Auckland Things to Do Tips by aramat

The Skytower is a symbol of Auckland and at the moment it's the 12th tallest tower in the world (and taller than Sydney's AMP Tower which should fill all Kiwis with pride :-)). It's a great place, the views are amazing from the observation desks.

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Address: Cornee of Federal & Victoria Streets
Directions: Central Auckland - it's easy to find
Website: http://www.skycity.co.nz
Other Contact: enquiries@skycity.co.nz

The Kelly Tarlton's Underwater World is an amazing visitor experience, I had a great time there. There is an excellent underwater tunnel where it's almost like being in the middle of the ocean, surrounded by sharks, stingrays and other kinds of marine life. But what I liked most was the replica of Robert Scott's hut used in his South Pole expedition, it feels very authentic. And I also loved to see the penguins from the snowcat ride: they are such incredible creatures. When I was there, the King penguin colony had a chick who was already as large as the adults, but still had a baby's fluffy brown feathers. It was a very funny sight, like a penguin dressed in a costume.

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Phone: 0800 - 805 050 toll free
Address: 23 Tamaki Drive
Directions: Orakei, about 6 km from downtown Auckland
Website: http://kellytarltons.co.nz

From the Sky Tower's observation desks, there is a great view of Auckland. On a clear day, you can see as far as the Leigh Peninsula (north), the Eastern Suburbs and Hauraki Gulf (east), the Manukau Heads and the Waitakere Ranges (west) and the Bombay Hills (south).

The picture shows the north view.

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Phone: 09 - 363 6000
Address: Corner of Federal & Victoria Streets
Directions: Sky City
Website: http://www.skycity.co.nz