Auckland Things to Do Tips by kiwi

Inside the renovated Saatchi & Saatchi building is a nice little café.
The Strand Café,

Just to go into this building is worth your time.
There are several business resident here, and the dining area / foyet area in the very middle of the building is so perfect for meeting people and just taking in the ambience.

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Phone: 09 - 359 9442
Address: 125 The Strand, Parnell.
Directions: Suburb of Auckland, near the inner city.

You will find the most extensive collection of national and international art here in the Gallery.
Historic, Modern and Contemporary Art can be found here, including works by well-known NZ artists, Goldie and Lindauer.
European as well as Maori and Pacific Island artists are featured.
There are two buildings, the Main Gallery and the New Gallery.

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Phone: 09 - 307 7700
Address: Cnr Kitchener & Wellesley Streets, Auckland.
Directions: Off Queen St, find Wellesley Street and look towards the South.
Next to Albert Park.
Website: www.akcity.govt.nz/attractions/artgallery/
Other Contact: 0800 - 309 0831

Sail in a real America's Cup racing boat.
Adults $125
Children $110

2 hr trip, sailing daily, no experience needed.

This is great if you really want to experience sailing a racing boat. There are no comforts, no comfortable lounge to sit in. So you are very exposed to the weather, which can be rather volatile down here in the South Pacific. So be sure this is what you want to do before you do it.
All that aside, and with your sealegs and passion for sailing, you can have a very envigorating sail on a very fast boat.
Have fun!!

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Phone: 09 - 359 5987
Address: Viaduct Basin, Downtown Auckland.
Directions: America's Cup Village, Viaduct Basin.
Website: www.sailnewzealand.co.nz
Other Contact: 0800 - SAILNZ

When you arrive at Auckland Airport, check out the brochure stands, at the Info area, and collect one for the "Airbus".
As well as the timetable for the Airbus it has a great selection of discount vouchers for popular activities and locations such as the Skytower. Well worth the effort to find it and will save you some dollars.

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Directions: Auckland Airport International Terminal.

A visit to Auckland Zoo is very worth while especially because of the very impressive and friendly layout. It is also a wonderful opportunity to see native species as well as exotic ones.
Open daily, 9.30am - 5.30pm.
Last addmission is at 4.15pm.

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Phone: 09-360 3800
Address: Motions Road, Western Springs, AUCKLAND.
Directions: Western Springs exit off North Western Motorway.
Website: www.aucklandzoo.co.nz
Other Contact: Info: tel 09-360 3819

The Wintergarden glass houses and the Fernz Fernery are located in the city park known as Auckland Domain. Situated to the East of the city centre towards a suburb of Auckland City called Parnell. It's a short taxi ride from most of the downtown hotels and a really pleasant "Thing to Do", and the entrance is FREE.



Summer Hours: 9:00am - 5.30pm and to 7.30pm Sundays.
Winter Hours: 9:00am - 4.30pm daily (1 April - 31 October).

There are two glasshouses, one Temperate and one Tropical, both with glorious examples of fauna.
Naturally the tropical house displays the most colourful blooms, often not seen in subTropical New Zealand.
The waterlily pond central to the Tropical house, is a real feature that often attracts photographers.

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Walking around this area, along with the lovely outdoor fernery, is so pleasant and envigorating. But it's also quite 'do-able' for those of us who are not so mobile. A real oasis in the midcity, and together with neighbouring Auckland War Memorial Museum a lovely way to spend the afternoon or morning. You get glorious views of the city, Waitemata Harbour and Rangitoto Island from the steps of the Museum, just up the hill from the Wintergarden.

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Phone: 09-3792020
Address: Auckland Domain, Auckland City
Directions: Borders: Downtown, Grafton, Newmarket & Parnell. Main entrance Park Rd, near Auckland Hosp, Upper Symonds St, across Grafton Bridge. Link bus stops on downtown circuit. Vehicle entrances Carlton Gore Rd, Stanley St, George St & Titoki St
Website: www.aucklandmuseum.com
Other Contact: www.aucklandcity.govt.nz