Central Auckland

Auckland's great shopping, beautiful parks and waterfront dining make the 'City of Sails' universally appealing. Enjoy concerts, theatre, art galleries, high fashion shops... There's always something happening in Central Auckland!

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Central Auckland

Accommodation

Backpacker hostels, serviced apartments and high quality hotels pepper the central city, browse through the options. 

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Central Auckland

Activities

Auckland boasts the most diverse range of activities in New Zealand. Bungy jump the Sky Tower or experience some retail therapy in the CBD. Find your favourite!

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What to do in Central Auckland

  • Climb the skytower for a 360 view of Auckland
  • Relax with a waterside drink or meal at the Viaduct
  • Picnic at Auckland Domain & explore Auckland Museum
  • Spend up large at High Street's boutique fashion stores
  • Peruse Auckland's 20+ central city art galleries

 

Central Auckland Suburbs

Avondale-Roskill

Avondale, Blockhouse Bay, Lynfield, New Windsor, Hillsborough, Three Kings, Waikowhai, Mount Roskill, Sandringham, Wesley, Waterview

Eden-Albert

Balmoral, Morningside, Mount Albert, Mount Eden, Owairaka, Kingsland, Sandringham, Waterview

Western Bays

Grey Lynn, Newton, Western Springs, Point Chevalier, Westmere, Ponsonby, Herne Bay, Freemans Bay, Saint Marys Bay

Hobson

Auckland CBD, Epsom, Greenlane, Newmarket, One Tree Hill, Parnell, Remuera, Mechanics Bay, Grafton, Newton.

Eastern Bays

Mission Bay, Kohimarama, Saint Heliers, Orakei, Glendowie, Meadowbank, Saint Johns

Tamaki–Maungakiekie

Glen Innes, Point England, Tamaki, Panmure, Mount Wellington, Ellerslie. Otahuhu, Westfield, Southdown, Penrose, Oranga, Te Papapa, Onehunga, Royal Oak

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How do you get to Central Auckland?

  • Travel by Plane
    • More than 30 international airlines service Auckland Airport bringing passengers to and from major international and all domestic destinations. The airport is open 24 hours a day and is located around 35 minutes' drive from central Auckland
  • Travel by Train
    • As well as having its own public train network, Auckland is the start/end point for The Overlander that travels regularly between Auckland and Wellington.
  • Travel by Bus
    • Auckland is a major destination for many inter-city bus operators and scenic tour buses. Bus or shuttle transport can be caught in Auckland, bound for most destinations in the North Island. Auckland also offers a comprehensive public bus service.
  • Rent a Vehicle
    • All major car rental and motorhome hire companies offer pick-ups from Auckland Airport. If the company doesn't have a base at the airport, they will provide transport to their nearby depot.