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Updated Apr 2024
- 9.44.6/5770 ReviewFrom30.33
based on 11600 reviews"Very iconic views and definitely worth it if you're making a trip to Auckland. Great way to see the entire city, grab a cocktail, or dinner reservations. If you eat at the restaurant, you get discounted tickets. Walking along the clear glass floor was a little scary, but super safe. Bungee jumpers can be seen jumping off which is neat to see. Elevators are extremely fast and overall it's a very easy experience."Auckland Central102m from downtownHighlights: As a landmark of Auckland, the Sky Tower is 328 meters high and is connected with other buildings to form a huge sky city. The Sky Tower has three transparent elevators, with a speed of 18 kilometers per hour, It only takes 40 seconds to the observation deck and Orbit 360° Dining, where you can overlook the entire Auckland city. You can watch a beautiful sunset and the night view of Auckland If you go there in the evening. Additionally, the Sky Tower is also a goodplace for a high-altitude walk, which is led and guided by a coach on the 192-meter-high outer ring platform of the Sky Tower. △ Climb the 328-meter-high Sky Tower △ Overlook the beautiful city night view △ Challenge more exciting projectsShow Less - 8.74.6/5464 ReviewFreebased on 3949 reviews"Just 5 km from down town Auckland it’s the highest volcano in Auckland on Mt Eden. The last eruption was about 15,000 years ago, leaving a crater 50Mt deep. Walk to the top of Mt Eden Volcano, there you’ll get a 360° view of Auckland so long as the rain stays away."Mount Eden4.5km from downtownHighlights: Mount Eden is located about 5 kilometers south of Auckland's city center and is 196 meters high. It is the highest among the many volcanic cones in Auckland, and it is also the natural commanding height of Auckland. There is a lookout on the top of the mountain, you can enjoy the city view of Auckland. Mount Eden, named for George Eden, an earl of Auckland, has erupted several times, the most recent one being estimated to have been 15,000 years ago. This hill is formed by the accumulation of volcanic ejecta around the crater. From a distance, it looks like a large inverted conical bowl. The bottom of the pit has become a lush green space, which is very special.Show Less
- 8.54.5/5187 ReviewFrom27.18
based on 3074 reviews"In 1983, Kelly Tarleton proposed building an aquarium in unused sewage tanks underground on the Auckland waterfront. The fish could be viewed through a long acrylic tunnel.The aquarium opened in 1985 after 10 months of construction. Tarleton developed a new method for building an acrylic tunnel by taking large sheets of clear acrylic, cutting them to size and heating them in an oven until they took shape. Some of the sheets weighed more than a ton. Due to the refraction caused by light passing through the water and the acrylic sheets used to create the tunnel, the fish appear to be a third smaller than they actually are.The main features of the aquarium are "Meeting with Antarctica" and "Underwater World", but it also includes several other exhibits and several study rooms."Orakei4.8km from downtownHighlights: Kelly Tarton's Auckland is an aquarium converted from an abandoned sewage plant. It was completed by New Zealand marine archaeologist Mr. Kelly Tarton for 10 years. There are 8 major themes on display with its own characteristics. In the fascinating winter wonderland, you can take the Icefield Expedition Vehicle into the viewing area at minus 2 degrees Celsius and watch the colonies of King and Gentoo penguin walking on the artificial snow or diving underwater. You can also experience the excitement of big sharks and Stingrays swimming by in the transparent glass landscape tunnel of the underwater world, and witness how the mighty giant lobster coexists harmoniously with its neighbors. If you want to see it up close, you can put yourself in a cage into the shark viewing tank, or even dive directly into the shark viewing tank.△ Watch giant sharks up closely△ Learn more about marine life in the Southern Hemisphere△ Watch the adorable feeding process of the colonies of King and Gentoo penguinsShow Less - 7.94.6/5254 Review"The best way to understand Maori culture. Going into the hall is the Maori Culture Exhibition Hall. The exhibits are very rich. You can buy tickets without queuing at the scene. There is nothing worth seeing except Maori culture. It is the World War II War Memorial."Parnell1.9km from downtownHighlights: The Auckland Museum, also known as the Auckland War Memorial Museum, is described as a touchstone of New Zealander culture and spirit. It is not only a museum showing Maori history and culture, but also a war memorial reflecting the history of World War II. 1. Overview of the Museum The Museum is located in Auckland's Central Park in the heart of the city, an impressive neoclassical building with different contents on each floor. The first floor showcases the life of the South Pacific islanders, with unique ethnic handicrafts, restored Maori meeting places and daily necessities exhibitions, including a 25-meter-long battle boat. The second floor is a natural science exhibition that includes information about the origin of the earth, the origin of life, various animal and plant materials and specimens. The third floor displays the weapons used in the world wars, etc., to commemorate the soldiers who died in the two wars. 2. Watch Maori cultural performances to learn about New Zealand's cultural history The Auckland Museum conducts rich Maori cultural performances every day, including welcome ceremonies, cotton ball songs and dances, stick dances, weapon demonstrations and Maori war dances that embody the essence of tribal culture to the extreme. The performance is 30 minutes long, and the museum is designed to be very interactive and worth savoring. Priceless Māori treasures, splendid natural history, wonderful Māori cultural performances and occasional exhibitions, must be the best choice to learn about New Zealand.Show Less
- 7.84.5/5248 ReviewFreebased on 1193 reviews"Not as big as expected, just a pedestrian street, more than ten meters wide, not too many people, maybe because of Easter, there are more shops not open, but there are many luxury brands, the price is OK, and there is the world's cheapest Gucci"Auckland Central205m from downtownHighlights: Queen Street is an important commercial street in Auckland. The street is about 3 kilometers long, starting from Auckland's waterfront in the north and ending at Karanga Heipi Road in the south. The main street was built in 1840 and named after Queen Victoria. Queen Street is Auckland's prime location, and you can't go wrong here if you want to shop. 1. Feel the various classical ornate buildings along the street. The buildings on both sides of Queen Street are a major attraction. The Edwardian Baroque-style Auckland Dock Building, the 19th-century Greek Revival-style Bank of New Zealand Building, the British Gothic-style building Patrick's Cathedral, the British colonial-style Auckland City Hall, the colonial historical buildings and modern high-rise buildings complement each other, conflicting and harmonious. From the pier, stands the century-old yellow pier building. 2. Gift shops and wool products stores, Auckland's shopping paradise Queen Street There are gift shops and wool products stores on both sides of the street, selling handmade wool robes, Maori carvings, jade, jewelry, shell jewelry and other souvenirs. There is a bronze statue of a Maori warrior holding a wooden club on Queen Street, which is said to be out of respect for the Maori, because Auckland is a place where the Polynesians (the Maori are one of them) are very populated in the world. Smith & Caughey's department store is New Zealand's oldest and most beloved department store. 3. Civic Theatre, Auckland Town Hall, Sky Tower The landmark buildings of Auckland followed by the Civic Theatre. It is located at the intersection of Queen St and Wellesley St. It is located at the corner of the street, and the facade is not large. The building has been restored and is grand and magnificent. It is mainly a venue for opera, musicals and theatre, and is also an important venue for the Auckland International Film Festival. Auckland City Hall is not far away, a typical neo-Baroque building. Not far from Queen Street is the iconic Sky Tower, which can be seen from Queen Street and not far from it. It is a dazzling sight in Auckland. 4. Christmas Parade Feel the festive atmosphere One of the biggest festivals on Queen Street is the annual Christmas Parade. The event is usually held in late November and early December. Visitors should try to arrive on both sides of Queen Street several hours in advance to occupy a position with a good view. The Christmas parade fully demonstrated the tolerant and multicultural society of New Zealand. There were typical English bands, as well as Chinese dragon dance, lion dance and waist drum teams. Major companies displayed their own floats, which were very lively.Show Less
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FAQ
What are some Best Things to Do in Auckland?
Some Best Things to Do in Auckland include:Sky Tower|Mount Eden|SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium|Auckland War Memorial Museum|Queen Street
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Auckland?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Auckland include:Sky Tower:4.6|Mount Eden:4.6|SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium:4.5|Auckland War Memorial Museum:4.6|Queen Street:4.5
At what locations in Auckland can Best Things to Do in Auckland be found?
The Best Things to Do in Auckland are mainly located in:Sky Tower:Auckland Central|Mount Eden:Mount Eden|SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium:Orakei|Auckland War Memorial Museum:Parnell|Queen Street:Auckland Central
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