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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.

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.

Waitemata Harbour

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.

Rangitoto Island

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.

Auckland War Museum

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.

Auckland Art Gallery
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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.

Auckland Zoo

Auckland Zoo

Mighty and small critters from around the world call these 17 vast hectares just minutes from the city center home.

Sky Tower

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 Auckland 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

  • Language
    English and Maori
  • Currency
    NZD ($)
  • Time Zone
    UTC (+12:00)
  • Country Code
    +64
  • 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!

Things to Do in Auckland

  1. 1Tours
  2. 2Activities
  3. 3Nature & Adventure Tours
  4. 4Tickets
  5. 5Sightseeing Tours
  6. 6Sightseeing Attraction Tickets
  7. 7Bus & Minivan Tours
  8. 8Eco-tourism
  9. 9Theme Tours
  10. 10Day Trips

Top Attractions in Auckland

  1. 1Waiheke Island
  2. 2Waitemata Harbour
  3. 3Sky Tower
  4. 4Auckland Zoo
  5. 5Waitakere Ranges
  6. 6Rangitoto Island

Cities in New Zealand

  1. 1Queenstown
  2. 2Paihia
  3. 3Te Anau
  4. 4Wellington
  5. 5Christchurch
  6. 6Wanaka
  7. 7Rotorua
  8. 8Nelson
  9. 9Dunedin
  10. 10Akaroa

Other Sightseeing Options in Auckland

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What people are saying about Auckland

This was a comprehensive humourous informative experience

Our guide was so well informed delivering relevant and fascinating facts the whole way to and from our destination. She was also very humorous which made the journey hugely rewarding. This was a 100 percent effort on her behalf to make it interesting and successful for the guests. I could not fault the experience on this day.

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Day Tour from Auckland Reviewed by a GetYourGuide customer, 11/11/2018

What a lovely place to visit, a must for Auckland.

We had a morning free before flying home to the UK. We were really taken by how well the Zoo is set out and the lovely animals to see. Don't forget the chips / fries in the café, soooo good!

Auckland Zoo: Entry Ticket Reviewed by Martin, 11/09/2018

Professional, enthusiastic and interesting.

Loved the singing and playing and the chants and movements were spellbinding. We were given a great welcome and the performers clearly loved what they were doing. Highly recommended.

Auckland Museum Entry Ticket & Maori Cultural Performance Reviewed by Shaun, 11/09/2018

Great experience for me and my 12 year old son.

Really enjoyed this experience, a good walk! Learnt about bridge construction too. Great views across the harbour and the city.

Auckland Harbor Bridge Climb Reviewed by Martin, 11/08/2018

Hobbiton was fantastic, Waitomo was disappointing.

I compared Waitomo with the Te Anau caves and Waitomo did not start to compare. I found that the darkness while walking through and in particular going down the very inadequately lit steps verging on dangerous. Perhaps the longer cave tour would have been better. However, the young guide was very pleasant but I feel that I could not recommend Waitomo.

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Day Tour from Auckland Reviewed by a GetYourGuide customer, 10/28/2018
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