Things to do in Auckland

Top Things to Do in Auckland

Things to Do in Auckland

Ways to tour Auckland

Book these experiences for a close-up look at Auckland.

LIKELY TO SELL OUT*
Hobbiton & Waitomo Small Group Tour - EX Auckland
222
Full-day Tours
from
$355
per adult
Wine on Waiheke PREMIUM WINE full days scenic and wine tasting
989
Food & Drink
from
$198
per adult
Auckland Dolphin and Whale Watching Eco-Safari Cruise
1,185
On the Water
from
$199
per adult
Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland
136
Bus Tours
from
$185
per adult
Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour
171
Food & Drink
from
$272
per adult
Rotorua Day Trip from Auckland with Options - Smaller groups
43
Full-day Tours
from
$365
per adult
Waitomo Caves & Rotorua Small Group Tour including Te Puia from Auckland
135
Full-day Tours
from
$359
per adult
Auckland Explorer: Hop-on Hop-off Tour
180
Audio Guides
from
$55
per adult
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Auckland Scenic Day Tour Full-Day- 8 HOURS
83
Full-day Tours
from
$210
per adult (price varies by group size)
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Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland
852
Bus Tours
from
$370
per adult (price varies by group size)

Bus Tours

Top Attractions in Auckland

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1. Sky Tower

Points of Interest & Landmarks • Observation Decks & Towers

Open now

Admission tickets from $40

By davidwilliambarnes

Set in Auckland CBD this iconic structure measures a staggering 328 metres high making it the tallest freestanding…

2. Auckland Museum

Military Museums • Speciality Museums

Parnell

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Open now

Admission tickets from $28

This is the Museum’s first dedicated war memorial space with tonnes of interactive features.

3. Mount Eden

Volcanoes

The 'hill' is a former volcano cone, now a grass- and tree-covered park and surrounded by the urban city landscape of…

4. Sculptureum

Art Galleries • Wineries & Vineyards

Open now

The pink snails have very little to tell visitors about the true nature of this artistic paradise where art and imagi...

5. Tiritiri Matangi Island

Islands • Nature & Wildlife Areas

Created and ran by a group of dedicated volunteers with support from the Department of the Environment, the island has…

6. Auckland Zoo

Zoos

Open now

There are many offspring and a desire to protect and breed endangered and orphaned animals.

7. Rangitoto Island

Islands • Volcanoes

Rangitoto defines Auckland's archetypal sea views with its volcanic cone and slopes.

8. Viaduct Harbour

Marinas • Points of Interest & Landmarks

By LDavidMarquet

It is anchored by the Maritime museum and the hull of the NZ 1988 Americas cup challenger, a massive boat crewed by 30.

9. Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

Art Museums

Open now

Housed in a modern building with plenty f natural light, it has various permanent and temporary exhibits In the…

10. Cornwall Park

Parks

Open now

By alangoodyear

This a large oasis of green around the volcanic cone of One Tree Hill, or Maungakiehikei.

11. New Zealand Maritime Museum

Speciality Museums

Open now

By CharlieFoxPapa

This is a large and comprehensive history of many marine aspects of New Zealand's past and present.

12. Piha Beach

Beaches

The fabulous Lion Rock is centre stage but for the best photos take them on the road down.

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Day Trips

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