Auckland travel guide

The currency in Auckland is the New Zealand dollar (NZD). Prices on TripRadr for tours and activities are shown in Canadian dollars (CAD). Check the current exchange rate before you travel.

New Zealand Time, with daylight saving: clocks go forward on the last Sunday of September and back on the first Sunday of April. Toronto is on Eastern Time, so check the difference for your travel dates. Toronto changes its clocks in spring and autumn, so the gap can shift during the year.

There are 2 seasons to plan around in Auckland. Best weather: December to March. Fewer crowds: April to May. Check the weather and any local events for your dates.

The main airport is Auckland Airport (AKL). Routes and flight times depend on the season and the airline. Check with the airline or travel site you book with.

The Government of Canada publishes travel advice and advisories for New Zealand. Check it before you book and again before you leave. The advice can change, so TripRadr links to it instead of repeating it.

TripRadr does not take bookings. The things-to-do section shows tours and activities from Viator when they are available for Auckland. You book on Viator, and TripRadr may earn a commission.

The main languages are English and Māori. Signs, menus and tours may also be available in English in places that welcome visitors. Learning a few local phrases is a polite way to start a conversation.

Popular things to do in Auckland include go up the Sky Tower, take a ferry to Waiheke Island, climb an extinct volcano and visit the glowworm caves at Waitomo. The things-to-do section on this page shows tours and activities from Viator. Open one to see its details and price, then book on Viator.