Auckland Airport 26 min
Auckland Botanic Gardens (10 min) Sprawling botanical garden featuring many flowers, plants & trees, plus event venues & a cafe. Stardome Observatory & Planetarium (18 min) Astronomy venue with planetarium shows, courtyard telescope viewing & an interactive space gallery. Butterfly Creek (15 min) A mix of zoo exhibits, including a butterfly house, plus a dinosaur area, playground & train. SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium (22 min) Aquatic life habitats are explored via glass viewing tunnels, displays & shows at this site. New Zealand Maritime Museum (21 min) Museum exploring the country's seafaring history through exhibits & sailing trips on replica ships. Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki (16 min) Vast array of national & international art, plus Maori works, in a château-style 1800s building. Rainbow's End (11 min) Popular theme park with many rides & roller coasters for kids, costumed characters & concessions. Cornwall Park (13 min) This tranquil, grassy park with a cafe & creamery is popular with runners, bikers & picnickers. SkyCity Auckland (19 min) Popular destination featuring a casino with over 100 table games, plus upscale restaurants & hotels. Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill (16 min) This 182m-tall volcanic peak with a road to its summit features an obelisk & an observation area. Auckland Domain (16 min) Established city park containing museums, memorials & the entire blast crater of Pukekawa volcano. Auckland War Memorial Museum (18 min) A fine neoclassical building & memorial containing a permanent collection & temporary exhibits. Auckland Zoo (20 min) New Zealand's largest zoo, with 130+ species & nearly 900 animals in a range of exhibits. Sky Tower (19 min) Landmark 60-story tower featuring panoramic views, bungee jumping & a high-end revolving restaurant. AJ Hackett Auckland SkyJump & SkyWalk (19 min) Visitors walk around an open ledge on Auckland Sky Tower at this unique adventure destination. |