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Oceania · Auckland, New Zealand
Minecraft & Game Server Hosting in Auckland
Host your Minecraft server, or any of our other games, in Auckland. Players across New Zealand stay on local networks instead of crossing the Tasman, so Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin all get the lowest ping we can offer Kiwi groups.
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- Other Nodecraft locations nearbyLatency (ms)
- Sydney, Australia 2160 km
- Melbourne, Australia 2630 km
- Paya Lebar, Singapore 8410 km
Who gets the best ping on Auckland servers?
Ping depends on your internet provider and how your connection is routed, but this is what players typically see on a wired connection to our Auckland location.
| Where you play from | Typical ping to Auckland | Good fit? |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland, Hamilton | 1 to 8 ms | Ideal |
| Tauranga, Rotorua | 4 to 10 ms | Ideal |
| Wellington, Palmerston North | 8 to 15 ms | Ideal |
| Christchurch, Nelson | 12 to 20 ms | Ideal |
| Dunedin, Queenstown | 15 to 25 ms | Ideal |
| Sydney | 24 to 34 ms | Great, or use Sydney |
| Brisbane | 30 to 40 ms | Great, or use Sydney |
| Melbourne | 30 to 42 ms | Good, or use Melbourne |
| Perth | 65 to 80 ms | Playable, or use Melbourne |
Playing from somewhere else? See every Nodecraft server location and test your ping to all of them.
Kiwi traffic stays in New Zealand
A server in Australia means every packet crosses the Tasman Sea and back. Hosting in Auckland keeps the whole trip at home, which is noticeable in shooters and anything with fast combat.
Move your server anytime
Hosting in Sydney but your whole group is in New Zealand? Move it to Auckland with the one-click location wizard in your dashboard. Your files come with it.
Same location, any game
Swap your Auckland server between Minecraft, Rust, ARK and more at no extra cost. Your saves stay put for when you swap back.
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Oceania locations
Auckland or Sydney?
Both work well for New Zealand players. Whether your group is all Kiwis or a mix with Aussies decides which is better.
Choose Sydney
Your ping to Sydney
Groups split between New Zealand and Australia
Players on the east coast of Australia
Mixed Trans-Tasman group? Sydney is usually the fairer middle ground, but test your ping above and pick whichever is lower for most of your players.
Auckland server hosting FAQ
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Where is the Nodecraft Auckland server location?
Our Auckland servers are hosted in a data centre in Auckland, New Zealand. It is our only location in New Zealand, with Sydney and Melbourne just across the Tasman.
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Can I host a Minecraft server in Auckland?
Yes. Java and Bedrock Edition servers can both be hosted in Auckland, with one-click modpacks, plugins and full file access. See our Minecraft server hosting page for plans.
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Is Auckland good for players in the South Island?
Yes. Christchurch, Dunedin and Queenstown usually see around 12 to 25 ms to Auckland, which is lower than any Australian location.
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Should I pick Auckland or Sydney for a group with Australians?
If a few of your players are in Australia, Sydney is usually the better compromise. Kiwis still see around 25 to 35 ms there, while Australians avoid crossing the Tasman.
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Can I move my existing server to Auckland?
Yes. Open the location wizard from your server in the dashboard, pick Auckland and we move it for you in one click, files and all.
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Are Auckland servers protected from DDoS attacks?
Yes. Auckland is on the same protected network as every other Nodecraft location, so attacks are filtered before they reach your server.