Auckland, New Zealand is the main gateway to the country. It has great beaches, a busy and beautiful harbor, shopping, and a night life worthy of such a metropolitan city. You can see the world (or the whole of Auckland) from the top of the Sky Tower or visit the world class New Zealand Maritime museum. You will find not limits to your adventures in and around Auckland.
The climate in Auckland, New Zealand is dominated by the sea. The peak season (February and March) are mild but humid. The summer temperatures in Auckland average around 70ºF.
Cheap flights to Auckland International Airport (AKL) are easy to find. New York to Auckland will only cost around $1500. You can find cheap airline tickets from Los Angeles (LAX) to Auckland (AKL) for around $1000, with April and May being the months when you will find the cheapest airline tickets to Auckland (about $150 less than the rest of the year).
There are plenty of cheap hotel rooms in Auckland, New Zealand. Many of them will cost you less than $150 per night. If you are interested in hostels, you can find one in Auckland with one of the cheapest rates of around $55 per night. There are also cheap rooms to be found in the Dormitory style lodging (as little as $20).