Is Auckland safe for solo female travelers?

Auckland is generally a very safe destination for solo female travelers. Crime rates are low compared to many other urban areas around the world, though like any city, caution should be taken at night. The locals are friendly and often willing to assist if you find yourself lost or in need of help. Public transportation is reliable and considered safe. Overall, the city's infrastructure and culture makes it a welcoming place for solo female travelers.

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How safe is Auckland for female travelers?

Travel safety index

3.7 /5

based on 5 experiences from female travelers

Lina

Lina

New Zealand

Solo travel

Auckland is nice. It's just that they don't have a lot of stuff to see. You're only gonna need a week for the experience. At least that's what it was like for me. Mount Eden is very nice though. The art museum is also very interesting.

Posted: December 27, 2024Experienced: September, 2024
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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, 2023
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Louise

Louise

Netherlands

Solo travel

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, 2023
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Such 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, 2023
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How safe is Auckland for women?

Local safety index

3.6 /5

Based on 18 local experiences

Local crime index

1.9 /5

Based on 18 local experiences

I’d say it’s generally safe, but because I used to live there for 4 years back in the early 90s, I tend to compare with those days, and it does pale in comparison now. It’s a lot LESS safe than before.

Posted: September 29, 2025
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Pretty safe overall, but exercise good observation skills in the city, at night and on public transport. The city does have aggressive homeless folk or those with severe untreated MH issues who may yell abuse or try to touch you. Be confident and ignore. Be situationally aware on public transport as there are a number of thefts and MH related abusive incidents.

Posted: September 15, 2025
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Hana

Hana

Very safe city overall. Just be vigilant when it’s very late at night in but people are generally very friendly and won’t bother you. But will be happy to to help as well. Public transport isn’t very comprehensive but generally bus drivers are nice and willing to help. Walking at night in the city isn’t scary at all, but don’t go in dark alleyways by yourself if you’re not familiar with the area. Otherwise generally very good. Avoid south Auckland areas. Central and north shore are great safe lovely areas.

Posted: March 19, 2025
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Rachael

Rachael

I generally feel quite safe in Auckland, just can be dodgy in some areas. There is a lot of homelessness, along with alcohol and drug abuse in the center, but the outskirts are really nice. There are times when I've felt uncomfortable, but not unsafe.

Posted: March 7, 2025
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Dana

Dana

Auckland is generally safe, but it completely depends on the area. Some places are really not safe at all, even during the day so just do your research. Feel free to message me about where your planning on travelling and I can tell you more about the individual suburbs safety

Posted: February 11, 2025
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