Comparison · Auckland vs Fiji · New Zealand / Fiji
Auckland vs Fiji
Two great trips, different strengths. Here is how they compare on the things that decide it.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Choose Auckland for Sky Tower, Volcanic cones, lower day-to-day costs and nightlife; choose Fiji for Island resorts, Coral reefs and diving and a milder winter. Auckland is generally less expensive, and the two are about 2,137 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 2,137 km
- Less expensive
- Auckland
- Best time for Auckland
- February–April and December
- Best time for Fiji
- May–October
Side by side
| Auckland | Fiji | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | New Zealand | Fiji |
| Known for | Sky Tower, Volcanic cones and Waiheke Island wineries | Island resorts, Coral reefs and diving and Kava ceremonies |
| Best time to visit | February–April and December | May–October |
| Ideal stay | 4 days | 10 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $160–$280 | $180–$350 |
| Cost level | Expensive | Moderately priced |
| Warmest month | February, 25°C (77°F) | January, 31°C (88°F) |
| Coldest month | July, 15°C (59°F) | June, 28°C (82°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 8 | 4 |
| Day trips in our guide | 6 | 5 |
| Beaches | Mission Bay | Natadola Beach |
| Airports | AKL | NAN, SUV |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Auckland for…
Sky Tower, Volcanic cones, lower day-to-day costs and nightlife. Auckland, Tāmaki Makaurau, spreads across a narrow isthmus between the Waitematā Harbour and the Manukau Harbour, dotted with more than 50 volcanic cones. The compact city centre runs from the Sky Tower down to the ferry terminal and the Viaduct, and ferries…
Choose Fiji for…
Island resorts, Coral reefs and diving and a milder winter. Fiji is an archipelago of more than 300 islands in the South Pacific, about three to four hours' flight north of Auckland and Sydney. Nearly every international visitor lands at Nadi on the west of the main island, Viti Levu, then heads to the resorts of…
Top sights compared
| # | Auckland | Fiji |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sky Tower | Mamanuca island day cruise |
| 2 | Auckland War Memorial Museum | Blue Lagoon |
| 3 | Maungawhau / Mount Eden | Sawa-i-Lau Caves |
| 4 | Rangitoto Island | Monuriki |
| 5 | Waiheke Island | Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple |
Food compared
| Auckland | Fiji |
|---|---|
| Flat white | Kokoda |
| Meat pie | Lovo |
| Fish and chips | Palusami |
| Green-lipped mussels | Rourou |
Which is cheaper?
Auckland is usually the less expensive of the two: a mid-range day costs about $160–$280 per person there, against $180–$350 in Fiji (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Auckland on a budget.
Can you visit both?
They are about 2,137 km apart, so combining them means a flight. With 15 days or more it works; otherwise pick one.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Auckland or Fiji cheaper?
Auckland is usually less expensive: about $160–$280 a day mid-range against $180–$350 (estimates).
+Is Auckland or Fiji better for a first trip?
Pick Auckland for Sky Tower, Volcanic cones, lower day-to-day costs and nightlife, or Fiji for Island resorts, Coral reefs and diving and a milder winter.
+How far is Auckland from Fiji?
About 2,137 km in a straight line.