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Sat 7th Dec, 2024 Auckland AucklandDive into an exceptional spectacle. This Cabaret performance, characterized by its fresh, innovative, slick, and sexy style, stands unrivalled in its uniqueness. This World Wide Sensation is not to be missed for One Nigt Only at SkyCity Auckland.
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Fri 15th Nov Sea Life Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium General Admission
Fri 15th Nov, 2024 Auckland AucklandSEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's showcases over 30 live animal exhibits in spectacular habitat displays. Located 6km from CBD, close to the famous Mission Bay Beach, it is one of Auckland's top attractions.
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Fri 15th Nov Leigh: Goat Island Clear Kayak Rental
Fri 15th Nov, 2024 Auckland AucklandEnjoy New Zealand's marine life up close in your 100% clear kayak while paddling through the Goat Island Marine Reserve.
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Fri 15th Nov Waiheke Island Fast Ferry Pass
Fri 15th Nov, 2024 Auckland AucklandTravel with Fullers360 on a 40-minute ferry ride from downtown Auckland. Cruise past Auckland's stunning coastlines and beautiful islands as you journey towards Waiheke Island.
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Fri 15th Nov Waiheke Island Wineries' Tour
Fri 15th Nov, 2024 Auckland AucklandIndulge in a Waiheke wine tour with spectacular scenery and world famous wines, shared with your choice of culinary delights.
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Fri 15th Nov Leigh: Goat Island Guided Snorkeling Tour for Beginners
Fri 15th Nov, 2024 Auckland AucklandTake part in an introduction to exploring the ocean that even non-swimmers can join. Snorkel at Goat Island in the company of a passionate instructor.
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Fri 15th Nov America’s Cup 2-Hour Sailing Experience Waitemata Harbour
Fri 15th Nov, 2024 Auckland AucklandClimb aboard a genuine America’s Cup yacht and set sail on the sparkling waters of Auckland’s Waitemata Harbor. No sailing experience required, you can take an active part or just enjoy the journey!
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Fri 15th Nov Sculptureum Gardens and Galleries Entry Ticket
Fri 15th Nov, 2024 Auckland AucklandDiscover more than 800 works of art as you explore the galleries, gardens, and vineyard of the Sculptureum. Admire works from Basquiat, Kraken Art Group, Chagall, and more with this entry ticket.
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Fri 15th Nov Auckland City & West Coast Luxury Tour
Fri 15th Nov, 2024 Auckland AucklandThis tour of Auckland takes you to the most beautiful places of this gorgeous city: spectacular ocean views, volcanoes, rainforest and black and white sand beaches.
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Best SellerAuckland City, Beaches & Rainforest Premium Small Group Tour
63 ReviewsEnjoy a day of contrasts as you discover the best of Auckland’s city, beaches, and rainforests on a fully-guided small group day, including a kiwi-style afternoon tea.
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Best SellerAuckland: Full-Day City Highlights Tour
21 ReviewsSpend the entire day exploring Auckland and its stunning surroundings. See the real City of Sails on a multi-award-winning, full-day tour. Visit all of the city's major highlights with a passionate guide.
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Best SellerAuckland: Guided Small Group City Discovery Tour
107 ReviewsExplore Auckland on a tour designed to reveal the city's highlights and history. Benefit from the insights of your experienced guide and the comfort of a modern air-conditioned vehicle.
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Best SellerAuckland: Waiheke Island Fast Ferry Pass
575 ReviewsTravel with Fullers360 on a 40-minute ferry ride from downtown Auckland. Cruise past Auckland's stunning coastlines and beautiful islands as you journey towards Waiheke Island.
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Best SellerLeigh: Goat Island Clear Kayak Rental
2 ReviewsEnjoy New Zealand's marine life up close in your 100% clear kayak while paddling through the Goat Island Marine Reserve.
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Best SellerWaitakere Ranges Wilderness Experience Tour from Auckland
177 ReviewsEscape the bustle of the city on a half-day tour to Auckland's wild, black sand beaches and lush rainforest. Listen as your guides tell the story behind the forest that covers this land.
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Best SellerAuckland: Ship to Shore Half-Day Excursion
3 ReviewsSee the most popular scenic Auckland sights on an intimate small group tour.
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Best SellerAuckland: Sculptureum Gardens and Galleries Entry Ticket
33 ReviewsDiscover more than 800 works of art as you explore the galleries, gardens, and vineyard of the Sculptureum. Admire works from Basquiat, Kraken Art Group, Chagall, and more with this entry ticket.
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167 ReviewsTreat yourself to a unique combination of sailing and dining with a dinner cruise on Waitemata Harbor. Enjoy a delicious set menu of New Zealand fare while taking in wonderful views of the city.
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Regional Guides
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Auckland Downtown
Exploring on foot is the best way to get the true Auckland downtown experience. Shoppers delight can be found in Queen Street, the nearby Britomart and the upmarket designer stores of The Chancery. If you're looking for waterside dining, the Viaduct Harbour and Wynyard Quarter are a short walk from the ferry terminal on Quay Street.
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Auckland East
Our guide to Auckland East by our Auckland local expert - Enjoying a majestic coastline and awesome views over the Hauraki Gulf, Auckland East is a natural paradise, and a popular destination for birdwatchers, water sports enthusiasts, leisure trampers and foodies. Farmer's markets, wineries, numerous clifftop and shoreline coastal tracks and pretty heritage villages, make this region not just a gift for tourists, but a sought-after real estate location for Auckland's more affluent residents.
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Auckland North
Our guide to Auckland North by our Auckland local expert - Across the Harbour Bridge, Auckland North encompasses seaside retreats, some of Auckland's best beaches, up-and-coming vineyards, and historic villages. The sea is king here but there are some great parks and reserves to spend a few hours getting back to nature.
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Auckland South
Our guide to Auckland South by our Auckland local expert - The culture-rich suburbs of Auckland South contain some of the city's highest concentrations of Maori and Polynesian people, and encompasses the southern end of the Auckland isthmus, from Otahuhu, down through Mangere, Papatoetoe and Manurewa, to the Airport. Great walking trails, rugged coastal landscapes, and a real earthy mix of communities, guarantees some great restaurants, local art, and plenty of stories.
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Auckland West
Our guide to Auckland West by our Auckland local expert - Where the mighty Tasman Sea comes battering onto Auckland's shores, this is nature at its wild and untamed best. Contrasting sharply with the calm, tranquil east coast, Auckland West delights in its reputation as one of the city's most unspoilt areas.
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Beyond Auckland
Our guide to Beyond Auckland by our Auckland local expert. Beyond Auckland there are many contrasting landscapes all within a few hours drive. We’re picked out a f...
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Britomart
Our guide to Britomart by our Auckland local expert - Just a short walk east from Viaduct Harbour, you'll find one of Auckland's oldest quarters, now home to it's newest retail precinct.
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Coromandel
Our guide to Coromandel by our Auckland local expert - A two hour drive from Auckland city, the stunning Coromandel Peninsula is a favourite holiday destination with locals. There are over 400kms of picturesque coastline, beaches and coves, as well as countless bush-clad walkways. Further inland, you'll find rugged, volcanic hills, cloaked in rainforest, containing the world's tallest fern trees – perfect for hiking.
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Devonport
Our guide to Devonport by our Auckland local expert - Auckland’s seaside suburb of Devonport can be found on the North Shore, the picturesque peninsula which forms the northern edge of the Waitemata Harbour.
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Hauraki Gulf
Our guide to Hauraki Gulf by our Auckland local expert. Auckland's Hauraki Gulf is a 1.2 million hectare marine playground for Aucklanders and visitors alike. The spectacular beauty of more than 50 islands, seemingly endless bays, often deserted idyllic beaches, scarlet-splashed pohutakawa forests and the natural backdrop in general of sweeping sand, crystal sea and blue sky are a big draw.
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Mission Bay
Our guide to Mission Bay by our Auckland local expert - Mission Bay is one of Auckland’s eastern suburbs on the southern shore of the Waitemata Harbour and approximately 8 kms from the CBD. To the east, south and west are the neighbouring suburbs of Kohimarama, Meadowbank and Orakei. Looking northwards from the beach, the view is filled with the familiar outline of Rangitoto Island across the water.
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Mount Eden
Our guide to Mount Eden by our Auckland local expert - Mount Eden, southwest of the CBD, is home to Auckland's highest natural point, Mt Eden itself which, at 196m above sea level, naturally offers some of the best 360 degree views of the city.
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Newmarket
Considered by many to be Auckland's premier retail centre (and fashion capital!), Newmarket has a high density of shops and a great selection of trendy bars and restaurants, making it a popular destination for city dwellers who prefer to get away from the hustle and bustle of the CBD.
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Parnell
Parnell prides itself in being Auckland’s oldest suburb which has several iconic features. Mention "Parnell" to most New Zealanders and you will invariably get a response of "Parnell Rose Gardens" or "Parnell Village". From Auckland city, a ten minute ride on a Link Bus will transport you to a whole new world.
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Ponsonby
Two decades ago the run down suburb was a magnet for burgeoning artists and a reputed safe haven for the gay and lesbian communities. Ponsonby today, is ‘colourful’ but respectable, its Victorian-style houses now creating an exclusive residential suburb for Auckland’s upper-middle-class.
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Queen Street
Our guide to Queen Street by our Auckland local expert - If you want to sample a bit of everything that Auckland has to offer, head to Queen Street, Auckland's main thoroughfare. It's 3km long, and stretches from K'Road, all the way to the waterfront, so it's a real artery.
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Viaduct Harbour
The Viaduct Harbour is a magnet for Aucklanders with its compact selection of waterfront cafes, bars and bistros. The Harbour's a huge draw for tourists, too, and there's really nothing better than strolling the waterfront, or falling into an award-winning eatery, as you watch the boats bob about on the water
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Waitakere Ranges
Our guide to Waitakere Ranges by our Auckland local expert - Only 40mins from the heart of Auckland, the Waitakere Ranges offer 40,000 acres of rainforest and rugged coastline, 250km of walking tracks, and some breathtaking waterfalls.
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Wynyard Quarter
Situated between Viaduct Harbour and Westhaven Marina is the waterfront area known as Wynyard Quarter. A transformation project has seen the original port area regenerate into hip and modern extension to Viaduct Harbour.
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