Things to do in Auckland

2026 Global 100 - Night Attractions

Sky Tower

8.7

Auckland · 101m from downtown

1k reviews

As an iconic landmark of Auckland, the Sky Tower stands 328 m tall and is connected to other buildings, forming a massive city in the sky. The Sky Tower features three transparent elevators traveling at 18 km per hour, reaching the observation deck in just 40 seconds to overlook the entire Auckland cityscape. In the evening, you can enjoy the beautiful sunset and Auckland's night views. Beyond regular sightseeing, the tower also offers a range of high-altitude experiences. SkyWalk lets visitors walk on a handrail-free walkway around the tower exterior at 192 m high, led by a professional guide and secured with safety ropes, suitable for thrill-seekers. SkyJump involves jumping from 192 m along a guide cable, with descent speeds reaching approximately 85 km per hour. Group visitors can also join the Skyline climb activity, reaching about 300 m to overlook the city up close. Ascending the tower in the evening allows you to enjoy both the sunset and the city's night views in transition, with Auckland's skyline under changing light presenting a distinctive scene. △ Climb the 328 m Sky Tower △Overlooking the beautiful city night view △ Take on more exciting projects

2026 Global 100 - Family-friendly Attractions

SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium

7.8

Auckland · 4.8km from downtown

315 reviews

SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium is an aquarium converted from an abandoned underground sewage storage tank, completed by the New Zealand marine archaeologist Mr. Kelly Tarlton over approx. 10 months. SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium features 8 major exhibition themes, each with its own distinctive features. In the captivating winter wonderland, you can walk through the exhibition area into a viewing area at minus two degrees, to watch king penguins and gentoo penguins walking on artificial snow or diving underwater. You can also, inside the transparent acrylic view tunnel of SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium, feel the thrill of great sharks and devil rays swimming past you, and witness how the mighty large lobsters live in harmony with their neighbors. If you want to observe up close, you can put yourself in a cage and enter the shark viewing pool. △ Observe giant sharks up close △ Learn more about marine life in the Southern Hemisphere △ Watch the adorable feeding process of the king penguin and gentoo penguin flocks

No. 3 of Best Things to Do in Auckland

Auckland War Memorial Museum

7.5

Auckland · 1.9km from downtown

343 reviews

Auckland Museum is regarded as one of the finest Museums in the Southern Hemisphere and is renowned for its unique collection of Māori and Pacific treasures. It is also a war memorial for the Auckland province. Housed in one of the country's finest heritage buildings, the Museum tells the story of New Zealand as a nation; from award-winning natural history exhibits to galleries which investigate New Zealand's cultural origins. Scars on the Heart, the Museum's war memorial gallery, tells the story of New Zealand at war, while He Taonga Māori - the Museum's Māori treasures gallery, displays over 2,000 priceless Māori artefacts, including rare carvings and the last great Māori war canoe carved from a giant Totara tree. The Museum is home to an ever-evolving host of galleries and special exhibitions, including Tāmaki Herenga Waka, a contemporary gallery dedicated to the stories of Auckland and the people who call it home. The Imaginarium is the new children's gallery where learning is curiosity lead, and awe-inspiring.

No. 1 of Family-friendly Attractions in New Zealand

Auckland Zoo

7.2

4.5/5

179 reviews

Auckland Zoo is one of New Zealand's leading zoos in terms of animal species and quantity, with approximately 130 species and over 2,000 animals living within the park. One of the zoo's highlights is the Te Wao Nui precinct, which occupies about one-fifth of the park's total area and brings together over 100 species of native New Zealand plants and approximately 60 species of native animals. At Auckland Zoo, you will experience an unforgettable wildlife journey. Home to approx. 130 species from New Zealand and around the world, the zoo is set in lush, natural-habitat-inspired environments that offer you the chance to get up close to amazing wildlife while learning about animal conservation and care. The zoo is ideal for families, couples, and nature lovers, combining education, entertainment, and an immersive environment for visitors to explore for a full day

Auckland · 4.3km from downtown

No. 5 of Best Things to Do in Auckland

Weta Workshop Unleashed

6.8

4.5/5

19 reviews

Weta Workshop UnleashedActually located in Wellington, the capital of New Zealand, not Auckland, this is a globally renowned film special effects and prop production company. Visitors can personally experience the prop-making process, touch props, take photos, and even try out some fun props themselves. Additionally, knowledgeable guides lead in-depth explorations of various props and models in the studio.

Auckland · 112m from downtown

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Auckland Whale & Dolphin Tour

6.6

3.2/5

31 reviews

A speedboat specially designed for watching dolphins will depart from the Viaduct Harbour and shuttle through the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park (HaurakiGulfMarinePark). In about 4 and a half hours, you have a high probability of encountering dolphins and whales. It will be a wonderful yacht trip.

No. 2 of Night Attractions in Auckland

Mount Eden

Auckland · 4.5km from downtown

507 reviews

Mount Eden is a dormant volcano located a few kilometers south of downtown Auckland. It has an elevation of about 196 m, formed by the successive eruptions of three craters. The most recent eruption is estimated to have occurred tens of thousands of years ago, leaving behind a bowl-shaped crater at the summit that is about 50 m deep. The crater floor is covered in lush green grass, looking from afar like a giant bowl filled with greenery turned upside down amidst the city. From the parking lot at the foot of the mountain, follow the gentle trail uphill. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the crater rim. A circular wooden boardwalk runs along the rim, with the deep volcanic crater on one side and a panoramic view of the city on the other. The Māori people once built a fortified village here, and the remains of terraced fields and sweet potato storage pits on the slopes are still visible today.

No. 3 of Night Attractions in Auckland

Queen Street

Auckland · 2.9km from downtown

269 reviews

Queen Street is the core commercial main street in downtown Auckland, New Zealand. It was formed at the beginning of Auckland's founding in 1840 and was named after Queen Victoria. Its northern end reaches the wharf area by Waitemata Harbour, adjacent to the ferry terminal. Following a gentle slope upwards, it reaches Karangahape Road,running through the entire city center, with Auckland's commercial fabric and urban memories spread out along this line. A mix of old and new buildings and glass-curtain skyscrapers outlines Auckland's highly recognizable urban streetscape. As the main street where Auckland's commercial popularity is concentrated, it is densely packed with international brand stores, duty-free shops, wool product and souvenir shops, cafes, and restaurants from various countries, with street performances dotting the area year-round.

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Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill

5.7

4.3/5

165 reviews

Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill, whose green spaces connect with Cornwall Park, are often considered one large park andare a great place for a leisurely stroll. It was formed by a volcanic eruption tens of thousands of years ago and stands approx. 180m tall, with a complete crater still preserved at the summit. The mountain's name comes from a single tree that once stood alone on the summit, which was vandalized in 1994 and 2000 and was eventually removed as it could not be saved. Several native saplings were planted on the summit in 2016, and only one will be kept once they grow to continue the "One Tree" name. Today, an obelisk commemorating the Māori people and a bronze statue of a Māori warrior stand at the summit, and the terraced remains on the slopes are remnants left by the early Māori settlers when they built their settlements.

Auckland · 6.2km from downtown

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5.6

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4.9/5

21 reviews

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5/5

21 reviews

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Mount Eden

Auckland · 4.5km from downtown

507 reviews

Queen Street

Auckland · 2.9km from downtown

269 reviews

Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill

5.7

4.3/5

165 reviews

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5.6

Auckland · 2.5km from downtown

169 reviews

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5.5

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5.2

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Auckland Sailing Club

4.8

4.5/5

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Piha Beach

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