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Auckland TRAVEL GUIDE AND DEALS

New Zealand's biggest and most cosmopolitan city, Auckland is blessed by beautiful geography – two magnificent harbors, an island-studded gulf, and the intriguing remnants of fifty volcanoes.

Why Go

To experience everything this Polynesian melting pot has to offer – great shopping and dining, an exceptional harbor setting, miles of beaches, and an exhilarating outdoorsy feel.

Auckland Travel Guide: Deals to Auckland | Auckland Neighborhoods | Things to do in Auckland | Auckland Hotels | Auckland Restaurants | Auckland Nightlife | Auckland Shopping | Auckland Day Trips | When to go to Auckland | Getting to Auckland | Auckland Tips | Auckland Additional Resources

See Also: Australia and Pacific | New Zealand

$338+: Discount fares to Asia & Pacific (one-way) CheapOair

$5812+: Around-the-world airfares (round-trip) Air Tahiti Nui

$599+: 14-nt Australia & New Zealand Celebrity sail Orbitz

$59/nt+: 4-star Auckland City Hotel - Hobson Street Expedia

$94/nt+: 4-star Heritage Auckland Expedia

$73/nt+: 4-star Rendezvous Hotel Auckland Expedia

Auckland Hotels

= Smart Splurge

= Great Value

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Abaco On Jervois
Once a generic motel, Abaco has been transformed into a modern gem, with the smart furnishings of a boutique hotel. Studio and... budget

City Garden Lodge
Occupying an old wooden house on one of Parnell's nicest, quietest streets, City Garden Lodge has plenty of character. The... historic | hostel

The Quadrant
The rooms are tiny, but everything else about this ultra-modern new hotel, including plush beds, a bar stocked with New... trendy | great value

Braemar On Parliament Street
Oozing charm and history, this delightful Edwardian-style, four-room bed and breakfast is tucked away next to the High Court... b&b | historic

Hilton Auckland
A clever design and wharf setting makes the 165-room Hilton look like a giant luxury cruise liner. The rooms are as sumptuous... smart splurge | expensive | waterfront

Langham Hotel
This hotel’s opulent reception area sparkles with gold leaf and massive chandeliers. Its 14 suites are suitably lavish... expensive

Abaco On Jervois
Once a generic motel, Abaco has been transformed into a modern gem, with the smart furnishings of a boutique hotel. Studio and... trendy

City Garden Lodge
Occupying an old wooden house on one of Parnell's nicest, quietest streets, City Garden Lodge has plenty of character. The... historic | hostel

Abaco On Jervois
Once a generic motel, Abaco has been transformed into a modern gem, with the smart furnishings of a boutique hotel. Studio and... budget

The Quadrant
The rooms are tiny, but everything else about this ultra-modern new hotel, including plush beds, a bar stocked with New... moderate | great value

Braemar On Parliament Street
Oozing charm and history, this delightful Edwardian-style, four-room bed and breakfast is tucked away next to the High Court... b&b | historic

The Quadrant
The rooms are tiny, but everything else about this ultra-modern new hotel, including plush beds, a bar stocked with New... trendy | great value

Hilton Auckland
A clever design and wharf setting makes the 165-room Hilton look like a giant luxury cruise liner. The rooms are as sumptuous... smart splurge | expensive | waterfront

Langham Hotel
This hotel’s opulent reception area sparkles with gold leaf and massive chandeliers. Its 14 suites are suitably lavish... expensive

Auckland Restaurants

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= Great Value

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Cin Cin on Quay
In Auckland’s historic ferry building, this waterfront brasserie boasts excellent Pacific cuisine with an unmatched... seafood | view | notable wine list | waterfront

Dine by Peter Gordon
Kiwi-native Peter Gordon, famous founder of the fusion food movement, scores with his trendy, new restaurant in the Skycity... smart splurge | trendy | seafood

Delicious
Hidden in a tiny bohemian nook of Grey Lynn, Delicious lives up to the promise of its name, serving fresh handmade ravioli,... trendy | italian

Prego
Prego's enclosed courtyard, bistro-style setup, and impeccable service creates a classy and comfortable dining experience. The... romantic | italian

Rice
This place is so cool the wait-staff don’t even bother dressing up; their casual hipness complements the retro-chic... great value | asian

Sunshine
Auckland has a vibrant and visible Chinese community, and you can take it as a sign of Sunshine’s authenticity that many... local favorite | chinese

Tanuki's Cave
Hidden below its more upscale parent restaurant, this friendly sake bar is a popular hangout for Japanese students and city... local favorite | japanese