Auckland Airport 42 min
Waitakere Ranges (26 min) Lush rainforest regional park with waterfalls, hiking trails in native bush & black sandy beaches. Museum of Transport and Technology (24 min) Interactive zones & exhibits on a 40-acre site including original 1877 pump house & Kiwi cars. Kitekite Falls (37 min) Large, dramatic waterfall in the forest with hiking paths, wildlife & a swimming hole. Auckland War Memorial Museum (31 min) A fine neoclassical building & memorial containing a permanent collection & temporary exhibits. AJ Hackett Auckland SkyJump & SkyWalk (30 min) Visitors walk around an open ledge on Auckland Sky Tower at this unique adventure destination. Auckland Domain (28 min) Established city park containing museums, memorials & the entire blast crater of Pukekawa volcano. Sky Tower (30 min) Landmark 60-story tower featuring panoramic views, bungee jumping & a high-end revolving restaurant. Cornwall Park (27 min) This tranquil, grassy park with a cafe & creamery is popular with runners, bikers & picnickers. SkyCity Auckland (30 min) Popular destination featuring a casino with over 100 table games, plus upscale restaurants & hotels. SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium (36 min) Aquatic life habitats are explored via glass viewing tunnels, displays & shows at this site. Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki (28 min) Vast array of national & international art, plus Maori works, in a château-style 1800s building. Auckland Zoo (25 min) New Zealand's largest zoo, with 130+ species & nearly 900 animals in a range of exhibits. Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill (34 min) This 182m-tall volcanic peak with a road to its summit features an obelisk & an observation area. Arataki Visitor Centre (14 min) Typical tourist information hub with free Wi-Fi, restrooms & park rangers to answer questions. New Zealand Maritime Museum (32 min) Museum exploring the country's seafaring history through exhibits & sailing trips on replica ships. |