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  • CURRENCY New Zealand Dollars
  • LANGUAGE English
  • WEATHER
  • FLYING TIME 23 hrs 50 mins
  • TIME ZONE GMT + 12
  • AIRLINE Air New Zealand

Surrounded by rainforest in the west, Auckland is centred between two harbours and sits on 48 volcanic cones

Tailor Made Holidays to Auckland

At Inspiration Holidays, we pride ourselves on tailoring holidays to Auckland that are designed around your needs and expectations and not ours. We have a range of Auckland holiday offers that we have negotiated special or exclusive deals on. We can also arrange multi centre Auckland holiday itineraries as well as tours and excursions in Auckland. For more information on our Auckland holidays, call an Inspiration Holidays tailor-made expert on and speak to one of our reservation experts who will be able to help you plan the perfect holiday in Auckland.

Destination Overview

Overview

Auckland has long been desired for its fertile land and harbours rich with seafood. Numerous Maori tribes have fought over this fought over this stunning city earning it the name Tamaki-Makau-Rau or ‘the maiden with a thousand lovers’. For many, this cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city is seen as nothing more than a gateway to New Zealand.   

A holiday to Auckland is however a fascinating experience in its own right, and a must stop destination on any any New Zealand holiday itinerary. Auckland covers 500 square kilometres making it similar in size to Los Angeles and geographically bigger than London. Surrounded by rainforest in the west, Auckland is centred between two harbours and sits on 48 volcanic cones. 

Holiday in Auckland

Auckland holidays in New Zealand offer an array of experiences that appeal to diverse group of travellers. Sightseeing is of course at the top of the list for those on holiday in Auckland, and tourists will not be disappointed. Auckland's landscape is dominated by volcanic hills, many of which were once the site of fortified villages. This extinct volcanoes are not only responsible for the city's unique character but they also provide those on an Auckland holiday in New Zealand with some of the best views of the city.

A city best viewed from the sea

Perhaps the best views of Auckland however are from the sea- and holidays in Auckland are certainly popular with people that love the water. The Waitemata and Manukau harbours sandwich the city and the city is fondly known as 'the city of sails' because Auckland has more boats per head than anywhere else in the world. Holidays to Auckland will appeal to anyone who wants to experience some of the best beaches, swimming, diving, fishing, sailing, windsurfing and water sports in the country.

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When to visit Auckland

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Auckland

Do you need inspiration for when to go on holiday to Auckland? Give the team of experts at Inspiration Holidays a call and we will help you plan your Auckland holiday at the best time of year for your requirements. Although our Auckland holiday search tool will allow you to search for Auckland holiday prices upto 11 months in advance, we can also price holidays to Auckland for 2025 and 2026. We can advise on the best time to travel on your Auckland holiday based on Auckland weather, special events in Auckland or even when the crowds in Auckland are at their lowest.

When to visit Auckland

Auckland

  Auckland enjoys a temperate climate with warm summers and cool damp winters. Rainfall is moderate, with the wettest period being in the winter months of June, July and August. The dries and the driest period is in the summer months of December, January and February. Auckland rarely experiences severe weather events and snow is extremely rare.  

  Auckland tends to be busy during the Easter weekend, the Labor Day in late October and the mid-year school holidays. Summer is undoubtedly the best season for beach whether with January and February proving to be the most popular months. December and March usually remain warm and can even get hot.    

Festivals in Auckland

The annual Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta attracts local and international entrants on the last Monday in January. The Devonport Food & Wine Festival is held in the Windsor Reserve in late February and offers non-stop entertainment, samples from 20 wineries, and food galore. The biennial Auckland Festival, a premier arts-and-cultural event, is held in the last week of September in odd-numbered years and it celebrates Auckland's distinct characteristics and especially its Pacific style. New Zealand Fashion Week, held in October, presents over 60 New Zealand designers to the world. International buyers and media arrive to check out fashion that is rapidly becoming a "must-see" on the global fashion map. The fun Round the Bays Run is held in late March and attracts runners from around the South Pacific who participate in the 8km (5-mile) run around the central bays.  

Top Attractions

You haven't been to a destination until you have seen its most famous attractions! The team at Inspiration Holidays have put together our recommendations of some of the top attractions in Auckland. If you are looking for advice about the attactions you should visit during your holiday in Auckland, give one of our tailor made holiday experts a call on

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