Sights & Activities
Unforgettable Sights
Auckland City skyline and the Sky Tower. The Harbour Bridge surrounded by dozens of yachts on a sunny day.
Adrenaline-rush
Bridge Climb and Bungy – see Auckland’s icon up-close (
www.ajhackett.com).
Sky Jump – base-jump-by-wire from Auckland’s Sky Tower, the tallest structure in the southern hemisphere (
www.skyjump.co.nz).
Relax & Indulge
Pride of Auckland cruise – enjoy a relaxing coffee, lunch or dinner cruise (
www.prideofauckland.com).
Wine tasting – explore one of Auckland’s many wine-growing regions such as Kumeu, Waiheke Island, Matakana or Clevedon.
Top picks
Culture
Manaia – Maori cultural performance at the Auckland War Memorial Museum (
www.aucklandmuseum.com).
Road Trip
Grab The Auckland Guide from a Visitor Information Centre and pick out one of seven suggested touring routes.
Inexpensive or free
Auckland Domain – visit the renowned Auckland Museum and stroll through the Wintergardens.
Great for groups
Sail NZ – experience the thrill of America’s Cup Yacht sailing (
www.explorenz.co.nz).
Culinary experiences
Auckland Fish Market – check out the fish counters, gourmet food stores and cooking school.
Exclusive dining
Bracu – 30 minutes from Aucland CBD and set amongst olive trees in an old Kauri villa, Bracu offers fine dining without the dress code (
www.bracu.co.nz).
Casual dining
Degree Gastro Bar – watch the Viaduct action while you cook your meat on a Stone Grill (
www.degree.co.nz).
Café
Strawberry Alarm Clock – featuring a lunch-style menu, this Parnell café has a tiny dining area and a great little courtyard (t. +64 9 377 6959).
Swishy bar
Bellota – Peter Gordon-inspired modern rendition of an authentic Spanish tapas bar (
www.bellota.co.nz).
Cosy pub
The Bluestone Room – all the charm of the past in a stunning heritage building (
www.thebluestoneroom.co.nz).
Shop or gallery
Aotea Square Markets – browse for organic food, Pacific Rim arts and crafts, hand-made pottery and New Zealand fashion labels (Fridays and Saturdays only).
