Auckland city is New Zealand’s largest city and will probably be
your gateway city to the rest of New Zealand. But make sure you stay
awhile in Auckland, the ‘City of Sails’ - the vibrant, colourful and
cultural capital of New Zealand.
Try some of these great Auckland
activities: check out the panoramic views from the Sky Tower (or walk
around or jump from it!), experience life underwater at Kelly Tarlton’s
Underwater World, walk across the Auckland Harbour Bridge, take a
harbour cruise across to the fascinating Rangitoto Island, the retreat
of Waiheke Island or fashionable Devonport, climb the volcanoes and
ancient Maori Pa sites, try canyoning through lush rainforest or go
sailing with the many Auckland yachties on the harbour.
As the
largest city in New Zealand Auckland has a pulsing music and theatre
scene and you could shop till you drop at one of Auckland’s many malls.
To learn something of New Zealand and Maori history the Auckland Museum
has a world class collection and the Auckland Art Gallery has New
Zealand’s best collection of fine art. The famous One Tree Hill,
Auckland Maritime Museum, Viaduct Basin and beautiful Winter Gardens
are other places worth a visit while in Auckland.
After you’ve
seen everything there is to see in Auckland (could take a while) then
take a day trip out to the wild West Coast surf beaches, up to the Bay
of Islands or down to Rotorua, Waitomo or the Coromandel Peninsula.
Auckland really does have it all!
Be sure to take your YHA card to grab the many discounts in and around Auckland.
Top activities to do while staying in Auckland
Visit Auckland’s Sky Tower for breathtaking views over the ‘City of
Sails’. Try the Sky Walk or the Sky Jump if you’re feeling brave.
Walk across Auckland’s iconic Auckland Harbour Bridge for
stunning views of Auckland’s downtown with Sky Tower and across
Auckland Harbour.
Auckland is best seen from the harbour, take a cruise or go sailing
around Auckland harbour, across to fashionable Devonport, or to the
fascinating islands of Waiheke, Rangitoto or Great Barrier Island.
Kelly Tarlton’s Underwater World remains a popular place to
visit to see New Zealand’s varied marine life up close and personal.
Visit the Auckland Museum and Auckland Art Gallery for some of New Zealand’s best Maori and fine art collections.
Take in some live music or live theatre – Auckland is New Zealand’s entertainment capital.
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