Gold Coast to Auckland Flights

Auckland is a major cosmopolitan city in the North Island of New Zealand. It is the largest metropolitan area of the country. Auckland is a modern city with a multi-cultural population.

Auckland is located on a narrow isthmus in the North Island, between Mangere Inlet and Tamaki river, it ishas two large harbours Waitemata harbour and Manukau Harbour near it. Tourists visit Auckland for its various city attractions and natural scenic beauty like sprawling parks, thermal springs, rainforests and volcanic cones.

Tip: Auckland has a temperate climate and doesn’t experience extreme summers or winters. It has summer from December to March. Best months to visit are November to April.

Getting to Auckland

Auckland Airport (AKL) is the large international airport serving Auckland. It is the largest and busiest airport in New Zealand. Passengers can commute to their destination from the airport via taxis, buses, hotel shuttles and train. Many airlines operate from Gold Coast to Auckland.

Some options for a cheap trip from Gold Coast are by Qantas Airlines, Virgin Australia Airlines and Air New Zealand. Gold Coast Airport (OOL) has a direct flight to Auckland by Jetstar Airlines.

Tip: Auckland observes daylight saving time. Therefore time differences between the cities can change.

Take in the sights of the city

Anyone visiting Auckland, should not restrict themselves to just Auckland city but should also explore the beautiful Auckland region too, which includes the gorgeous towns and the landscapes surrounding Auckland City and covering it. The Sky Tower in the centre of Auckland is perfect to see the magnificent views of Viaduct Harbour and the city. Auckland’s oldest park Auckland Domain is based around an extinct volcano. Snorkelling and diving with the sharks at the Kelly Tarlton’s Sea Life aquarium are a favourite activity. Other famous sights of Auckland are Goat Island Marine Reserve, Mt Eden, and Man O' War, One Tree Hill, Auckland Museum, Wallace Arts Centre, Auckland Art Gallery and Auckland Zoo.

Auckland’s shopping scene has many options from flea markets to fashion districts, malls to departmental stores, and street shops to retail parks. The downtown area of CBD is a popular choice for shopping. It has many souvenirs shops and has a variety of other shops too. For local food and crafts products, Otara’s Polynesian market is the place to go. Ponsonby area and Baffled Street are famous for their up-scale brands and international designer stores.

Auckland has a multi-cultural population, so has a multi-cuisine diverse food scene and is known for some of the best food in New Zealand. Central Business District and City Centre are the popular choices for fine dining or drinks also Viaduct Harbour has seaside cafes and bars whereas Waiheke Island is famous for its ethnic eateries and vineyard restaurants.

Tip: There is a process of tax refund for foreign visitors when leaving the country. Ask for all details and make sure to get proper receipts of your purchases.

The best areas for accommodation

One can find every type of accommodation in Auckland of any budget or preference. There are options for luxury hotels, motels, B&B, hostels, etc. Mostly all kinds of hotels and motels are located in the city centre or CBD area. Albert St and Queens St are popular choices for upscale hotels.

Tip: If visiting in peak period or school holidays- June-July or September-October, book accommodation in advance.

There are many options of Gold Coast to Auckland flights, so customise your search to get the best price according to your travel dates. If you’d want to travel on a budget, combine your Gold Coast-Auckland flight booking with discount hotel reservations for great deals.

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