Auckland
Auckland
Trip.Best Popular Best Things to Do in Auckland [2024]
Explore the best things to do in Auckland! Uncover top activities and experiences for an unforgettable visit.
Updated Sep 2024
- 9.44.6/5767 ReviewFrom2229.93
based on 11624 reviews"It was a trip to Auckland, New Zealand with family and we visited Sky Tower. The building was stunning and we managed to take some good pictures"Auckland102m from downtown
Featured in 2024 Global 100 - Best Things to DoHighlights: New Zealand's tallest building (1,074 ft) & highest skywalk (610 ft) | Unrivaled views of AucklandShow Less - 9.04.4/5207 ReviewFrom1976.67
based on 3075 reviews"In 1983, Kelly Tarleton proposed building an aquarium in unused sewage tanks underground on the Auckland waterfront. The fish could be viewed through a long acrylic tunnel.The aquarium opened in 1985 after 10 months of construction. Tarleton developed a new method for building an acrylic tunnel by taking large sheets of clear acrylic, cutting them to size and heating them in an oven until they took shape. Some of the sheets weighed more than a ton. Due to the refraction caused by light passing through the water and the acrylic sheets used to create the tunnel, the fish appear to be a third smaller than they actually are.The main features of the aquarium are "Meeting with Antarctica" and "Underwater World", but it also includes several other exhibits and several study rooms."Auckland4.8km from downtownFeatured in 2024 Global 100 - Family-friendly AttractionsHighlights: Kelly Tarton's Auckland is an aquarium converted from an abandoned sewage plant. It was completed by New Zealand marine archaeologist Mr. Kelly Tarton for 10 years. There are 8 major themes on display with its own characteristics. In the fascinating winter wonderland, you can take the Icefield Expedition Vehicle into the viewing area at minus 2 degrees Celsius and watch the colonies of King and Gentoo penguin walking on the artificial snow or diving underwater. You can also experience the excitement of big sharks and Stingrays swimming by in the transparent glass landscape tunnel of the underwater world, and witness how the mighty giant lobster coexists harmoniously with its neighbors. If you want to see it up close, you can put yourself in a cage into the shark viewing tank, or even dive directly into the shark viewing tank.△ Watch giant sharks up closely△ Learn more about marine life in the Southern Hemisphere△ Watch the adorable feeding process of the colonies of King and Gentoo penguinsShow Less - 8.24.6/5247 ReviewFrom1558.3"The best way to understand Maori culture. Going into the hall is the Maori Culture Exhibition Hall. The exhibits are very rich. You can buy tickets without queuing at the scene. There is nothing worth seeing except Maori culture. It is the World War II War Memorial."Auckland1.9km from downtownHighlights: The Auckland Museum, also known as the Auckland War Memorial Museum, is described as a touchstone of New Zealander culture and spirit. It is not only a museum showing Maori history and culture, but also a war memorial reflecting the history of World War II. 1. Overview of the Museum The Museum is located in Auckland's Central Park in the heart of the city, an impressive neoclassical building with different contents on each floor. The first floor showcases the life of the South Pacific islanders, with unique ethnic handicrafts, restored Maori meeting places and daily necessities exhibitions, including a 25-meter-long battle boat. The second floor is a natural science exhibition that includes information about the origin of the earth, the origin of life, various animal and plant materials and specimens. The third floor displays the weapons used in the world wars, etc., to commemorate the soldiers who died in the two wars. 2. Watch Maori cultural performances to learn about New Zealand's cultural history The Auckland Museum conducts rich Maori cultural performances every day, including welcome ceremonies, cotton ball songs and dances, stick dances, weapon demonstrations and Maori war dances that embody the essence of tribal culture to the extreme. The performance is 30 minutes long, and the museum is designed to be very interactive and worth savoring. Priceless Māori treasures, splendid natural history, wonderful Māori cultural performances and occasional exhibitions, must be the best choice to learn about New Zealand.Show Less
- 7.94.5/5124 Reviewbased on 3593 reviews"Very lucky! Seeing lively kiwi birds! Eat! It seems that many people have not seen it clearly several times. I feel very lucky! I also saw giraffes 🦒 and zebras rolling around on the ground 🦓 Very happy trip! !"Auckland4.3km from downtownNo.2 of Family-friendly Attractions in AucklandHighlights: Auckland Zoo is a well-known zoo in New Zealand, located west of Albert Park. The design of the park is very good, and it is also a paradise for photographers. 1. Six themed ecological areas The New Zealand animal display area is divided into six themed ecological areas, namely: beaches, islands, wetlands, nocturnal animals, forests and mountains. There are all kinds of local and foreign animals in the park, not only common animals such as elephants, giraffes and lions, but also rare animals such as white rhinos and ring-tailed lemurs. Among them, the Kiwi kiwi is famous. Due to its degenerated wings, it cannot fly, but its life span can reach 30 years. It is a unique species of New Zealand, and it is also the national bird and symbol of New Zealand. 2. Close contact with animals One of the more attractive points is that tourists can get close contact with animals, such as hand-feeding giraffes or parrots.Show Less
- 7.14.6/5429 ReviewFreebased on 3954 reviews"Just 5 km from down town Auckland it’s the highest volcano in Auckland on Mt Eden. The last eruption was about 15,000 years ago, leaving a crater 50Mt deep. Walk to the top of Mt Eden Volcano, there you’ll get a 360° view of Auckland so long as the rain stays away."Auckland3.2km from downtownHighlights: Mount Eden is located about 5 kilometers south of Auckland's city center and is 196 meters high. It is the highest among the many volcanic cones in Auckland, and it is also the natural commanding height of Auckland. There is a lookout on the top of the mountain, you can enjoy the city view of Auckland. Mount Eden, named for George Eden, an earl of Auckland, has erupted several times, the most recent one being estimated to have been 15,000 years ago. This hill is formed by the accumulation of volcanic ejecta around the crater. From a distance, it looks like a large inverted conical bowl. The bottom of the pit has become a lush green space, which is very special.Show Less
- 6.84.6/55 ReviewFrom11640.41"I recently visited Auckland Sky Tower and found it really cool place, recommend a visit while you are in the city"Auckland86m from downtownHighlights: SkyWalk is a high-altitude walk led and guided by a coach on the 192-meter-high outer ring platform of the Sky Tower. The foot of the walkway is suspended in the air and is only 1.2 meters wide. You'll put on your safety gear and be guided around the Sky Tower by an instructor, all while enjoying panoramic views of Auckland.Show Less
- 6.84.5/5242 ReviewFreebased on 1192 reviews"Not as big as expected, just a pedestrian street, more than ten meters wide, not too many people, maybe because of Easter, there are more shops not open, but there are many luxury brands, the price is OK, and there is the world's cheapest Gucci"Auckland205m from downtownHighlights: Queen Street is an important commercial street in Auckland. The street is about 3 kilometers long, starting from Auckland's waterfront in the north and ending at Karanga Heipi Road in the south. The main street was built in 1840 and named after Queen Victoria. Queen Street is Auckland's prime location, and you can't go wrong here if you want to shop. 1. Feel the various classical ornate buildings along the street. The buildings on both sides of Queen Street are a major attraction. The Edwardian Baroque-style Auckland Dock Building, the 19th-century Greek Revival-style Bank of New Zealand Building, the British Gothic-style building Patrick's Cathedral, the British colonial-style Auckland City Hall, the colonial historical buildings and modern high-rise buildings complement each other, conflicting and harmonious. From the pier, stands the century-old yellow pier building. 2. Gift shops and wool products stores, Auckland's shopping paradise Queen Street There are gift shops and wool products stores on both sides of the street, selling handmade wool robes, Maori carvings, jade, jewelry, shell jewelry and other souvenirs. There is a bronze statue of a Maori warrior holding a wooden club on Queen Street, which is said to be out of respect for the Maori, because Auckland is a place where the Polynesians (the Maori are one of them) are very populated in the world. Smith & Caughey's department store is New Zealand's oldest and most beloved department store. 3. Civic Theatre, Auckland Town Hall, Sky Tower The landmark buildings of Auckland followed by the Civic Theatre. It is located at the intersection of Queen St and Wellesley St. It is located at the corner of the street, and the facade is not large. The building has been restored and is grand and magnificent. It is mainly a venue for opera, musicals and theatre, and is also an important venue for the Auckland International Film Festival. Auckland City Hall is not far away, a typical neo-Baroque building. Not far from Queen Street is the iconic Sky Tower, which can be seen from Queen Street and not far from it. It is a dazzling sight in Auckland. 4. Christmas Parade Feel the festive atmosphere One of the biggest festivals on Queen Street is the annual Christmas Parade. The event is usually held in late November and early December. Visitors should try to arrive on both sides of Queen Street several hours in advance to occupy a position with a good view. The Christmas parade fully demonstrated the tolerant and multicultural society of New Zealand. There were typical English bands, as well as Chinese dragon dance, lion dance and waist drum teams. Major companies displayed their own floats, which were very lively.Show Less
- 6.34.5/5136 ReviewFreebased on 1227 reviews"One Tree Hill is located in Auckland, New Zealand. I've been here for a walk in the morning. You have to try and experience the quite view and place"Auckland6.2km from downtownHighlights: One Tree Hill, also known as One Tree Hill, is located in Cornwall Park on the southern outskirts of Auckland. It is a hill formed by a volcanic eruption about 30,000 years ago and is 182 meters high. On the top of the mountain once stood a large lone pine tree, but now the tree is gone and there is only a monument and the tomb of Sir John Logan Campbell, the father of Auckland. A great place to relax and enjoy the view of Auckland Standing on the top of One Tree Hill, overlooking the beauty of Auckland. Cornwall Park at the foot of the mountain has a large green lawn, which is a good place for strolling and leisure. You can often see cattle and sheep grazing here, which is very interesting. In spring, you can enjoy cherry blossoms here, which is unique. In addition, the park is also a popular barbecue place for locals.Show Less
- 6.04.5/5167 ReviewFreebased on 977 reviews"[View] The air is fresh and pleasant, the green coverage is very large, [interesting] It is very happy to take a walk and breathe fresh air [cost-effective] You can go for free, of course the price is good,"Auckland1.6km from downtownHighlights: Auckland Central Park is a very old park in Auckland, covering an area of 80 hectares, famous for its huge lawns, amphitheatre, exquisite sculptures and museums. 1. Various free cultural and artistic activities Every summer, various cultural and artistic activities, such as concerts, are often held here. Tours and concerts are free. The large-scale outdoor Christmas concert held in early December every year, Auckland Park Christmas, is one of the most popular Christmas carnivals in Auckland. 2. Recreational play If you can't catch up with this time, there are also many recreations in the park. For example, you can go to the lake to play, where there are interesting birds and fowls, they are not afraid of life at all, even if you are very close to them, it will not leave, and will enthusiastically come to you, waiting for you to feed. In addition to walking on the lawn and feeding the ducks by the lake, in Central Park, you can also enjoy performances in the amphitheater, watch the various flowers in the greenhouse garden, and taste the art of exquisite sculpture. 3. Auckland Museum The Auckland Museum is located in Central Park. It is both a museum of New Zealand history, especially Maori history, as well as a nature museum and war memorial.Show Less
- 5.94.3/549 Review"Now it is only a distant view, and in the sailing club you can overlook the Harbour Bridge. Still very good, this attraction has been cancelled by regular tour groups a long time ago, but this time I have gone to the self-operated group of Trip.com , it feels very good, and there are many pigeons here."Auckland4.4km from downtownNo.3 of Water Fun Attractions in AucklandHighlights: Auckland Sailing Club, located in a swamp surrounded by water, locals love to play, swim, surf, sail, slide, or dive in to catch fish. People refer to Aucklanders as thinking about the three "Bs" all day long: the beach, the boat, and the barbecue. 1. Auckland Anniversary Regatta The Auckland Yacht Club's annual sports focus is the Auckland Anniversary Regatta, which is held at the end of January each year. There are more than 1,000 sailing boats participating in a wide variety of yachts ranging from two-meter yachts to thirty-meter-long yachts. Boats, all racing in Waitematam port. The America's Cup is held every four years. Together with the Men's Football World Cup and the tennis Davis Cup, it is known as the "Three World Cups" by the world. New Zealand won the 29th America's Cup in 1995, and then successfully defended its title at the 30th America's Cup in 1999. Sailing has almost become a sport that New Zealanders are extremely proud of. 2. Qianfan Athletics came to the port of the club and looked around, and knew that Auckland's reputation as the "capital of sailing boats" was not justified. The slender masts of the sailboats and the sky towers and buildings in the background formed a unique city. borderline. The moored large and small sailboats and yachts are densely packed and of various types. It is truly a thousand sails competition, which is extremely spectacular.Show Less
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