🌇 1. Sky Tower
Auckland’s iconic 328 m-tall landmark offers panoramic views, a revolving restaurant, and adrenaline-pumping activities like SkyWalk and SkyJump.
🚢 2. Ferry to Waiheke Island
Known for its beaches, vineyards, and relaxed vibe — perfect for a day trip of wine tasting or beach lounging.
🏛️ 3. Auckland War Memorial Museum
A striking neoclassical museum featuring Māori and Pacific collections, natural history, and war memorials.
🌳 4. Auckland Domain & Wintergardens
A massive inner-city park set in the crater of an extinct volcano, includes sports fields, Wintergardens glasshouses, duck ponds, and the Museum.
🌉 5. Auckland Harbour Bridge
Span across Waitematā Harbour; scenic views, with bridge climbs and nearby Harbour Bridge coastal trails.
🐧 6. SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium
Underground aquarium featuring an underwater tunnel, stingrays, sharks, and the Southern Hemisphere’s largest sub-Antarctic penguin colony.
🖼️ 7. Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
The country’s premier art museum, showcasing Māori, Pacific, and international art, housed in a striking heritage-modern building.
⛵ 8. New Zealand Maritime Museum
Explore Auckland’s maritime heritage, from Polynesian voyaging to modern America’s Cup yachts, plus daily heritage boat cruises.
🌋 9. Day Trip to Rangitoto Island
A scenic ferry trip to Auckland’s volcanic island; hike to the summit for stunning views over the Hauraki Gulf.
🏖️ 10. Other Options & Experiences
- Piha Beach with dramatic black sand and surf
- Coast-to-Coast Walk or Waitākere Ranges for scenic bush hikes
- Matakana Markets & Wineries – day trip north for food, wine, and artisan crafts
