Free WiFi widely available. Spark, One NZ, 2degrees compared. Tourist eSIM options.

No. 009

Auckland rooftop bars — Sky Tower's Sugar Club, Hi-So at SO/ Auckland, Glasshouse Britomart, Dr Rudi's Viaduct. The city's best…