Best Things to Do in Auckland
Here, you'll find all of the charms of a big city—world-class museums, like the Auckland Museum; aesthetic havens, like the Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki; and kid-friendly options, like the very popular Auckland Zoo. But because this is New Zealand, the landscape steals much of the thunder. You'll enjoy lovely urban parks, like Cornwall; scenic islands, like Rangitoto; and gorgeous beaches, like Bethells. Therefore, a better question than "What can you do in Auckland?" is "What can't you do here?"
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Why go: To get your black-sand beach fix, head to breathtaking Bethells. Here, you can do everything ... read more»
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Why go: Think of New York's Central Park but with a New-Zealand twist, and you've ... read more»
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Why go: With its cache of around 15,000 pieces of art (which span the 12th century ... read more»
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Why go: This regional park is less than an hour's drive from central Auckland, but its ... read more»
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Why go: The Auckland Zoo contains the largest number of both exotic and native animals in New ... read more»
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Why go: Just a short ferry ride from Auckland in the Hauraki Gulf is Rangitoto, a volcanic ... read more»
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Why go: The main objective of the Auckland Museum—also known as the Auckland War Memorial Museum ... read more»
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Why go: When tourists want to go on an urban walk, many head to Queen Street. Here ... read more»
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Why go: This suburb of Auckland hosts a spectacular view of the City of Sails, so be ... read more»
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Why go: New Zealand invented bungee jumping, so extreme sports are du jour. If you have even ... read more»
