Auckland Fish Market

Wondering what to do and where to go with your travel days in Auckland? I've lived in Auckland city and explored extensively for over a year. My list here isn’t super long, but that’s because I’ve chosen to list only the things we really love and actually do ourselves. Here are the top places we take our visitors.

From a California-raised traveler, this guide has enough activities for a 2- day itinerary through some popular spots in this beachy and beautiful city. . This map features 12+ pins including where to stay, eat, and play! It'll be your right hand for an adventure through one of my favorite NZ cities!

Many backpackers arrive in Auckland when they start their holiday. Most stay in hostels that are in the CBD area so I made this guide to point out general areas to check out. There's a mixture of nature, shopping areas, food spots, history and more. This guide shows the 20 of the best places or areas to visit in the Auckland Commercial Business District. There are 15 additional places to check out that are located outside the CBD area while you're visiting Auckland.