Auckland Central
Blow out the cobwebs with a spin around the Waitemata Harbour on a jet boat or experience the thrill of sailing an America’s Cup yacht. If you are feeling really brave you can bungy off the Auckland Harbour Bridge or try a controlled base jump off the Sky Tower!
Or enjoy a spot of shopping in the heart of Auckland – explore designer shops tucked away in and around High Street. Discover an eclectic mix of shops and vibrant al fresco cafes in Chancery’s cobblestone plaza. And visit Elliott Stables’ gourmet food village for a selection of treats.
Check-out Britomart’s vibrant shopping, entertainment and business precinct. Surrounded by heritage buildings discover a buzzing neighbourhood of restaurants, funky bars, designer boutiques and art spaces.
A morning or afternoon at Auckland Zoo is always a fantastic experience. The beautifully designed enclosures make you feel like you’re in the animals’ natural habitat. Discover, imagine and explore the stars above at the Stardome Observatory and Planetarium, or the depths below at Kelly Tarlton’s Antarctic Encounter and underwater World.
Next stop is the popular beachside suburb of Mission Bay – throw a ball around in the park and enjoy fish and chips and an ice cream on the beach. Or relax in one of the popular bars or cafes for a refreshing drink.
For dinner head to the award-winning Annabelles Restaurant in the beachside village of St Heliers for a delicious seafood meal with uninterrupted sea views.
Indulge your cultural side and visit New Zealand’s largest art collection at the newly redeveloped Auckland Art Gallery. Learn about the sacred tribal history, traditions and ancient stories of the local Ngati Whatua tribe on the Tamaki Hikoi (Auckland Walk).
Or explore the latest exhibitions and the stories of Aotearoa at the Auckland Museum in the Domain. In the evening, enjoy dinner up the Sky Tower and the beautiful sunset and city lights, or head to the popular Viaduct and Wynyard Quarter precincts to take-in the glittering water, shining yachts and stylish harbourside restaurants.
