The 15 Best Day Trips from Auckland
Nearby New Zealand destinations worth a visit - with distance, direction, and what to see.
The best day trips from Auckland, New Zealand - 15 nearby places worth a visit, including Manukau City, Hamilton, Whangarei. Each is within easy reach, with the distance, direction, and what to see so you can plan your days.
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Manukau City, New Zealand
19 km SE of Auckland362,000 people - 2
Hamilton, New Zealand
114 km SE of Auckland192,100 people - 3
Whangarei, New Zealand
130 km N of Auckland50,900 people - 4
Manurewa, New Zealand
22 km SE of Auckland40,820 people - 5
Papakura, New Zealand
29 km SE of Auckland37,720 people - 6
Pukekohe East, New Zealand
42 km SE of Auckland21,438 people - 7
Takanini, New Zealand
26 km SE of Auckland17,060 people - 8
Hamilton East, New Zealand
114 km SE of Auckland15,300 people - 9
Cambridge, New Zealand
129 km SE of Auckland15,192 people - 10
Homai, New Zealand
22 km SE of Auckland14,430 people - 11
Te Awamutu, New Zealand
138 km S of Auckland14,000 people - 12
Albany, New Zealand
16 km N of Auckland12,930 people - 13
Howick, New Zealand
16 km E of Auckland12,640 people - 14
Orewa, New Zealand
31 km N of Auckland12,630 people - 15
Waiuku, New Zealand
44 km S of Auckland9,860 people
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Auckland?
- Popular day trips from Auckland include Manukau City, Hamilton, Whangarei, Manurewa, Papakura. All are within about 150 km.
- How far are day trips from Auckland?
- These destinations sit roughly 15-150 km from Auckland. The closest is Albany, about 16 km N.
- How do you plan day trips from Auckland?
- Pick a nearby destination, check the distance and direction below, then build it into a day-by-day trip with Packy AI to get routes, timings, and things to do.
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