Main Attractions in Auckland, New Zealand
- Sky Tower: Panoramic city views; Sky Café and Sky Lounge.
- Auckland War Memorial Museum: NZ social/cultural history, Maori culture, military, natural history.
- Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki: 16,000+ works; traditional/contemporary NZ and international art.
- Kelly Tarlton's SEA LIFE Aquarium: Sharks, stingrays, penguins, marine life.
- Waiheke Island: Ferry ride away; beaches, vineyards, olive groves; bike/hike Mount Maunganui.
- Devonport: Charming North Shore village; waterfront, shops, cafes, ferry to nearby islands.
- Hauraki Gulf Islands: Scenic islands with beaches, hiking trails.
- Waitakere Ranges Regional Park: West coast park; hiking, mountain biking, camping, waterfalls (Kitekite Falls).
- Auckland Zoo: 1,000+ animals; lions, tigers, elephants, giraffes.