Popular Tourist Attractions in Auckland

With 126 species and over 1000 animals across 17 hectares of parkland, Auckland Zoo is New Zealand’s largest home of wildlife - conveniently located just five minutes from central Auckland. Take an immersive journey through New Zealand’s natural world at Te Wao Nui. Six stunning habitats that showcase New Zealand’s native wildlife, north to south and all in one place. There is lot...

SkyJump is a unique and thrilling attraction. How often do you get to admire the views from New Zealand's tallest structure then jump off it?  Fun, excitement and a test of nerves - Skyjump has it all. SkyJump is a bit like Base Jumping except you've the added comfort of being attached to a wire!  Be your own stuntman as you leap off from an eye watering height and fall to the ground ...

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki holds one of the country's largest and most renowned collections of both local and international art.  It is New Zealand’s largest and most inspiring visual arts experience. Housed in one of Auckland's oldest civic buildings, the gallery first opened in 1880s and since then has been refurbished, redesigned, and adapted to give visitors better access to the ...

Situated in central Auckland, the Sky Tower is the tallest man-made structure in the country. The tower stands at 328 metres and has stunning views across the Auckland skyline and beyond by day and a brightly lit panorama by night. Visitors will travel up the tower in a glass fronted lift and can choose to admire the view from any of three platforms.  Thrill seekers can either walk around ...

Stardome's space centre and galleries are vibrant and hands-on, and place science and mātauranga Māori alongside each other with the aim of reconnecting manuhiri to the cosmos. In combination with Stardome's 360-degree indoor dome planetarium and telescope viewing, it offers visitors a chance to learn how to identify stars and planets in the skies above Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. When weat...

The New Zealand Maritime Museum at the heart of Auckland's waterfront takes visitors on a journey through New Zealand's maritime heritage. The museum's seven exhibition galleries tell the stories of the first Polynesian visitors, reveal the difficulties experienced by European settlers, explore the background of the country's modern sailing masters and celebrate New Zealanders' love of the wate...

Auckland War Memorial is Auckland's first museum, and now resides in one of New Zealand's finest heritage buildings. This structurally impressive neo-classical building commands a striking presence and houses millions of objects, provides educational services, and attracts over half a million visitors a year. The narrative of war and how it shaped New Zealand's identity makes for a compelling s...

Don't miss out on one of the best places to visit in Auckland! SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s takes you on an underwater journey through the Pacific and Antarctica’s unique freshwater and marine environments.  Come in and see for yourself why it's Auckland’s leading attraction!  The vision of remarkable Kiwi explorer and diver, Kelly Tarlton, no trip to Auckland is complete without vi...

Inspiring and comprehensive story of New Zealand's transport, social and technological history, incorporating a state-of-the-art Aviation Hall and plenty of interactivity for all the family. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT) was established nearly 60 years ago in the Western Springs area of Auckland, around the old Pumphouse and its impressive Beam Engine. Here you'll find everythi...

Spanning over 64 hectares, Auckland Botanic Gardens is a beautiful and tranquil setting that's home to well over 10,000 plants from across the world. Auckland Botanic Gardens provide visitors with a chance to admire the rock garden, award winning roses, the spring blossom valley, and the New Zealand native plant collection, including threatened native plants. The Botanic gardens offer help t...

Ultimate city adventure, including bungy and bridge climb over Auckland Harbour.  Home of the world's first Harbour Bridge Bungy Jump, and operating since 2003. The jump of a lifetime. AJ Hackett is a byword for the world's best bungy jumps.  This one, off the awesome Auckland Harbour Bridge, promises an experience you'll never forget.  There's a jump pod hanging beneath the brid...

Rainbow's End has been a fixture of Auckland's outdoor entertainment scene for over 30 years. There's easily a whole day of fun to be had here for all the family, regardless of your bravery level! There are the adrenalin-pumping Invader, Corkscrew Roller Coaster, Power Surge and Fearfall for the adventurous. If you are a real thrill seeking enthusiast then you have to try the brand new ride Strato...