15 Things To Do In Auckland
Auckland is New Zealand’s largest city and It is not the Capital of New Zealand. Auckland is a natural playground located between two harbors. It has beautiful parks, great restaurants, amazing black-sand beaches, art galleries and a lot more. Check the list of some great, must visit activities.
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1. Visit The Harbour Bridge
Try to climb to the top of Auckland Harbour Bridge with a professional guide for the ultimate Auckland experience.
2. Climb a Volcano
Take a boat ride and walk the summit of Rangitoto Island, a dormant volcano. It is known for some of the best views across the harbour and city.
3. Visit La Cigale French Markets
Enjoy a slice of France at the La Cigale French Markets located in Parnell every weekend. You will find artisan cheese stands, fresh pastries, out of the oven, crepes and a lot amounts of fresh products.
4. Go to The Sky Tower
Visit the highest point of Auckland - The Sky Tower and enjoy the breathtaking views of Auckland City
5. Explore Mount Victoria
Mount Victoria is located in Devonport, is one of the hot spots of Auckland. It has one of the best views of Auckland City.
6. Try Rugby
New Zealanders love Rugby. It is their national sport. Experiencing Rugby with the atmosphere at Eden Park in Auckland is not to be missed.
7. Skydiving
If you are feeling adventurous, the team at Auckland Skydive offers the highest jump in New Zealand’s North Island which is from 16500 ft. You will be able to have the best view of the city as well as North and South coasts.
8. Surf
You can take a dip at one of Auckland’s East beaches in the morning. There are many islands where there are training centers too! New Zealand coastlines are very close to Auckland.
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9. Explore the history
Visit the Auckland Art Gallery and explore the history and culture of Auckland. The best part in Auckland is, you can finish all your trips with a nice food treat.
10. Visit night markets
Auckland is home to many different night markets. They all operate on different nights of the week. Choose and explore the market any day, grab a bite to eat and browse the various antique souvenirs for friends and family.
11. Try local cuisine
Street stalls or cafes, or any restaurant is a must try in Auckland. You can go to Ponsonby. It is a great place to go on a food and beverage adventure. You can also explore nightlife here.
12. Visit Waiheke
Take a ferry to Waiheke Island and explore some of the most gorgeous wineries and vineyards in the world.
13. Rent a bicycle
Cycle around Auckland is the thing won’t be suggested by many. Auckland has some great tracks to explore. For me, it would be from Auckland City to Mission Bay or you can also go around the waterfront.
14. Spend a day at Mission Bay
Mission Bay is a waterfront with its local beach. It has a lot of boutiques and top eateries nearby. Explore the best of both worlds!
15. Explore Pastry Shops
You won’t get this yummy pastry anywhere in the world, I bet you. Take a walk at night or at the time of High Tea - just try as many pastries as you can.