Auckland New Zealand

 

Things to do in Auckland 

Auckland is often voted one of the best lifestyle cities anywhere in the world, It has a great cosmopolitan city centre complemented by amazing retreats and relaxing hideaways within half an hour of downtown Auckland. You can indulge in Auckland's shopping, nightlife and exquisite cuisine and experience some of the many attractions and adventure on offer. Whatever your interests, you'll never be short of things to do in the City of Sails.

Auckland Museum

Ancient Maori treasures World war two artifacts and Auckland history

A must for the history enthusiest 

Open daily 10am – 5pm. Admission by donation, $5 per adult is suggested, children are free.

Address: The Domain, Auckland

Phone: 64 9 306 7067

Fax: 64 9 379 9956

Web:  www.aucklandmuseum.com


Glenbrook Vintage Railway
Take a trip back in time in a vintage steam engine  

Sundays and public holidays. Season: Late October to early June.

Address: Follow the Dury-Waiuku route and turn into Glenbrook Station Road (signposted)

Phone: 64 9 636 9361

Fax: 64 9 625 4057

Web:  www.railfan.org.nz


 

Bees Online Honey Centre & Cafe 
Sit back and relax in an award winning Cafe after a 25 min drive from downtown Auckland into rural West Auckland.And for the wine lovers its on an amazing wine trail

Open 7 days a week 9am-4pm weekdays & 9am-5pm Sat/Sun.

Address: 791 State Highway 16, Waimauku, Auckland

Phone: 64 9 411 7953

Fax: 64 9 411 5216

Web:  www.beesOnline.co.nz


Kelly Tarlton's Antarctic Encounter and Underwater World
What a way to view fish,Sharks,Stingrays and penguins without getting your feet wet.

Address: 23 Tamaki Drive, Orakei, Auckland

Phone: 64 9 528 0603

Fax: 64 9 528 5175

Email:  ktinfo@kellytarltons.co.nz

Web:  www.kellytarltons.co.nz


Mission Bay, Auckland
Just down the road from Kelly Tarltons on Auckland waterfront (Tamaki drive) is one of Aucklands most iconic beaches.If you are in Auckland in summer dont miss this for a day out with the family.


Howick Historical Village
One of Aucklands premier Heritage attractions.Step back to 1840 to see what the Europeon settlers found when  they got here

Open daily 10am to 4pm
Admission charges apply

Cafe - Gift Shop - Free Parking

Address: Bell Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga, Auckland

Phone: 64 9 576 9506

Fax: 64 9 576 9708

Web:  www.fencible.org.nz


Museum of Transport and Technology - MOTAT
New Zealand’s largest transport and technology museum

MOTAT has anything fire engines to World War 2 planes, Steam locomotives and a tram ride to step back in time

Address: 805 Great North Road, Western Springs, Auckland

Phone: 64 9 846 0199

Fax: 9 846 4242

Web:  http://www.motat.org.nz/


Princes Wharf
Located in Auckland’s exceptional waterfront precinct, Princes Wharf offers world-class accommodation, restaurants, cafes and bars. 

Address: 147 Quay Street, Auckland City


Pride of Auckland
Enjoy World Famous Sailing,afterall you can't visit the "city of sails" without going for a sail.Or maybe the Dining Cruises on Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour would be more your style.

Address: Corner Quay Street and Hobson Street, Auckland

Phone: 64 9 373 4557

Fax: 64 9 377 0459

Email:  rsvns@prideofauckland.com

Web:  www.prideofauckland.com


Rainbow's End Theme Park
Fun and entertainment for the whole family  .This ones not just for the little kids Mum and Dad.With world famous attractions the fun begins at the Rainbows end

Physical Address: Corner Great South Road and Wiri Station Road, Manukau City, Auckland

Phone: 64 9 262 2030

Fax: 64 9 262 1958

Web:  www.rainbowsend.co.nz


Sky Tower
Aucklands Sky tower in the southern hemispheres tallest building and provides an amazing view of the Auckland skyline

Address: Corner Victoria Street and Federal Street, Auckland

Phone: 64 9 363 6000

Fax: 64 9 363 6032

Web:  www.skytower.co.nz


Stardome Observatory
Come and view the Southern Skies at New Zealand's leading astronomy attraction.  

Address: One Tree Hill Domain (off Manukau Rd), Royal Oak, Auckland.

Postal Address: PO Box 24 180, Royal Oak, Auckland.

Phone: 09 624 1246

Fax: 09 625 2394

Web:  www.stardome.org.nz


Snowplanet
Do you like skiing?Want to ski anytime of the year ?Even in summer.Snowplanet is a world-class indoor snow resort, open 365 days-a-year. 

Address: 91 Small Road, Silverdale (15 mins north of Harbour Bridge).

Postal Address: 91 Small Road, Silverdale RD2

Phone: 0800 SNOWPLANET or + 64 9 427 0044

Fax: + 64 9 421 0167

Web:  www.snowplanet.co.nz


Victoria Park Market

Fantastic market shopping

Address: 210 Victoria Street West, Auckland

Postal Address: P O Box 91-733 Auckland Mail Centre

Phone: 64 9 309 6911

Fax: 64 9 377 8954

Web:  http://www.victoria-park-market.co.nz/


Waiwera Infinity Thermal Spa Resort


Waiwera Infinity Thermal Spa Resort attracts nearly half a million visitors each year with its naturally hot mineral pools, wellness spa, massage and beauty therapies, luxury accommodation, holiday park, waterslides, picnic & BBQ areas and licensed café.   

Address: State Highway 1 (35 mins north of Harbour Bridge) 21 Waiwera Road, Waiwera.

Postal Address:  P O Box 70, Waiwera, Auckland 1240

Phone: 0800 WAIWERA (free phone within NZ) or + 64 9 427 8800

Fax: + 64 9 427 8816

Web:  www.waiwera.co.nz


 

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