based on 4 experiences from female travelers
Auckland is a very city, due to many construction sites it makes the city a little bit ugly. I can recommend to stay at lylos, but everywhere in the city you can find very cool and young people. Just be open minded! If we wouldn’t not have been in a big group in the night, i really wouldn’t have felt safe, because some spooky people are around there. I also recommend Mount Eden, amazing view!
Posted: December 21, 2023Louise
Netherlands
Auckland is one of the places I will never forget. For those who don’t know Auckland is the biggest city in New Zealand and there is a high chance that your plane arrives in this city, so why don’t stay a couple of days/weeks there to adjust to the New Zealand culture? You can go shopping, eat/drink at a cafe in the middle of the centrum or you can go to many parks that are close to the centrum. I have stayed in and around Auckland for three months for a study. New Zealand is the best place I have visited this year and Auckland is one of the factors for my positive experience. The only negative I can give you is that the public transport is very bad. For example, trains get switched out for busses over the weekend or busses don’t show up at the time it is stated in the app. You can also only use public transport if you have an AT hop card. So if you are going to New Zealand and you are deciding if you should stay in Auckland for the beginning of your road trip then I hope you can make that decision now after you read my review.
Posted: June 19, 2023Such a great city and friendly/accesible to solo female travelers! Easy access to nature (via ferries), wineries and city life. Public transportation is intuitive. I recommend going to visit the islands and going to the west coast beaches (Piha and karekare).
Posted: June 16, 2023Based on 9 local experiences
Based on 9 local experiences
I grew up in Auckland and we left our front door unlocked in our house all the time and never had a problem. Some crime is on the rise but I still feel safe walking alone at night and living alone in NZ. Police are active and there is strong community spirit. Pick-pocketing is not common at all. New Zealand was the first country in the world to give women the vote. You can and should expect to be treated fairly and equally. New Zealand is over 50% atheist so you are free to be yourself, without religious restrictions. Gay marriage is legal in NZ. NZ can be racist towards people that are not white, especially in the South Island where it is a pre-dominantly white population. Due to the low population of people from Africa in NZ, if you are of African descent you may get treated like an exotic flower.
Posted: October 29, 2024On the whole it’s pretty safe, although I wouldn’t hang out in the CBD after dark currently, especially Queen st. The outer suburbs are all pretty good. But like everywhere, you need to keep your wits about you in public. It much safer than other cities I’ve been to in Europe, for example people are pretty relaxed about leaving your bag on you chair while you go to the bathroom at a cafe, but if it’s in a busy area and you’re sitting in the street, I wouldn’t do that anymore. If you’re in a car I’d make sure you stow any valuables out of sight or take them with you.
Posted: July 30, 2024Stephanie
Je viens de la Nouvelle-Zélande et je fais un grand voyage à travers de l'Europe depuis un an! Je suis très contente d'avoir l'occasion de pouvoir faire un voyage comme ceci. Normalement, je suis basée en France ✨️ j'ai hâte de vous rencontrer et de partager des bons moments avec vous!
Elisa
Hello! I am a kiwi and will be travelling through Europe this summer. I love to meet new people and see new places :) . Would love to connect ❤️
Amy
Auckland
2 days
Hi! I’m a mum of two who works in finance. I’ve lived in Auckland most of my life and I love it here! But I’m planning a few trips overseas everywhere, and spending Christmas in Europe in 2024 (without the kids 😮)!
Teresa
Auckland
3 days
Hi, I'm Teresa and I'm interested in camping, culture, cycling, dancing, hiking and science
Angel
Born and grow up in Hong Kong, stayed in Australia, Netherlands and Paris briefly. I spent lots of my time travelling as a digital nomads before covid.
Stefanie
Hi, I'm Stefanie. Originally from Austria, I've found my new home here in Edinburgh. Absolutely love this city and am blessed and proud to call it my home of choice. :)