Art Galleries. Next to Albert Park sits the Auckland Art Gallery. The space includes a beautiful two-story hall with works by lesser-known European masters. Peruse the 19th-century paintings ...more
It comes as no surprise that the waterfront is one of the busiest and most commercial areas in Auckland, the “City of Sails.” Head to the bottom of Albert St. to find Waitemata Harbour, site of the ...more
Skirting subtropical waters and cream-colored sands, the Bays are a prime venue for in-line skating, kayaking, and parading in the summer months. Kelly Tarlton’S Underwater World. Deep beneath ...more
No visit to Auckland is complete without a jaunt to Ponsonby. While not a historic district, student and gay populations give the neighborhood a more welcoming feel than Auckland’s business district ...more
On the far side of the Domain is the flashy, upscale neighborhood of Parnell, home to vast estates and expensive shops. The most notable architecture is a group of Victorian homes-turned-boutiques, along ...more
The parks of Mt. Eden (Maungawhau) provide a bird’s-eye (or at least a giraffe’s-eye) view of Auckland. Look out for the herd of cows on your way up to the crater summit. One Tree Hill (Maungakiekie) ...more
A residential suburb, Western Springs is home to two of Auckland’s big name attractions: the zoo and MOTAT. To get there, take the #43, 44, or 45 bus from QE II Sq. ($2.60); all stop just opposite ...more
For a distinctive shopping experience, head 20km south of Auckland to the Otara Markets. This mainly South Pacific extravaganza has a wide range of stalls selling fresh fruit as well as arts and crafts ...more
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