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Auckland
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Attractions in Auckland
Auckland Maritime Museum
The New Zealand National Maritime Museum collects and exhibits a diverse range of nautical and historical artefacts that represent New Zealand maritime history from the earliest Polynesian arrivals to modern day seafaring.
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Auckland Zoo
Dedicated to protecting endangered species and housing animals in natural habitats, this zoo has native and overseas animals, an African savannah, farm animals for kids, and a forest aviary.
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Coast to Coast Tours
Farm and Eco-tour hosted by local NZ-born operators. Experience the West Auckland area where our family has lived since 1922. Includes lunch, Arataki Visitor Centre, craft-shopping, wine-tasting, BeesOnline, Muriwai beach, Gannet colony. Visit our farm and come inside our Homestead for afternoon tea. With "Help the Planet", purchase and plant your own Native tree to offset carbon emissions. Certificates issued and tree tagged and protected. A genuine, authentic and unique tour.
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Cornwall Park
This lovely urban park offers an escape from the city hustle and bustle with oak tree-lined roads, winding paths and grazing sheep and cattle.
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Howick Historical Village
Enter another era at this living museum, where costumed staff and 30 restored buildings recreate an early Auckland settlement.
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Museum of Transport, Technology and Social History
The museum highlights the progression of technological achievements in transportation that have helped shape New Zealand.
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New Zealand National Maritime Museum
Discover New Zealands maritime history through highly interesting and unusual displays.
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Otara Market
The world’s largest Polynesian market, held on Saturdays, teems with shoppers seeking everything from crafts to exotic foods to island music CDs.
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Parnell
Saved from demolition by the efforts of one individual, this restored historic village has specialty and antique shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants and is a trendy nightspot.
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Rainbow's End Theme Park
Targeted to kids of all ages, this popular theme park satisfies the younger set with tame rides and the older kids with wilder rides, a pirate ship and lots more.
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Regional Botanical Gardens
These splendid gardens feature an impressive array of plants from diverse climates.
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Sky Tower
The tallest structure in the Southern Hemisphere, this tower is more than a thousand feet high.
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SkyJump
NZ’s Highest Jump - 192m 630ft. Jump start your Kiwi Adventure by leaping from Auckland's SkyTower. It takes about 11 seconds to reach the ground falling at about 85 kph. The ground rush is unbeatable. Participants wear a full body harness and flying suit (all provided). Unlike Bungy, there is not dangling upside down or bounding around - you simply fall ‘fast and smooth’ and then slow down to land just in the last few metres.
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Waitakere Ranges
This scenic drive takes you past bush scenery, to observation points for spectacular views and to gorgeous beaches.
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Mount Eden
A trip up the highest volcanic peak in mainland Auckland offers striking views of the downtown area and harbor.
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Viaduct Harbour
Visit the center of Auckland sailing and the place for the finest restaurants, bars, and luxury apartments.
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Auckland Museum
Discover the history and culture of New Zealand through this memorial to those who sacrificed their lives in wartime.
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