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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