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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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Auckland Botanic Gardens
Auckland's largest outdoor garden with a spectacular array of more than 10,000 plants.
Auckland Domain
The Auckland Domain is the city's oldest park and is spacious and diverse. The 75 hectare park has been developed around the cone of an extinct volcano.
Auckland Gardens
The New Zealand Gardens Trust provides ‘Find a Garden’ - the most comprehensive source of New Zealand gardens open to the public.
Auckland Regional Parks
The Auckland Regional Council Parks network is made up of 26 different parks, covering more than 40,000 hectares of land with recreational, historic and ecological value.
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.
Cornwall Park
Cornwall Park is a landscaped park designed for the recreation and enjoyment of all the people of New Zealand.
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.
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