Auckland 5 Day Itinerary

Auckland 5-Day Travel Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & City Exploration

• Accommodation: Stay at SkyCity Grand Hotel for its prime location and excellent facilities.
• Breakfast: Start your day with breakfast at Mercado Mexican Food Market located in SkyCity.
• Activities: Visit the Sky Tower (entry fee applies), explore the Auckland Domain and check out the Auckland War Memorial Museum (entry fee applies).
• Lunch: Grab a bite at K’Rd Burger Co. in K Road for some of Auckland’s best burgers.
• Transportation: Use Auckland Transport’s public buses, trains and ferries to get around the city. Download the AT Mobile app for ease of use.
• Dinner: Dine at Orphans Kitchen in Ponsonby for a unique New Zealand dining experience.
• Things to know: Auckland has a mild subtropical climate, so pack layers for comfort. Remember to spend some time exploring the vibrant neighborhoods like Ponsonby, K Road, and Parnell.

Day 2: Island Hopping

• Breakfast: Have breakfast at The Bird on Bell in Ponsonby.
• Activities: Take a ferry to Waiheke Island for wine tasting and beautiful beaches. Alternatively, visit Rangitoto Island.
• Lunch: Enjoy lunch at one of the many cafes on Waiheke Island or pack a picnic for Rangitoto.
• Dinner: Return to Auckland and have dinner at Clooney in Ponsonby, a Michelin Guide recommended restaurant.

Day 3: West Coast Adventure

• Breakfast: Start your day with breakfast at The Little Bird Unbakery in K Road.
• Activities: Visit the West Coast Beaches for black sand beaches and wildlife spotting. Don’t miss the Waitakere Ranges Regional Park with its stunning hiking trails.
• Lunch: Grab a bite at The Shack Cafe in Piha Village.
• Dinner: Head back to Auckland and dine at Ebisu in Ponsonby for some of the city’s best Japanese cuisine.

Day 4: East Coast Exploration

• Breakfast: Begin your day with breakfast at Café Hanoi in the CBD.
• Activities: Visit the Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki (entry fee applies) and explore the vibrant Viaduct Harbour with its restaurants, bars, and events.
• Lunch: Grab lunch at The Crab Shack in Mission Bay for fresh seafood.
• Dinner: Dine at Fish Market in the Viaduct Harbour, offering a variety of seafood dishes.

Day 5: Departure

• Breakfast: Have your final breakfast at your preferred spot before checking out from the hotel.
• Activities: Spend some free time shopping for souvenirs in Ponsonby or visiting any remaining attractions you may have missed.
• Departure: Head to the airport and safely travel home with beautiful memories of Auckland.