City destination Auckland
Harbour view of downtown Auckland, New Zealand

Looking for eco-friendly accommodation and travel activities in Auckland, New Zealand? The following are our favorite environmentally friendly and sustainability-minded Auckland hotels, hostels, tours and activities.

We’ve also put together some useful links on organic and vegetarian restaurants, the latest weather forecast for Auckland and other useful travel info.

About Auckland

Situated on the North Island and surrounded by water, Auckland is New Zealand’s largest city, and its most cosmopolitan one, too. As the country’s business and financial center, Auckland attracts many talents from overseas. The city’s growing popularity, however, also has its challenges, with insufficient eco-friendly public transportation and cycle ways perhaps the most pressing.


Recommended Auckland hotels

The Langham, Grand Hotel

Palm Court at The Langham Hotel, Auckland

Known as Auckland’s ultimate luxury hotel, The Langham emits the grace and charm of a European grand hotel, the only establishment of its kind in New Zealand. The hotel has also taken a lead locally regarding social responsibility and sustainability, reason enough for us to follow the hotel’s invitation and spend a night at this unique place in the City of Sails.

Read our review or check availability and rates


The Great Ponsonby Bed & Breakfast

Unlike many other hotels still coming to grips with growing ‘green’ demand and expectations, sustainability and environmental care have always been an integral part of Auckland’s one and only boutique hotel.

Read our review or check availability and rates


The Peace & Plenty Inn, Bed & Breakfast

“We invite you to stay at our gracious home offering comfortable and friendly luxury accommodation. We host visitors who come to relax from all over the world, along with New Zealanders enjoying a weekend away. We are also able to hold boutique weddings and Victorian High Teas.”

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City Lodge Auckland - Exterior building from roadCity Lodge Budget Accommodation

Finding affordable, yet clean and comfortable accommodation in Auckland can be a bit of a challenge during peak travel periods or major events. One place that consistently gets it right is the City Lodge, a five-star backpackers and budget accommodation. Owned and run by non-profit organization YMCA, City Lodge has made itself a name as the place to stay when visiting Auckland because of its central location, high standard rooms and facilities, and down to earth prices.

Read our review here or check availability and rates


YHA Auckland City, Backpacker Accommodation

“YHA New Zealand makes sustainability central to the way we run the organisation. We are committed to operating an environmentally responsible tourism business which contributes to the economic, social and environmental wellbeing of New Zealand. Working sustainability is a way of thinking for all our staff and we remain committed to caring for the environment which underpins the New Zealand tourism industry.”

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Auckland tours & urban adventures

Bush and Beach Auckland Wilderness Tour

Bush and Beach wilderness tour through Waitakere Rainforest Auckland

Bush and Beach in Auckland is a small-group eco-tourism and sightseeing company, which has been operating for 30 years. They have won many awards, including Best Small Tourism Company in New Zealand.

Read our review here


Healthy Auckland eateries & vegetarian restaurants

Exploring a city on an empty stomach is no fun. Here is a list of vegetarian and organic restaurants and cafes in Auckland.


Auckland weather & other travel info

For the latest update on weather in Auckland, New Zealand, check metservice.com

For all sorts of useful information on Auckland as travel destination, check wikitravel.org.


Need travel insurance?

Still need travel insurance for your upcoming trip to Auckland? Why World Nomads is our favorite travel insurance for city trips.


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