New Zealand in 7 days

Trip at a glance

Your first day

Add your first day to see each day's date, weather, sunset and closing days.

Day 1: The Domain, Parnell and city art

Start among park lawns and museum galleries, then cross the central city for art and a waterfront dinner.

1
9:00 AMAuckland DomainWalk the park paths toward the museum, keeping the first morning gentle after your arrival in Auckland.About 45 min here
Public park; check signs for any restricted areas.
Walk 10 min
2
10:00 AMAuckland War Memorial MuseumExplore the open history galleries. The Maori Court and Pacific galleries are closed; check the current floor plan.About 2 hours 15 min here
International admission NZ$[fee]. Maori Court and Pacific galleries are closed until further notice; check current access.
Walk 15 min
3
12:30 PMParnell Road diningChoose lunch along Parnell Road, then browse the street before heading back toward the central city.About 1 hour 15 min here
Choose a restaurant on arrival; menu prices vary.
Taxi 15 min
4
2:00 PMAuckland Art Gallery Toi o TamakiLook through the free general collection, allowing extra time only if a paid exhibition interests you.About 2 hours 30 min here
General collection: free · General collection free; special exhibitions may cost extra. Daily 10 AM to 5 PM, except Christmas.
Official fees: Auckland Art Gallery Toi o TamakiLast verified Nov 4, 2026
Walk 5 min
5
4:30 PMOptionalAlbert ParkTake a short park break beside the gallery, or skip it and head to the waterfront earlier.About 1 hour 30 min here
Public park; use the open paths and follow local notices.
Walk 25 min, with time for a waterfront stroll before dinner
6
6:30 PMViaduct Harbour diningChoose dinner beside the marina. Book ahead for a particular restaurant, especially on a weekend evening.
Public waterfront; choose a restaurant and check its menu.

Before you go

Book these aheadAuckland Airport (day 3), Skyline Queenstown Gondola (day 4), Kiwi Park (day 4): timed tickets, or tickets that often sell out.
Keep walks flexibleCheck weather and access notices each morning. Skip optional stops first; a clear, unhurried core day matters more than completing every pin.
Match the seasonThese lower walks suit November to April best. In winter, allow for shorter daylight, ice and road conditions; this is not a ski itinerary.
Plan meals aheadBook a particular dinner if it matters to you. For Glenorchy, check cafe hours and carry a picnic so a closure does not disrupt the day.
Protect the flight dayBook a morning nonstop flight before fixing day 3. Shift or drop the afternoon strolls if delayed; do not add a long drive after landing.
Leave connection roomDay 7 assumes a Queenstown flight at 2 PM or later. Follow your airline's instructions and allow more time for rental returns and international connections.

Where to stay for this plan

Book Auckland for nights 1 and 2 and Queenstown for nights 3 to 6, plus an Auckland arrival night if needed. Arrange onward travel from Queenstown; allow a separate buffer if connecting through Auckland.

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