Auckland, New Zealand travel guide
Auckland Airport, airport code AKL, is the largest and busiest airport in New Zealand and the hub of AirNew Zealand's. The airport provides a significant job outlet for the region plus it is the country's second largest port by value and it services approximately 13 million travelers a year.
Auckland Airport is located 35 minutes, approximately 21 kilometers south of the Auckland city centre, and a 20-minute discount car hire drive from the city of Manukau, surrounded by green fields and the Manukau Harbour, all of which makes it convenient to book a discount car hire online to explore the sites and make your way along the island.
All mayor airlines fly to this airport. The list includes: Air China, Lufthansa, Air Canada, United Airlines, Qantas, Mexicana, Koren Air, Air New Zealand, British Airways and American Airlines amongst others. The airport, as part of their social responsibility initiatives, has implemented several programs to support this effort. These include: a sustainability policy since 2008, and a well-established energy conservation group which has been put into action. The team is dedicated to emissions reduction. Plus the airport even established a college-mentoring program in 1993 to support education.
- Local time in Auckland, New Zealand:
- GMT+12
- Population of Auckland, New Zealand:
- 1,333,300
Tourist attractions at Auckland, New Zealand
Kelly Tarlton's Antarctic Encounter and Underwater World
Popular since 1985, this location has massive tanks exhibiting large quantities of fish of all sizes, plus a display honoring the underwater investigations of Kelly Tarlton (1935-85) is also on view. Tickets cost $29.90 for adults and children 3 – 14 pay $15.
Auckland Art Gallery
The building itself, built in 1887, featuring towers and high pitched roof is impressive. However more impressive still is the collection of art works it houses, which includes works by McCahon and Wollaston, and oil painting by Czech artist Gottfried Lindauer, along with some of New Zealand´s earliest works dating back to the time of Captain Cook.
Kinder House
The home of clergyman John Kinder, who came to Auckland in 1855. A clergyman and an painter and a photographer, his home today houses a collection of views of Auckland by Kinder himself. Tickets for adults cost $2 and 50 cents for children and it is opened from 11am to 3pm all week long.
Recommended daytrips from Auckland, New Zealand
Rotorua
Rising 305 meters above sea level, it is New Zealand´s highest city. Not only is it also located inside the rim of a volcanic crater but it is also an area of great geothermal activity. However nature´s beauty is not the only means of entertainment. While you are there make sure to check out the Te Puia Cultural performance featuring a 45 minute show of Maori song and dance.
How to Get There in a hire car from Auckland:
Located 234 km from Auckland, take the motorway south, following signs to Hamilton. Once there take State Highway 1 to Tirau and turn off on Highway 5. Drive takes about three and half hours in a rental car from Auckland.
Waitomo Glow Worm Caves
World renowned it is an unique and rather bizarre experience, something out of a surrealist painting as you find yourself drifting in a boat through a glow worm lit cavern shining with thousands of glow worm lights.
How to Get There in a rental car from Auckland:
About 2 hours drive in a hire car from Auckland, the caves are located 8km along Waitomo Caves Road, off State Highway 3.
Bay of Islands
Containing 150 islands, the Hibiscus Coast is a popular holiday location with excellent beaches. While in the region also visit the township of Russel, the birthplace of European colonization in New Zealand.
How to get there in a hire car from Auckland:
Take highway 1 north, about 3 hours in a rental car to Whangarei, then on to Kawakawa also on highway 1 until it makes a left turn, keep strait and go onto highway 11 to Opua, Russel, Paihia and Waitangi. For Kerikeri continue on highway 1 then on highway 10.
Hotels at Auckland, New Zealand
Quest Carlaw Park
15 Nicholls Lane Carlaw Park
Parnell North Island 1052
Auckland NZ
Tel: +64 (0)9 304 0521 | Fax: +64 09 300 3248
Hotel Novotel
72-112 Greenlane Road
East ELLERSLIE 1543
AUCKLAND NEW ZEALAND
Tel (+64)9/5299090 Fax (+64)9/5299092
Local conditions for Auckland, New Zealand
Fri, 25 May 2012 00:50:00 +1200
Friday at 00:00 NZST:
N/A. 11°C (52°F)
Temperature: 11°C (52°F), Wind Direction: WNW, Wind Speed: 7mph, Relative Humidity: 89%, Pressure: 1028mb, falling, Visibility: VG
Weather forecast for Auckland, New Zealand
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Friday
Sunny intervals, Max Temp: 18°C (64°F), Min Temp: 9°C (48°F)
Max Temp: 18°C (64°F), Min Temp: 9°C (48°F), Wind Direction: WSW, Wind Speed: 12mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1028mb, Humidity: 78%, Sunrise: 07:20NZST, Sunset: 17:15NZST
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Saturday
White cloud, Max Temp: 18°C (64°F), Min Temp: 12°C (54°F)
Max Temp: 18°C (64°F), Min Temp: 12°C (54°F), Wind Direction: NE, Wind Speed: 6mph, Visibility: good, Pressure: 1028mb, Humidity: 92%, Sunrise: 07:20NZST, Sunset: 17:14NZST
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Sunday
White cloud, Max Temp: 17°C (63°F), Min Temp: 13°C (55°F)
Max Temp: 17°C (63°F), Min Temp: 13°C (55°F), Wind Direction: NNE, Wind Speed: 13mph, Visibility: good, Pressure: 1022mb, Humidity: 88%, Sunrise: 07:21NZST, Sunset: 17:14NZST
Airport Information
- Airport name:
- Auckland International Airport
- Airport code:
- AKL
- Phone number:
- (09) 275 0789
- Fax number:
- (09) 275 5835
- Address:
- Auckland International Airport, PO Box 73-020, Auckland, New Zealand
- Map:
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- Distance from airport to Auckland:
- Auckland city || 14 Miles / 21 km / 35 minutes by rental car from Downtown Auckland
- Car Rental office location:
For car rental in Auckland Airport, New Zealand, find a great variety of rental car options available for both domestic and international travellers. Licensed companies in Auckland Airport are located for your convenience at the terminal buildings as well as in the surrounding area.
Car hire companies in Auckland Airport, New Zealand include the following:
- Avis
- Budget
- Europcar
- Thrifty
- Hertz
- Ace Rental Cars
- Apex Car Rentals
- Jucy Rentals
New Zealand's size makes it possible to be easily explored in a rental car from Auckland Airport. With 1.600 km in length, the North Island has the biggest population, concentrated in the capital city of Wellington and in the biggest one: Auckland. The South Island is famous for its charming natural scenario.
Hire a car in Auckland Airport, New Zealand and begin a trip along the island. Drive to the east coast in the South Island, a perfect starting point for your tour in car hire vehicle along New Zealand.
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Airlines providing airport services to Auckland, New Zealand
- Aerolíneas Argentinas
- Air Canada
- Air China
- Air New Zealand
- Air Pacific
- Air Tahiti Nui
- Air Vanuatu
- Aircalin
- Alaska Airlines
- American Airlines
- Asiana Airlines
- Austrian
- British Airways
- Cathay Pacific
- China Eastern Airlines
- Continental
- EMIRATES
- Etihad Airways
- Japan Airlines
- Jetstar
- Korean Air
- LAN
- Lufthansa
- Malaysia Airlines
- Mexicana
- Qantas
- Royal Brunei Airlines
- SAS
- Shanghai Airlines
- Singapore Airlines
- South African Airways
- Thai Airways
- United Airlines
- US Airways
- V Australia
- Virgin Blue
