What do you think the capital of New Zealand is? If you said Auckland, you’re one of many people who believe the same. While Auckland isn’t New Zealand’s capital city (Wellington is!), it is the country’s largest city—as well as a great starting point for travel around the North Island. If you have a limited time to explore this wonderful city, use this guide to 48 hours in Auckland to plan your trip. With proper planning, you can fit a lot of activities into 2 days!