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10 must do's in Auckland
Auckland, the city of sails, has a temperate climate, easy access to the coast, many many vineyards, beaches, regional parks and gardens and numerous outdoor activities. It constantly ranks in the top 5 cities for lifestyle. Within 30mins of Auckland city centre you could be standing on top of one of 48 (extinct!) volcanic cones, walking in a rainforest, dining on top of the world, visiting a tranquil island, enjoying a chilled glass of wine at an award winning vineyard, sailing, surfing.......the list goes on and on. If you are thinking of travelling to Auckland, then these top 10 Auckland attractions might just be for you.
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Situated
within a vast, picturesque public garden, Auckland Museum will
introduce you to exciting stories of New Zealand and the pacific, its
people, natural history, volcanic history, arts and culture.
Open til 5pm every day except Christmas day.www.aucklandmuseum.com
2. One tree hill
One of aucklands landmark sites, situated in beautiful Cornwall park. here you will find breathtaking panoramic views of Auckland city.
www.cornwallpark.co.nz
3. Auckland Zoo
Auckland Zoo has New Zealand's largest collection of animals and is recognised as one of the most progressive zoos in the world. A winner of national and international environmental-related awards, it is home to 179 different species and over 1300 animals.
www.aucklandzoo.co.nz
4. Devonport
Take a 10 minute ferry from the city centre and you find yourself amongst Boutique shopping areas, excellent cafe's,art galleries, extinct volcanoes, and points of historical interest. Where to start? Tour the village in a horse drawn carriage!
www.devonport.co.nz
There are 25 parks in the Auckland region covering 40,000 hectares of land. From the stunningly rugged 60km long black sand coastline of Muriwai to the pohutukawa shaded picnic areas of Wenderholm, all of Aucklands regional parks offer spectacular ever changing scenery, fantastic walks and a great day out.
www.arc.govt.nz/parks
6.The Sky Tower
Visible from almost any location in the city. The sky tower offers breathtaking 360° views across the city, harbours and beyond. Enjoy fine food in the revolving restaurant. Have a flutter in the casino on the ground floor.
www.skycityauckland.co.nz
7.Eat and enjoy
Auckland is a melting pot of cultures. As one of the top lifestyle cities,it attracts migrants from all over the world. This is reflected in Aucklands varied dining experiences.
Find a Restaurant in NZ - Your complete guide to restaurant dining in New Zealand
Oceans of things to see and do. Kelly Tarlton's is a wonderland of snow, ice and amazing underwater sights. Explore the wilds of Antarctica and the natural treasures of the ocean depths
www.kellytarltons.co.nz
9.Mission Bay and other beaches.
From the wild black sand and surfing beaches in the west to the tranquil and popular beaches in the east , Auckland has a beach for everyone. With 120Km of coastline, you can easily find unpopulated beaches if you want to be on your own.
www.aucklandguide.com/beaches
10.Visit a winery
Aucklands gentle climate makes for great wines.
There are numerous award winning wineries in the greater auckland region. Auckland is especially favoured for its merlot, chardonnay and cabernet sauvignons. The picture postcard vineyards offer sumptuous food to complement their amazing wines.