If you are on a flight to Auckland travelling to this wonderful city of New Zealand, chances are that you’ll be spoilt for choice here. The city is a perfect fusion of modern buzz and the good old charm offering a great retro yet bustling feel to its lovers and travelers.
Start your kiwi holiday with our carefully drafted list of best things to do in Auckland:-
Start your kiwi holiday with our carefully drafted list of best things to do in Auckland:-
- Sky Tower
More than 300 metres above the city stands tall Auckland Sky Tower where if you stand at the top you can very clearly see the fascinating Auckland Harbour Bridge and the engulfing volcanoes that have enveloped the city. Those with adventurous nerves can get themselves harnessed up to do a Sky Jump falling from Sky Tower at a whooping 85kmh. Atta Boy! That’s something!
- Bungy Jumping
- Mount Eden
At the Mount Eden suburb, lies this now defunct volcano which is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Auckland owing to its feel of giving the city’s different angle. Not just it provides the best 360 degree view from the tallest natural city point, but makes all the efforts worthwhile of climbing that high to get up there.
- Waiheke Island
You’ll absolutely fall in love with Waiheke Island for its offerings; food, wine and culture. Just at the centre of the Hauraki Gulf, the island is best known for its polished wineries, breathtaking scenic views and plethora of activities right from mountain biking to archery. Just at a distance of 30 minute ferry ride from Auckland this island can’t be missed by any travel lover while in Auckland.
- Shopping
Queen Street is filled with elite kiwi high end fashion and street stores as Glassons and Cotton, but if you are eyeing for something more classy and unique then march straight towards Karangahape Road, or K’ Road as the locals say where a multitude of vintage stores will treat your sore eyes. Or if your purpose of shopping in Auckland is to pick up glossy stuff from well known designer boutiques then make your way to Lone Street or the Ponsonby suburbs.
- Auckland Art Gallery
Housing more than 16000 traditional and new age artworks, Auckland Art Gallery is just located in the heart of the city that organizes travelling exhibitions time to time. If you are a history or culture enthusiast then it’s the best place to know more about Auckland’s history and culture. Even if you didn't plan earlier and this blog is tempting you, do catch last minute flights to Auckland and enjoy the unplugged fun.
- Domain
Well don’t wonder what Domain is! It is Auckland’s largest park which is an ideal place to chill provided the weather is pleasant. Be the guide yourself and tour the whole park curiously, gaze at the wintergardens, see Auckland Museum or just lay back and marvel at the sprawled lush greenery wrapped around you.