Top attractions in Auckland
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Top 7 things to do in Auckland
Get cozy with all the kiwi charm of Auckland’s culture, seafood, history and natural beauty. Only visiting for a few days? Be sure to hit these must-sees while in town.
1. Kelly Tarlton’s Sea Life Aquarium
Opened in 1985, the aquarium was built from underground sewage tanks along the waterfront. Drifting through the clear acrylic tunnels, guests experience wildlife from all angles.
2. Waitemata Harbour
View the city from its main harbor in a sailboat, catamaran, ferry, launch or yacht. Maybe you’ll get lucky and catch a boat show.
3. Rangitoto Island
How many volcanoes are in Auckland? Of the 48, Rangitoto is the youngest and largest. Find yourself in the majestic tropics after a short 30-minute ferry from the city.
4. Auckland War Museum
This New Zealand icon houses a vast collection of natural, indigenous and military history from the region. You can even catch a daily Maori cultural performance here.
5. Auckland Art Gallery
Home of the largest collection of contemporary and traditional art in the country, a visit to the gallery is a treat for obvious reasons—the free entry is an added bonus.
6. Auckland Zoo
Mighty and small critters from around the world call these 17 vast hectares just minutes from the city center home.
7. Sky Tower
The Sky Tower is the tallest man-made structure in the Southern Hemisphere. An icon of the Auckland skyline, a trip to the top offers an unforgettable view.
Planning Your Visit
How many days to spend in Auckland?
It’s a small city packed with nature and historical intrigue. One could have a decent handle on the city within 4 days.
How to pack?
Weather is generally mild with warm, humid summers and balmy, damp winters. Lots of layers and rain gear are advisable.
Good to know
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- Language
- English and Maori
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- Currency
- NZD ($)
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- Time Zone
- UTC (+12:00)
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- Country Code
- +64
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- Best time to visit
- April and October fall just outside peak tourist season, so prices will be lower, but you'll still get lots of sunshine and warm weather!
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What people are saying about Auckland
Awesome experience the hop on bus was very reliable and excellent customer service the guide was very helpful We learned about Waiheke Island during our trip. We feel valued and the places we been was stunning. We will higly recommended it to our families and friends Well done to your team V, Dennis Jason and the Argentinian bubbly lady.
I have lived in Auckland mt entire life and I learnt more in the 45 minutes then in a long time. The guide was both humorous and informative and made us feel at ease. This was also a great price point which meant I could take 4 others with me. I would recommend this to anyone
We thoroughly enjoyed our day biking to some far flung parts of Auckland. The young lady who greeted us was efficient and helpful and the bikes were first class we will be using these guys again in the future and would highly recommend them.
Buses were frequent enough, allowing us enough time to enjoy the vineyards while being prepared for the next bus to arrive. Very friendly and knowledgeable drivers. Could do with better air conditioning though.
Very good, the service was a bit slow at The Batch and the worst wine tasting. The other wine tastings were excellent. Would of been been nice to have some free time in centre where shops snd cafes were.
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