Flights from New plymouth to Auckland

What are landmarks and monuments you can’t miss in Auckland?

Sky Tower

You can’t book tickets to Auckland from New Plymouth without seeing the city’s iconic Sky Tower. At 328 metres tall, the tower boasts incredible panoramic views of up to 80 kilometres in every direction. You’ll be able to spot all the city’s major landmarks, such as the Auckland Harbour Bridge, Town Hall and Mount Eden Volcano. If you’ve booked flights New Plymouth to Auckland for a romantic getaway, you can also dine in style at one of three SkyTower restaurants. For an even more memorable experience, you can also do a SkyWalk or go sky jumping. The tower is open seven days a week, from 8.30am to late, with tickets costing around $25 NZD. Children aged five years and under are free.

Auckland Harbour Bridge

Auckland Harbour Bridge is definitely one of the most distinctive man-made structures in the city. The Harbour Bridge dates back to the late 1950s and features a large, eight-lane motorway connecting the city with the North Shore. If your flights from New Plymouth to Auckland only keep you in the city for a couple of days, you might consider doing one of the guided bridge climbs. The bridge spans an impressive 1,020 metres long, and the fully-guided tour provides a unique experience for visitors, ideal for couples and families with older kids, and is a great way to enjoy views of the city’s spectacular skyline. The walk takes about 2 hours and costs around $200 NZD per person. You can also bungee jump off the bridge.

Mount Eden

Never seen the remnants of a volcano before? You ought to book New Plymouth to Auckland flights, because the city has an abundance of them. Volcanoes are one of the most distinctive features of the city’s landscape, and also hold deep historical and cultural significance to Auckland Māori.
Mount Eden is the most revered of the city’s volcanoes. The enormous 200-metre-high volcano is Auckland's highest natural point and is a great area for hiking, with multiple trails and pathways suitable for all kinds of walkers.

Mount Victoria

Although not as tall as Mount Eden, Mount Victoria is another prominent Auckland volcano worth visiting when you book New Plymouth to Auckland flights. Situated on the North Shore, it’s almost 100 metres high and is particularly famous for its stunning views of both the inner Hauraki Gulf and Waitemata Harbour. If you plan to book New Plymouth to Auckland flights with family, there are also plenty of scenic picnic spots to relax and enjoy the views.

What are the different areas of Auckland?

CBD

Travellers with flights from New Plymouth to Auckland may want to think about staying in the Central Business District. It’s where most tourists stay and is the ideal spot for first-time visitors to the city. You’ll be just a few minutes’ walk away from popular tourist attractions such as the Sky Tower, Albert Park and Viaduct, plus it has good public transport links to and from Auckland Airport (AKL). Those booking New Plymouth to Auckland flights and who want to be in the thick of things will love staying in the CBD. 

Ponsonby

If you snap up cheap flights to Auckland from New Plymouth, you may want to spend the extra cash you’ve saved to live luxuriously in Ponsonby. The smart, trendy suburb has a variety of independent boutiques, casual eateries and such as The Blue Breeze Inn and renowned Prego Restaurant. Ponsonby is also a great spot for couples and groups with flights New Plymouth to Auckland. The suburb lights up at the weekend as locals and tourists enjoy the exciting nightlife. It’s also not too far from the CBD, taking around 20 minutes to walk or less than ten minutes by taxi.

Newmarket

Newmarket is quickly gathering a reputation as the alternative CBD. You’ll find great places to dine, from burger joints, including Burger Burger Newmarket, to high-end brunch spots such as Safran Cafe. It’s also a great area if you’ve booked cheap flights from New Plymouth to Auckland and want to find accommodation that won’t break your budget. Hotels here are generally more affordable than the CBD, but the convenience of Newmarket train station ensures you can still get to all the major attractions.

What should I pack for a trip to Auckland?

As it is situated in the north of New Zealand’s North Island, Auckland often experiences warmer temperatures than other parts of the country. With daytime temperatures sitting around 24°C in the summer and 18°C in spring and autumn, packing light for your New Plymouth to Auckland return flights is easy to do. Rain is a little more common in the winter months, so pack a waterproof jacket if you travel on cheap flights to Auckland from New Plymouth during off-peak season.