Auckland Airport 40 min
Auckland Botanic Gardens (20 min) Sprawling botanical garden featuring many flowers, plants & trees, plus event venues & a cafe. AJ Hackett Auckland SkyJump & SkyWalk (25 min) Visitors walk around an open ledge on Auckland Sky Tower at this unique adventure destination. SkyCity Auckland (25 min) Popular destination featuring a casino with over 100 table games, plus upscale restaurants & hotels. Auckland Zoo (26 min) New Zealand's largest zoo, with 130+ species & nearly 900 animals in a range of exhibits. Cornwall Park (19 min) This tranquil, grassy park with a cafe & creamery is popular with runners, bikers & picnickers. Rainbow's End (20 min) Popular theme park with many rides & roller coasters for kids, costumed characters & concessions. Auckland War Memorial Museum (24 min) A fine neoclassical building & memorial containing a permanent collection & temporary exhibits. SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium (26 min) Aquatic life habitats are explored via glass viewing tunnels, displays & shows at this site. Takarunga / Mount Victoria (41 min) Grassy volcanic hill featuring walking trails, a live music venue & panoramic harbor views. Howick Historical Village (7 min) Recreated village with colonial schools & stores, plus period clothing & artifacts on display. Sky Tower (25 min) Landmark 60-story tower featuring panoramic views, bungee jumping & a high-end revolving restaurant. Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki (23 min) Vast array of national & international art, plus Maori works, in a château-style 1800s building. New Zealand Maritime Museum (27 min) Museum exploring the country's seafaring history through exhibits & sailing trips on replica ships. Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill (22 min) This 182m-tall volcanic peak with a road to its summit features an obelisk & an observation area. Auckland Domain (22 min) Established city park containing museums, memorials & the entire blast crater of Pukekawa volcano. |