What are the best things to do in Auckland?
Go to the Auckland night markets
The best thing about Auckland's night markets are that there are multiple ones you attend throughout the week. So, whenever your flights Gold Coast to Auckland land during the week, there's a good chance you'll be able to go to one. Some of the night markets travellers buying Gold Coast to Auckland flights can attend are: Glenfield Mall (Sundays), Henderson under Kmart (Thursdays) and the Wilson car park in the CBD (Fridays).
Take the ferry to Waiheke Island
While there's plenty to keep you busy in Auckland, carve out some time to take the ferry to Waiheke Island. The ride only takes 40 minutes, and travellers buying flights Gold Coast to Auckland can spend the day exploring the many walking trails on the island. If you're not a hiker, there are art galleries and cafes to explore, as well as Stony Batter Historic Reserve. It's an underground system of tunnels that was created during World War II.
Go to the top of the Auckland Sky Tower
The Sky Tower is New Zealand's tallest building. It stands at 328 metres high and is the best place to get a bird’s eye view of Auckland. Travellers with tickets to Gold Coast to Auckland can head to the observation deck. Here you can take in the sights, or leap off the building with the Sky Jump!
Summit Mount Eden
One of the best things to do in Auckland (that won't cost you a cent) is hiking up Mount Eden. The once active volcano, which last erupted 15,000 years ago, is an easy climb that most visitors to Auckland will be able to tackle. For travellers booking Gold Coast to Auckland flights who aren't renting a car, you can get a bus from the CBD to the base of Mount Eden. Once you're done, you can walk back and explore some of the city's neighbourhoods along the way.
What are the best restaurants and cafes in Auckland?
Odettes Eatery
Don't miss out on visiting one of Auckland's top cafes, Odettes Eatery, when you’re in the City of Sails. Situated in the CBD, this all-day cafe is beautifully designed with wooden floors and a colour palette of soft blues. The menu here is always changing, making it a good spot to check out if you're buying Gold Coast to Auckland flights regularly.
Some of the fare you can expect to enjoy include a savoury crepe with braised lamb shoulder, harissa omelette, fritto misto, grilled spatchcock with coriander, and rhubarb trifle.
Daily Bread
Have a soft spot for baked goods? Welcome to heaven! Daily Bread is located in a historic Art Deco building in Point Chevalier and produces some of the best pastries in the city. Come here hungry, and prepare to work your way through Daily Bread’s incredible offering of sourdough doughnuts, pretzels, baguettes and croissants!
Travellers with cheap flights Gold Coast to Auckland that also have a penchant for leisurely breakfasts and dining-in experiences can order some picks from the menu - fruit loaf and hung yoghurt, smoke alpine salmon with pear kimchi on toast, and a plethora of sandwich options - and sit down in the on-site cafe space.
Flour Mill
Another cafe that deserves a spot on your Auckland itinerary is Flour Mill. Located in a former flour mill, the building has gone through a facelift to today boast exposed brick walls juxtaposed against pastel pinks.
The eatery is a top brunch spot for travellers buying flights Gold Coast to Auckland, and diners will delight in plates such as strawberry and rhubarb shortcake with ice-cream, skillet mac and cheese, and a hearty turkey baguette with brie and fig.
What are the best places to stay in Auckland?
Auckland CBD
Auckland's CBD is the best place to stay if it's your first time buying flights Gold Coast to Auckland. The CBS is the location of attractions such as Sky Tower, Albert Park and the Civic Theatre, as well as plenty of supermarkets, nightclubs and bars. Plus, it's only a 22-minute taxi ride from Auckland Airport (AKL)!
If you aren't hiring a car, it makes the most sense for travellers booking cheap flights to Gold Coast to Auckland to stay in the CBD. Most of the buses and trains run from here, and the area is easy to explore on foot.
Ponsonby
Ponsonby is a hipster neighbourhood in Auckland. It's teeming with restaurants, cafes and some of the city's best bars. Foodies buying cheap flights to Gold Coast to Auckland will love exploring Ponsonby Road. This stretch is lined with quirky restaurants and great bistros.
Devonport
Devonport is a great base for families travelling to New Zealand on Gold Coast to Auckland return flights. It's a seaside neighbourhood that is home to plenty of attractions and a rich Maori heritage.
Travellers buying flights Gold Coast to Auckland that want to head into the CBD can take the ferry. Devonport is further out from Auckland Airport (AKL), with a travel time of about 35 minutes depending on traffic.
