Auckland Airport
Auckland
Visit Auckland Airport
Popular places to visit
Butterfly Creek
See the exotic and native animals who call Butterfly Creek home during your trip to Auckland. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Sky Tower
Enjoy fine dining in a rotating restaurant, dive off the tower on a cable-controlled jump or simply enjoy the views from New Zealand’s tallest tower.
Eden Park
Catch an event at Eden Park during your trip to Auckland. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Auckland Zoo
Encounter rare and endangered species from New Zealand and across the globe, including the pygmy marmoset and the huge white rhino.
SkyCity Casino
Why not roll the dice with a visit to SkyCity Casino during your time in Auckland? Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.
Mount Eden
Take a walking trail that visits a volcano crater, a 19th-century prison and the historic buildings of this quaint village.
Things to do
Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket
From Auckland: Waitomo Caves and Kiwi House Group Tour
Skip the Line: Auckland Museum General Admission Ticket
Auckland: Half-Day Sea Kayak Tour to Motukorea Island
Auckland: Full-Day Fishing Charter (7 am - 4 pm)
Māori Cultural Experience & Auckland Museum Admission
Top hotels in Auckland Airport
Pullman Auckland Airport
"The hotel is very close to the terminal, just behind Novotel. There is a walkway that is covered for about half way."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Novotel Auckland Airport
"Awesome!"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
ibis budget Auckland Airport
"Easy journey from the airport. Friendly staff. Clean rooms. Free parking. All good."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
"Beautiful property, well maintained with helpful staff. Would definitely stay here again."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Grand Millennium Auckland
"Clean room and fantastic bad and pillows!"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Horizon by SkyCity
"Absolutely outstanding new hotel. I've never stayed here before but will be from now on. Exceptional staff. Really nice hotel. Great amenities. Couldn't fault it if I tried. Well done Sky City....you nailed it."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Auckland Airport
Auckland Central Business District
Known for its captivating waterfront views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Auckland Central Business District. Check out top attractions like Sky Tower and Queen Street Shopping District, and jump on the metro at Gaunt Street Tram Stop or Halsey Street Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Viaduct Harbour
The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are a few things travellers love about Viaduct Harbour. Check out New Zealand Maritime Museum or Princes Wharf while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Halsey Street Tram Stop to get around town.
Manukau
Manukau is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Westfield Manukau City Shopping Centre and Rainbow's End while in the area.
Parnell
Visitors often come to Parnell for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Parnell Rose Gardens and Auckland Museum. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at The Strand Station.
Takapuna
The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Takapuna. A stop by Takapuna Markets or Bruce Mason Centre might round out your trip.
