based on 5 experiences from female travelers
Lina
New Zealand
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, 2024Auckland 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 15 local experiences
Based on 15 local experiences
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, 2025Rachael
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, 2025Dana
Hey, I’m Dana, 21 years old, from New Zealand, currently travelling Europe! I have a degree in anthropology and history, so I love learning about other cultures and their history. I love looking at old buildings and experiencing culture, however, I also love nature and hiking. I am a photography and content creator, and am also very creative, play piano, sing etc. looking forward to connecting and meeting cool people!
Stephanie
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!
Catherine
Auckland
3 days
Can help out if your in Auckland. Live 20mins from Central city. Live on my own, Lgbtq friendly.
Melody
Auckland
3 days
35 yo French woman living in Auckland for 6 years now. Happy lil ball of energy, always keen to do stuffs. Flick me a message !!