Auckland

Find the best attractions, activities and top things to do in the Auckland region. Auckland is New Zealand’s largest and most diverse city in the n...More

Find the best attractions, activities and top things to do in the Auckland region. Auckland is New Zealand’s largest and most diverse city in the north of New Zealand’s North Island and situated around two main harbours. An urban environment where everyone lives within half an hour of beautiful beaches, hiking trails and a dozen enchanting holiday islands. The Auckland region is home to some 1.6 million people with a sunny climate and magnificent natural scenery with many attractions, Activities and things to see and do. In the city centre, the iconic Sky Tower has stunning views of the Viaduct Harbour and out to the Hauraki Gulf full of yachts, superyachts and lined with bars and cafes. Auckland Domain, the city’s oldest park, is based around an extinct volcano and home to the formal Wintergardens.

New Zealand's Auckland region is dotted with 48 volcanic cones, dramatic black sand beaches in the west and sheltered golden sand beaches and islands in the east. More than just a city, Auckland is a whole region full of things to see and do.

Auckland is known for outstanding food, wine and shopping creating a vibrant city lifestyle. Great activities in Auckland are to take one of the many boat trips out on the Hauraki Gulf.  Explore Rangitoto Island and Waiheke Island. Visit Auckland Zoo, the Sky Tower, Snow Planet, Kelly Tarltons, the Auckland Museum and the many Art Galleries. Check out the beautiful beaches, hiking trails, wineries and the vibrant city lifestyle.

Best Attractions and Things to do in Auckland

1. Hauraki Gulf

Take a trip out into the Hauraki Gulf on one of the many excellent boat trips on offer and see dolphins and whales, visit islands, paddleboard and have fun with the many activities and things to do on offer.

2. Auckland East Coast Bays

Visit the stunning East Coast Bays for beautiful beaches and watersports and plenty of café’s, restaurants and boutique shops. 

3. Devonport

Visit Devonport, Auckland's seaside village just 12 minutes ferry ride across the harbour from downtown Auckland. Take a Mount Victoria Magic Guided Segway Tour for a bit of fun! Look here for more information Segway Tour

4. Downtown Auckland

Downtown Auckland and Commercial Bay, Auckland's newest shopping, beauty, hospitality and commercial centre

5. Rangitoto Island

Explore Rangitoto Island. The volcanic Rangitoto Island is one of the most iconic landmarks in Auckland's city skyline. Emerging from the sea just 600 years ago, pest-free Rangitoto Island is the youngest volcano in New Zealand.

6. Waiheke Island.

Just 35 minutes from Auckland by ferry takes you to Waiheke Island. Situated in the Hauraki Gulf, Waiheke Island is filled with award-winning wineries, beautiful beaches, jet ski adventures, zip lines and much more.

7. Visit Auckland Zoo.

One of the best things to do in Auckland for the kids. There's lots to see and do all year round at Auckland Zoo, including events, keeper talks, behind-the-scenes experiences and more!

8. Auckland Sky Tower

The Sky Tower reaches 328 meters and has been an icon of Auckland's sky line for over 20 years. It's an exciting hub of adrenaline activities, superb dining and stunning views over Auckland. There is a revolving restaurant at the top and Sky Jump and Sky Walk activities!

9. Snow Planet

Snowplanet is an indoor snow recreation centre in Silverdale on the Hibiscus Coast in the north part of Auckland City. New Zealand's first and only indoor snow dome where you can experience skiing and snowboarding all year round.

10. Kelly Tarltons

Kelly Tarlton's Sea Life Aquarium is one of Aucklands best activities for the whole family. Located on Aucklands waterfront this attraction has over 30 live animal exhibits in spectacular habitat displays. This includes the world’s largest Sub-Antarctic King Penguin and Gentoo Penguin colony exhibits and amazing underwater viewing tunnels.  

11. Auckland Museum

The Auckland War Memorial Museum is one of New Zealand's most important museums and war memorials. This attraction has collections concentrating on New Zealand history, natural history, and military history.

12. Auckland Art Gallery

Auckland Art Gallery is an excellent activity being the largest art institution in New Zealand, with a collection numbering over 15000 works.

13. Auckland Hiking Trails

There is a great list of great hiking trails around Auckland. Hauraki Gulf Maritime Park, Aotea Conservation Park, Long Bay Regional Park, Waitakere Ranges Regional Park, Duder Regional Park, Totara Park, Shakespear Regional Park, Orakei Basin Reserve to name a few.

14. Muriwai Black Sand Beach

Muriwai’s main attraction is its black sand beach and the cliff-top trails to a huge gannet colony, there is easy access to viewing platforms that let you get up close. Muriwai has a spectacular windswept rugged coastline stretching 60 kilometres with excellent surfing, blokarts, bikes and kites and hike activities.

15. Auckland Wineries

Auckland wineries scattered around Matakana, Kumeu and Waiheke Island are some of New Zealand's oldest.

16. Auckland Weta Workshop

One of New Zealands newest attractions, Workshop Unleashed in Auckland. Experience a world where fantasy and reality collide. This fantastically fictitious factory is inspired by the real Weta Workshop in Wellington. Part film set. Part creative workshop. But all is not what it seems. Look here for bookings and more information Weta Workshop Unleashed

17. Harbour Dinner Cruise

Enjoy views of the iconic Auckland city skyline from the water and sail under the Harbour Bridge. A unique opportunity to dine on Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour under sail. For more on this wonderful experience and bookings look here Auckland Harbour Dinner Cruise

18. Auckland Domain and the formal Winter Gardens

The Domain Wintergardens is a complex of gardens located within the Auckland Domain. It is registered with the New Zealand Historic Places Trust as a Category I historic place

19. Auckland Adrenalin Forest

A fun attraction is the Adrenalin Forest is a multi-level aerial obstacle course that is designed to progress you higher and higher into the trees. Navigate through the series of tree to tree platforms with activities like rope bridges, Tarzan swings, nets, flying foxes and of course loads more. Great value for the more adventurous look here or more info and bookings. Auckland Adrenalin Forest