A New Stage for Auckland Tourism: NZICC, SIX60, and the City’s Next Chapter
Auckland is entering a defining new era — and the momentum is impossible to ignore.
The opening of the New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC) marks one of the most significant milestones in Auckland’s tourism and events history. Purpose-built, world-class, and positioned right in the heart of the city, NZICC is set to transform how Auckland hosts the world — from international conferences and exhibitions to headline-making concerts and cultural events.
That transformation begins in style, with SIX60 opening the venue with its very first concert — a powerful, symbolic moment for both the city and New Zealand’s creative identity. It’s not just an opening night; it’s a statement that Auckland is ready to compete on the global stage while staying proudly local.
Why NZICC Matters for Auckland Tourism
For decades, Auckland has been a gateway city — a place people pass through on the way to somewhere else. NZICC changes that narrative.
With the arrival of a large-scale, international-standard convention and events venue, Auckland becomes a true destination in its own right. Conferences mean longer stays. Concerts mean packed hotels. Exhibitions mean repeat visits. And all of it creates a ripple effect through the city’s hospitality, transport, retail, and tourism sectors.
More importantly, it brings a different kind of visitor: curious, engaged travellers who want to experience the city beyond the four walls of a venue.
Where Vintage Views Fits In
At Vintage Views, we see NZICC as a perfect complement to what we already love about Auckland.
As the city looks forward, we provide a connection to its past. Our beautifully restored 1960s London Routemaster double-decker bus offers visitors a chance to see Auckland from a different perspective — quite literally from the top deck — while learning the stories that shaped the city they’re exploring.
One moment our guests are passing heritage buildings, waterfront precincts, and classic neighbourhoods; the next, they’re seeing Auckland’s newest landmark — NZICC — standing confidently among the skyline. It’s a living contrast between old and new, tradition and innovation, history and ambition.
Concerts, Conferences, and the Bigger Picture
Events like the SIX60 opening concert are exactly the kind of moments that elevate a city’s profile internationally. They generate clicks, headlines, social buzz, and — most importantly — reasons to visit.
For travellers attending conferences or concerts at NZICC, a short city sightseeing experience can turn a work trip or single-night stay into something far more memorable. A 90-minute tour can provide context, orientation, and inspiration — helping visitors decide where to eat, what to explore next, and why Auckland deserves more than just a passing glance.
That’s where locally owned, experience-driven tourism matters.
A Proudly Local Perspective
Vintage Views is a small, family-run Auckland business, built around the idea that tourism should feel personal. No pre-recorded scripts. No generic experiences. Just real people, telling real stories, on a bus that has its own history and character.
As Auckland welcomes the world through NZICC, we’re proud to play our part — offering visitors a warm, authentic introduction to the city and helping showcase why Auckland is more than a venue, more than a skyline, and more than a headline act.
Auckland’s Next Chapter Is Just Beginning
The lights are on at NZICC.
The city is buzzing.
And Auckland tourism is stepping confidently into its next chapter.
We’re excited to see where it leads — and even more excited to share the journey with the people who come to experience it.