Top Attractions in Auckland

• Queen Street - Auckland’s major commercial thoroughfare extending 3 kilometres from the Auckland waterfront to the residential suburbs of the isthmus.
  
  
• Aotea Square - The hub of the Auckland Convention Centre. Often the site of craft markets, rallies or arts festivals, it is a unique combination of pavement, gardens and lawns and is the largest open-air space in the inner city.
  
  
• Viaduct Basin & Harbour - The former commercial harbour on the Auckland waterfront was centre of activity of the 2000 America's Cup hosted by the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron. It is now a development of mostly upscale apartments, office space and restaurants.
  
  
• Auckland Museum - Auckland Museum is housed in one of New Zealand's best-known heritage buildings. One of the finest museums in the Southern Hemisphere, it holds significant collections of natural, social and military history.
  
  
• Sky City Casino - Auckland’s casino is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week for non-stop fun and excitement.
  
  
• Sky Tower - At 328 metres, Sky Tower is the tallest tower in the Southern Hemisphere, offering breath-taking views of Auckland and surrounds for more than 80 kilometres in every direction.
  
  
• Kelly Tarlton’s Arctic Encounter and Underwater World - A wonderland of snow, ice and amazing underwater sights. Explore the wilds of Antarctica and the natural treasures of the ocean depths in our Underwater World.
  
  
• Rainbow’s End Adventure Park - New Zealand’s premier theme park. Open since 1982, rides include: log flume ride, private ship, bumper boats, go-karts and The Corkscrew - NZ's only corkscrew rollercoaster.
  
  
• Auckland Zoo - This zoo focuses on providing its animals with the most natural habitats possible. Spend time in the New Zealand Native Aviary, where you can walk among the birds, and the Kiwi and Tuatara Nocturnal House is a must see.
  
  
• Parnell - Auckland’s most charming shopping and gallery precinct, under 2 kilometres (or just over 1 mile) from downtown Auckland.
  
  
• Waiheke Island - In the Hauraki Gulf, 35 minutes by ferry from Auckland. Take a tour around the wineries, explore beautiful beaches and dine at some of the many restaurants and cafes.
  
  
• One Tree Hill Domain - Together with neighbouring Cornwall Park, it forms the largest area of parkland in Auckland city.
  
  

Top Activities For Auckland (Ellerslie)

• Harbour Cruise - Experience the sparkling waters of Auckland's beautiful Waitemata Harbour and Hauraki Gulf.
  
  
• Auckland Bridge Climb - This Harbour Bridge Experience takes you on a 1 1/2 hour adventure on the Auckland Harbour Bridge - a must do for those wanting to experience outstanding views of the harbour, volcanic geography, city and outer Auckland region.
  
  
• Shopping - The central city area has interesting shopping precincts on Queen Street, in the Downtown complex, plus a host of arcades and side streets. Elegant designer stores display exclusive New Zealand fashion garments in places like the Queen’s Arcade and the Atrium on Elliot Street. Smith & Caughey’s department store on Queen Street offers striking displays and a traditional style of personal service. Aotea Square, opposite the Town Hall, has a market on Friday and Saturday mornings, selling arts and crafts, clothes and jewellery. The Victoria Park Market is open daily and the Polynesian Market, situated just south of Mount Eden, is open on Saturday morning. Factory Outlets and Clearance Stores are also abundant.