Attractions

Auckland has all of the large-scale attractions you would expect of a big city – museums, galleries, zoos and family amusement parks. Many are free or inexpensive. In this section you will find all you need to know about places to go with friends and family plus ideas for school holidays.

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Listings for Attractions

Find listings by attractions category:Scenic (28)Parks & Gardens (17)Museums & Galleries (17)Leisure & Theme Parks (17)

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Auckland Botanic Gardens

Auckland's largest outdoor garden with a spectacular array of more than 10,000 plants.

Auckland Gardens

The New Zealand Gardens Trust provides ‘Find a Garden’ - the most comprehensive source of New Zealand gardens open to the public.

Ayrlies

Ayrlies is a garden masterpiece situated in the gently rolling countryside of Whitford.

Brick Bay Sculpture Trail

In scenic countryside just out of Matakana Village is Brick Bay Sculpture Trail.

Connells Bay Centre for Sculpture

Located on Waiheke Island, experience a unique collection of contemporary NZ sculptures.

Eden Garden

An award-winning garden created in an abandoned quarry on the slopes of Mount Eden.

Mangemangeroa Reserve

A magnificent landscape of farmland, coastal native bush and stunning estuary views.

NZ Historic Places Trust

Discover what made Auckland tick during its formative years.

One Tree Hill (Maungakiekie)

Stroll around one of Auckland's iconic attractions and discover remnants of a pre-European Maori fortification (pa).

Parnell Rose Gardens

Popular in spring and summer, featuring over 4,500 roses.