Auckland Airport 42 min
Waitakere Ranges (26 min) Lush rainforest regional park with waterfalls, hiking trails in native bush & black sandy beaches. Auckland Domain (18 min) Established city park containing museums, memorials & the entire blast crater of Pukekawa volcano. AJ Hackett Auckland SkyJump & SkyWalk (20 min) Visitors walk around an open ledge on Auckland Sky Tower at this unique adventure destination. Museum of Transport and Technology (13 min) Interactive zones & exhibits on a 40-acre site including original 1877 pump house & Kiwi cars. Auckland Harbour Bridge (18 min) New Zealand's 2nd-longest road bridge, stretching just over 1km, with bungee jumping facility. Auckland Zoo (16 min) New Zealand's largest zoo, with 130+ species & nearly 900 animals in a range of exhibits. Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki (18 min) Vast array of national & international art, plus Maori works, in a château-style 1800s building. Sky Tower (19 min) Landmark 60-story tower featuring panoramic views, bungee jumping & a high-end revolving restaurant. SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium (25 min) Aquatic life habitats are explored via glass viewing tunnels, displays & shows at this site. Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill (25 min) This 182m-tall volcanic peak with a road to its summit features an obelisk & an observation area. Auckland War Memorial Museum (21 min) A fine neoclassical building & memorial containing a permanent collection & temporary exhibits. Cornwall Park (21 min) This tranquil, grassy park with a cafe & creamery is popular with runners, bikers & picnickers. SkyCity Auckland (20 min) Popular destination featuring a casino with over 100 table games, plus upscale restaurants & hotels. Downtown Ferry Terminal (22 min) Landmark 1912 terminal featuring Edwardian Baroque architecture & a contemporary pier area. New Zealand Maritime Museum (22 min) Museum exploring the country's seafaring history through exhibits & sailing trips on replica ships. |