Lonely PlanetOct 14
11 of The Best Things to Do in Auckland
From Waiheke ferries and volcano hikes to black-sand beaches and Māori culture, here are the 11 best things to do in Auckland, New Zealand.
home to seafaring vessels from Polynesians to America's Cup
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- All Blacks ExperienceSightface-to-face haka experience
- WaihekeSightisland destination for holidaymakers
- Rangitoto IslandSightisland destination for hikers
- Maritime MuseumMuseumlearn about city's connection to the water
- Ted AshbyPlacehistoric ketch for harbor cruises
- Auckland Dolphin & Whale SafariPlaceoffers dolphin- or whale-watching cruises
- New Zealand Maritime Museum Hui Te Ananui a TangaroaMuseumhome to seafaring vessels from Polynesians to America's Cup
- Auckland ZooZoohas a night habitat to see kiwi
- Western Springs ParkSightborders the zoo and MOTAT
- Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT)Museumcan be reached by free historic tram
- Ponsonby RoadNeighborhoodoffers upscale shopping and fine dining
- Karangahape Road (K Road)Neighborhoodhas an edgier vibe with vintage shops and dive bars
- AzabuRestaurantserves refined Japanese-Peruvian plates
- Duck IslandCafélate-night ice cream parlor
- JoleneBarPonsonby's cowboy bar
- GAYRestaurantK Road bar with dancing and debauchery
- St Kevin's ArcadeAttractionbuilt in the 1920s, houses bars and restaurants
- Gemmayze StreetRestaurantoffers modern Lebanese cuisine
- PiciRestaurantserves fresh-made pasta
- Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland War Memorial MuseumMuseumhosts interactive Māori culture insights
- Auckland DomainParkpicturesque park surrounding the museum
- Sky TowerSighttallest tower in southern hemisphere, offers a thrill
- Harbour BridgeSightoffers bungee jumping
- DepotRestaurantoffers famous fish sliders
- Wētā Workshop UnleashedPlaceexplore film sets from special effects company