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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

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

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

Kinder House Auckland

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.

Rotorua

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.

Waitomo Glow Worm Caves

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.

Bay of Islands

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

Vie 03 Sep 2010 08:55:00 +1200
Viernes at 06:00 NZST: N/A. 11°C (52°F)

Temperature: 11°C (52°F), Dirección del viento: W, Velocidad del viento: 13mph, Relative Humedad: 78%, Presión: 1005mb, rising, Visibilidad: Very good

Weather forecast for Auckland, New Zealand

  • Viernes

    Soleado intervals, Temp máx: 13°C (55°F), Temp mín: 9°C (48°F)

    Temp máx: 13°C (55°F), Temp mín: 9°C (48°F), Dirección del viento: WSW, Velocidad del viento: 16mph, Visibilidad: muy buena Presión: 1006mb, Humedad: 68%, Amanecer: 06:39NZST, Atardecer: 18:01NZST

  • Sábado

    Soleado intervals, Temp máx: 14°C (57°F), Temp mín: 8°C (46°F)

    Temp máx: 14°C (57°F), Temp mín: 8°C (46°F), Dirección del viento: SW, Velocidad del viento: 22mph, Visibilidad: muy buena Presión: 1023mb, Humedad: 50%, Amanecer: 06:37NZST, Atardecer: 18:02NZST

  • Domingo

    Grey cloud, Temp máx: 15°C (59°F), Temp mín: 12°C (54°F)

    Temp máx: 15°C (59°F), Temp mín: 12°C (54°F), Dirección del viento: WNW, Velocidad del viento: 11mph, Visibilidad: buena, Presión: 1030mb, Humedad: 62%, Amanecer: 06:36NZST, Atardecer: 18:03NZST

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
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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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