My top picks for Auckland
Sightseeing
Standing at an impressive 328m high, the iconic Sky Tower is NZ's tallest building. ‘SkyWalk’ around the outside on a narrow platform 192m above the ground and take in the breath-taking views of Auckland or ‘SkyJump’ with nothing but a wire between you and the ground below!
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Lofttungutornið
Victoria Street WestStanding at an impressive 328m high, the iconic Sky Tower is NZ's tallest building. ‘SkyWalk’ around the outside on a narrow platform 192m above the ground and take in the breath-taking views of Auckland or ‘SkyJump’ with nothing but a wire between you and the ground below!
Auckland is the city of sails and water lovers - there are always boats of all shapes and sizes on the Waitemata Harbour. Pick a spot in Wynyard Quarter and watch them sail by; then take a wander and check out the sculptures, scenic boardwalks and a marine-themed play space for the young ones.
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Wynyard Quarter
Auckland is the city of sails and water lovers - there are always boats of all shapes and sizes on the Waitemata Harbour. Pick a spot in Wynyard Quarter and watch them sail by; then take a wander and check out the sculptures, scenic boardwalks and a marine-themed play space for the young ones.
The Civic, on Queen Street, is one of the few remaining atmospheric theatres in the world, and regularly hosts major touring musical shows and entertainers. The beautiful domed ceiling inside the main hall twinkles with a recreation of the Southern Hemisphere night sky – no matter what the weather is doing outside.
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Civic
269-287 Wellesley St WThe Civic, on Queen Street, is one of the few remaining atmospheric theatres in the world, and regularly hosts major touring musical shows and entertainers. The beautiful domed ceiling inside the main hall twinkles with a recreation of the Southern Hemisphere night sky – no matter what the weather is doing outside.
Catch a colony of cute penguins, as well as the world’s only display of Spiny Sea Dragons, the biggest species of stingray on the globe, and an underwater aquarium of colourful fish. Watch the sharks at feeding time – or book your own shark dive!
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SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium
23 Tamaki DrCatch a colony of cute penguins, as well as the world’s only display of Spiny Sea Dragons, the biggest species of stingray on the globe, and an underwater aquarium of colourful fish. Watch the sharks at feeding time – or book your own shark dive!
This sprawling park, which sits on a volcanic cone, offers an abundance of greenery, plus unique features like the remnants of a pre-European Maori fort. One of the park's greatest assets is its lookout point: don't leave without taking in the views at One Tree Hill.
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Cornwall Park
Green Lane WestThis sprawling park, which sits on a volcanic cone, offers an abundance of greenery, plus unique features like the remnants of a pre-European Maori fort. One of the park's greatest assets is its lookout point: don't leave without taking in the views at One Tree Hill.
Just a 40 min ferry ride from Auckland and you're in Waiheke Island, Auckland's island of wine. This slice of paradise is a haven of beautiful island beaches and some 30 wineries. Join a wine tasting tour and linger over a vineyard lunch, with gorgeous views to match.
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Waiheke Island
25 Karaka RdJust a 40 min ferry ride from Auckland and you're in Waiheke Island, Auckland's island of wine. This slice of paradise is a haven of beautiful island beaches and some 30 wineries. Join a wine tasting tour and linger over a vineyard lunch, with gorgeous views to match.
Food scene
The night markets are in several different locations across Auckland and they appeal to all age groups. There is plenty of cultural food, fashion, toys and lots of interesting sights and smells to tempt the senses!
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Auckland Night Market
20 Fort StThe night markets are in several different locations across Auckland and they appeal to all age groups. There is plenty of cultural food, fashion, toys and lots of interesting sights and smells to tempt the senses!
The undisputed kings of fried chicken, best enjoyed as part of their behemoth Baller Sandwich.
Peach’s Hot Chicken
2 Queens RoadThe undisputed kings of fried chicken, best enjoyed as part of their behemoth Baller Sandwich.
Desserts are my weakness and Miann makes some of the best. I could live off their delectable gateaux and gelato alone!
Miann Fort Street
136 Fort StDesserts are my weakness and Miann makes some of the best. I could live off their delectable gateaux and gelato alone!
Another fast yet fancy delicacy, Burger Burger takes a classic burger but executes it to its optimal potential. The quality and quantity of meat in the patties are second to none and the fluffiness of the buns always have me impressed. No matter what, the beef and cheese burger can do no wrong.
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Burger Burger Newmarket
3B York StAnother fast yet fancy delicacy, Burger Burger takes a classic burger but executes it to its optimal potential. The quality and quantity of meat in the patties are second to none and the fluffiness of the buns always have me impressed. No matter what, the beef and cheese burger can do no wrong.