Local Attractions
Beautiful Auckland New Zealand’s Tourist Attractions
Experience the City of Sails and explore Auckland. From inner city dining to beaches and nature walks, Auckland has something for everyone.

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Only minutes from Grand Chancellor, Viaduct Harbour should be your go-to dining spot anytime of the day.

Ever wondered if glass flooring could hold your body weight at 192 metres above street level?
Calling all adrenalin junkies! If you are prepared to take a leap of faith, trust Auckland with a 40 metre bungy jump off the iconic Harbour Bridge.
Fancy scoring a hole in one and celebrating without having to leave the golf course?!
Dive into the world of Kelly Tarlton’s to be greeted by paddling penguins, smiling seahorses, and jiggly jellyfish.
Pack your binoculars, camera, sunscreen and snacks for an epic day trip of dolphin and whale watching.
Feel brave enough for teeth chattering thrills and jaw dropping drops?
Make sure not to look down as you walk around New Zealand’s highest building and enjoy stunning 360-degree views.
Offering a taste of Auckland’s best food trucks, music, and entertainment, Silo Park comes alive at night and is a perfect weekend activity.
Just a stone’s throw across the harbour, Devonport can be reached via a short 12 minute ferry ride from Viaduct Harbour.
If you are craving a break from the city and a chance to reconnect with nature, take the short 45 minute drive to Bethells Beach.
Take the trip to Muriwai between August and March to view the impressive gannet colony.
Standing in Auckland’s harbour, Rangitoto is another top day trip we recommend.
Uncover Hunua Falls, Auckland’s hidden gem, a 45 minute drive from the city.
Topping this list for a reason, Waiheke Island should be your number one day trip if you need a break from the city.
Capture the true beauty of Auckland from New Zealand’s highest volcanic peak, Mount Eden.
Adding to the list of volcanoes that are on show in Auckland city, One Tree Hill offers another stunning viewpoint and history of the City of Sails.
Get a dose of vitamin sea and try your hand at surfing on this west coast beach.
Revel in the sunshine and beauty of New Zealand while picnicking at Auckland’s Mission Bay.
What’s the catch? Only the fish that are caught fresh daily and served up to you at Auckland’s Fish Market!
Rugby fanatics rejoice! Eden Park, New Zealand’s national sports stadium, offers you the chance to view sporting and other events up close and personal.
Get up close and personal with New Zealand marine life in Clearyak’s kayaks on Goat Island.
Enter the world of special effects, makeup artistry, and film at BodyFX.
The suburb of Britomart is a shopaholic's paradise and offers some of the best coffee in the city.
A short 10 minute walk from Grand Chancellor, Queen Street is the place you want to be to get amongst the hustle and bustle of the city.
Make sure to bring the right little monkeys home when you take the kids to see Auckland Zoo’s cheeky primates!
Bask in the beauty of native forest, edible gardens, and much more at the Botanic Gardens.
Visit, explore and learn! Filled with interactive exhibitions and interesting collections, visitors can truly delve into automotive history.
Discover the story of New Zealand and its people while wandering through the impressive exhibitions at the Auckland War Memorial Museum.
They say that locals make the place and this sentiment couldn’t be more true for Aucky Walky’s guided tours.
This iconic mobile food bus has a long standing history of serving Aucklanders hearty burgers and scrumptious milkshakes since 1948.
A great rainy day activity, the Auckland Art Gallery proudly displays exhibitions from around the world as well as different time periods and genres.
Delve into the fascinating world of maritime history and the tales of those that have worked the seas.
Learn more about New Zealand’s sheep and wool production at SheepWorld.
Opened in the 1920s, Civic Theatre is full of history and beautiful architecture. Not to mention the major acts it attracts year-round.

Viaduct Harbour
Only minutes from Grand Chancellor, Viaduct Harbour should be your go-to dining spot anytime of the day.

Sky Tower
Ever wondered if glass flooring could hold your body weight at 192 metres above street level?
Auckland Harbour Bridge Bungy Jump
Calling all adrenalin junkies! If you are prepared to take a leap of faith, trust Auckland with a 40 metre bungy jump off the iconic Harbour Bridge.
Holey Moley Mini Golf
Fancy scoring a hole in one and celebrating without having to leave the golf course?!
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium
Dive into the world of Kelly Tarlton’s to be greeted by paddling penguins, smiling seahorses, and jiggly jellyfish.
Dolphin and Whale Watching
Pack your binoculars, camera, sunscreen and snacks for an epic day trip of dolphin and whale watching.
AJ Hackett SkyWalk
Make sure not to look down as you walk around New Zealand’s highest building and enjoy stunning 360-degree views.
Silo Park
Offering a taste of Auckland’s best food trucks, music, and entertainment, Silo Park comes alive at night and is a perfect weekend activity.
Cork & Canvas Paint and Wine
No matter your artistic ability, dare to create a masterpiece at these social art classes. Gather your friends, sip on your favourite vino and try your hand at acrylic painting.
Devonport
Just a stone’s throw across the harbour, Devonport can be reached via a short 12 minute ferry ride from Viaduct Harbour.
Bethells Beach
If you are craving a break from the city and a chance to reconnect with nature, take the short 45 minute drive to Bethells Beach.
Muriwai Beach
Take the trip to Muriwai between August and March to view the impressive gannet colony.
Rangitoto Island
Standing in Auckland’s harbour, Rangitoto is another top day trip we recommend.
Waiheke Island
Topping this list for a reason, Waiheke Island should be your number one day trip if you need a break from the city.
Mount Eden
Capture the true beauty of Auckland from New Zealand’s highest volcanic peak, Mount Eden.
One Tree Hill
Adding to the list of volcanoes that are on show in Auckland city, One Tree Hill offers another stunning viewpoint and history of the City of Sails.
Piha Beach
Get a dose of vitamin sea and try your hand at surfing on this west coast beach.
Mission Bay
Revel in the sunshine and beauty of New Zealand while picnicking at Auckland’s Mission Bay.
Fish Market
What’s the catch? Only the fish that are caught fresh daily and served up to you at Auckland’s Fish Market!
Eden Park Stadium
Rugby fanatics rejoice! Eden Park, New Zealand’s national sports stadium, offers you the chance to view sporting and other events up close and personal.
Auckland Night Markets
Be transported to another country every night of the week with Auckland Night Markets.
Kayaking at Goat Island
Get up close and personal with New Zealand marine life in Clearyak’s kayaks on Goat Island.
Cat Café
What’s the catch? Only the fish that are caught fresh daily and served up to you at Auckland’s Fish Market!
Britomart
The suburb of Britomart is a shopaholic's paradise and offers some of the best coffee in the city.
Queen Street
A short 10 minute walk from Grand Chancellor, Queen Street is the place you want to be to get amongst the hustle and bustle of the city.
Auckland Zoo
Make sure to bring the right little monkeys home when you take the kids to see Auckland Zoo’s cheeky primates!
Auckland Botanic Gardens
Bask in the beauty of native forest, edible gardens, and much more at the Botanic Gardens.
Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT)
Visit, explore and learn! Filled with interactive exhibitions and interesting collections, visitors can truly delve into automotive history.
Auckland War Memorial Museum
Discover the story of New Zealand and its people while wandering through the impressive exhibitions at the Auckland War Memorial Museum.
Aucky Walky Tour
They say that locals make the place and this sentiment couldn’t be more true for Aucky Walky’s guided tours.
The White Lady
This iconic mobile food bus has a long standing history of serving Aucklanders hearty burgers and scrumptious milkshakes since 1948.
Auckland Art Gallery
A great rainy day activity, the Auckland Art Gallery proudly displays exhibitions from around the world as well as different time periods and genres.
New Zealand Maritime Museum
Delve into the fascinating world of maritime history and the tales of those that have worked the seas.
Civic Theatre
Opened in the 1920s, Civic Theatre is full of history and beautiful architecture. Not to mention the major acts it attracts year-round.
When it comes to attractions and things to do in Auckland City, your options are plentiful! However you choose to explore Auckland, you will be left wanting more.