Auckland Free Visitor Attractions
Nestled between two harbours, Auckland is New Zealand's largest city brimming with cultural excitement, sea-flavoured challenges and attractions and activities of all kinds. Auckland tourism is alive and well with the region being a popular tourist area. Auckland City boasts world-class shopping, restaurants, 5-star accommodation, wine bars and night clubs, art galleries and cafes. The surrounding Auckland region features vineyards, stunning beaches, pristine rainforest, wildlife encounters, island adventures and endless water activities.
Things to do in Auckland are endless and range from the extreme adventure activity, to a fine wine tasting at one of Auckland's North West vineyards, to a leisurely day of shopping at one of Auckland's many world class shopping malls. For the extreme you can base jump off the Sky Tower attached only by a wire, bungy jump off the Auckland Harbour Bridge, dive the famous Goat Island Marine Reserve, or even swim with sharks.
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AUCKLAND BOTANIC GARDENS - South Auckland
AUCKLAND BOTANIC GARDENS - South Auckland
Auckland Botanic Gardens is home to over 10,000 plants from around the world. With something always in bloom it is a great place to take the family, enjoy a guided tour and relax in Cafe Miko. Huakaiwaka, the Auckland Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre is a unique site to launch a new product, hold conferences, team-building days or wedding venue.
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AOTEA SQUARE - Auckland
AOTEA SQUARE - Auckland
Aotea Square is the unifying centre of all the activity that occurs within Auckland Live venues. At 4,500 square metres, the Square is the largest open-air space in the inner city of Auckland and is used for a myriad of different activities including festivals, parades, political rallies, cultural shows and community events.
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AUCKLAND DOMAIN - Auckland
AUCKLAND DOMAIN - Auckland
The Auckland Domain is the city's oldest park and is spacious and diverse. The 75 hectare park has been developed around the cone of an extinct volcano. There are formal gardens, duck ponds, large green open spaces edged by mature trees, bush walks and statuary.
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AUCKLAND FREE WALKING TOURS - Auckland
AUCKLAND FREE WALKING TOURS - Auckland
Auckland Free Walking Tours is one of the most convenient and insightful ways to explore the City of Sails. The walk leaves from the Queens Wharf Village (89 Quay Street) — daily* at 10.30am. The entire walk will take between 2.5 and 3 hours, and we’ll be walking rain or shine.
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COAST TO COAST WALKWAY - Auckland
COAST TO COAST WALKWAY - Auckland
There are few places in the world where you can walk from one ocean to a completely different one in just a couple of hours. The Auckland Coast to Coast Walkway is special not just for this unique fact, but that it takes you over such a huge variety of landscapes.
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FHE GALLERIES - Auckland
FHE GALLERIES - Auckland
Established in 1993 by Fogarty, Hojsgaard and Entwisle (or FHE), FHE Galleries exhibit work from the Pacific and New Zealand’s premier artists alongside contemporary and ethnographical pieces. Inside the Kitchener Street gallery you will find a range of photography, furniture, glass, applied arts, sculpture and painting pieces.
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GOAT ISLAND MARINE RESERVE - Auckland
GOAT ISLAND MARINE RESERVE - Auckland
Head to Goat Island Marine Reserve to get up close to masses of colourful fish. Goat Island is New Zealand’s first and most accessible marine reserve and an amazing spot for snorkelling and diving. After a day in the water, stop in at the nearby community of Leigh for a bite to eat and a craft beer.
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GOW LANGSFORD GALLERY - Auckland
GOW LANGSFORD GALLERY - Auckland
Gow Lansford Gallery Kitchener Street is located in the historic St James building on the corner of Kitchener and Wellesley Streets. The gallery features a regularly evolving programme of exhibitions as well as a space dedicated to Editions.
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HUNUA FALLS UPPER LOOKOUT WALK - East Auckland
HUNUA FALLS UPPER LOOKOUT WALK - East Auckland
Hunua Falls is one of the most popular spots for walkers in the bush-clad Hunua Ranges in Auckland’s east. This walk is a great way to see the Hunua Falls from all angles and enjoy the surrounding forest. It climbs from the Wairoa River below the Falls through beautiful lush forest, along a shady stream to an excellent lookout platform.
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KITEKITE TRACK WAITAKERE RANGES - Auckland
KITEKITE TRACK WAITAKERE RANGES - Auckland
Kitekite Track is a great introduction to the natural beauty of the Waitakere Ranges. With waterfalls, streams, pools and beautiful native bush, this is a great short walk that’s suitable for the whole family. Walk through native plant life including nikau palms, silver tree ferns and regenerated kauri, and hear the call of the Tuis.
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MANUKAU HEADS LIGHTHOUSE - Auckland
MANUKAU HEADS LIGHTHOUSE - Auckland
The views as you drive along Awhitu Peninsula are truly magnificent, with the Manukau Heads Lighthouse sitting proudly at the very tip. This lighthouse is particularly special as it’s one of only a few in New Zealand you can actually climb to the top of.
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MOUNT EDEN / MAUNGAWHAU - Auckland
MOUNT EDEN / MAUNGAWHAU - Auckland
Mount Eden is a vibrant, funky suburb with a winning combination of culture and nature. Walk to the top of Mount Eden’s volcanic cone for some of the best views in Auckland and afterwards treat yourself to a spot of shopping in the village and lunch at one of the hip local cafés
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MURIWAI BEACH - Auckland
MURIWAI BEACH - Auckland
Muriwai Beach is a beautiful, windswept beach on Auckland’s wild west coast. Its pounding waves draw surfers and its dramatic stretch of black volcanic sand is perfect for a walk to blow out the cobwebs. Don’t miss the impressive sight of the huge gannet colonies nestled on the rugged coastline.
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NEW ZEALAND MARITIME MUSEUM - Auckland
NEW ZEALAND MARITIME MUSEUM - Auckland
Museum entry is FREE for Aucklanders. New Zealand’s most celebrated mariner, Sir Peter Blake was a peerless ocean racer and passionate environmentalist. This stunning permanent exhibition celebrates his remarkable achievements, as well as paying tribute to New Zealand's world-renowned design and yachting prowess.
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NORTH SHORE COASTAL WALK - Auckland
NORTH SHORE COASTAL WALK - Auckland
The North Shore Coastal Walk begins at Long Bay Regional Park and weaves through the beaches and suburbs of ‘the Shore’ and out to Devonport. The route is accessible at all tides, following cliff top tracks, pedestrian shortcuts, steps and footpaths.
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OLD MILL TRACK, Whangaparapara - Great Barrier Island
OLD MILL TRACK, Whangaparapara - Great Barrier Island
Discover the site of the Kauri Timber Company sawmill and an historic steam traction engine. At low tide, the track can be walked around the shoreline, beginning at The Green Campsite.
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PUKOROKORO MIRANDA SHOREBIRD CENTRE - Auckland
PUKOROKORO MIRANDA SHOREBIRD CENTRE - Auckland
Located only an hour from Auckland the Pukorokoro Miranda Shorebird Centre is an excellent stop to escape the city and have a look at some of New Zealand’s amazing birdlife. Best birdwatching is two hours either side of high tide.
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RANGITOTO ISLAND WALKS - Auckland
RANGITOTO ISLAND WALKS - Auckland
Emerging from the sea just 600 years ago, pest-free Rangitoto Island is the youngest volcano in New Zealand. An Auckland icon and deeply enriched with history, it's long been a favourite day trip for walkers. The walk takes in various lookout stops but it's the spectacular 360-degree views at the top that will ensure your efforts are greatly rewarded.
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SHAKESPEAR REGIONAL PARK - Auckland
SHAKESPEAR REGIONAL PARK - Auckland
Shakespear Regional Park boasts an incredible location, taking up most of the tip of Whangaparaoa Peninsula, which juts out into the Hauraki Gulf. The park is a wildlife sanctuary, with an abundance of birdlife in particular.
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STONY BATTER HISTORIC RESERVE - Waiheke Island
STONY BATTER HISTORIC RESERVE - Waiheke Island
Stony Batter Historic Reserve, at the eastern end of Waiheke Island, is named for its unusual rocky outcrops and is the site of extensive tunnels and gun emplacements dating back to WWII. This short walk combines fascinating history and the beautiful scenery Waiheke Island is famous for. It’s accessible all year round and is perfect for all ages.
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TAMAKI DRIVE WALK - Auckland
TAMAKI DRIVE WALK - Auckland
Walking along Tamaki Drive is one of the best ways to appreciate the beauty of Auckland’s amazing harbour setting. Tamaki Drive curves along the waterfront from downtown Auckland to St Heliers Bay, offering a superb outlook over the sparkling Waitemata Harbour.
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TE URU WAITAKERE CONTEMPORARY GALLERY - Auckland
TE URU WAITAKERE CONTEMPORARY GALLERY - Auckland
Te Uru is open to the public from Monday to Sunday, 10am to 4.30pm. Entry is free. We also open in the evening for special events. We present a diverse programme of contemporary exhibitions, events and activities, including art, craft and design, to reflect and strengthen the full diversity of cultural identities, interests and potential of our community.
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TIRITIRI MATANGI ISLAND WALKS - Auckland
TIRITIRI MATANGI ISLAND WALKS - Auckland
See a variety of native birds on the walks on this pest-free island, as well as views of the surrounding islands. A reasonable standard of fitness is required for some tracks. Tracks are clearly marked and signposted.
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WYNYARD QUARTER - Auckland
WYNYARD QUARTER - Auckland
Head to Wynyard Quarter, Auckland’s most recently developed waterfront precinct, for great dining, family friendly playspaces, and great markets and outdoor cinema in the summer. Enjoy a meal overlooking the water at North Wharf and don’t miss the fantastic Auckland Fish Market.
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