What to Do in Auckland in 6 Days? Travel Guide and Tips

Day 1 | Morning

Sky Tower

Opening Hours: Monday-Wednesday 9:00-22:00; Sunday-Thursday 8:30-22:30(May-October). Friday-Saturday 8:30-23:30 (November-April). Opening hours may be temporarily adjusted depending on weather conditions.

Ticket Price: 32 NZD

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Victoria St W, Auckland

The Sky Tower is 328 meters high and is a landmark of Auckland. On weekdays, the Sky Tower has only red and white lights, but when it comes to holidays or important events, the light color of the tower will change according to the theme of the day. 1. The Sky City Sky Tower is integrated with other buildings to form a huge Sky City (SkyCity), which brings together ten restaurants and bars, hotels, theaters and many tourism adventure activities. Huge underground car park and intercity bus terminal. 2. Observation deck with excellent view The main entrance of the tower is located in the basement of Harrah's Sky City Hotel, from which you can climb to the main observation deck with a height of 186 meters. There are two ways to climb the tower: climb the 1267 stairs and take the elevator directly from the ground floor. The Sky Tower has three transparent elevators that ascend at a speed of 18 kilometers per hour, taking you to the top observation deck and revolving restaurant in just 40 seconds, where you can overlook the entire Auckland city like an angel. It is recommended to choose to go in the evening and watch a beautiful sunset first. When night falls, you can also overlook the night view of Auckland. Standing on the observation deck, you can also muster the courage to stand on the glass floor and watch the scenery under your feet. 3. Sky Tower Walk Sky Tower Walk is a high-altitude walk led and guided by a coach on the 192-meter-high outer ring platform of the Sky Tower. The foot of the walkway is suspended in the air and is only 1.2 meters wide. Put on your safety gear and walk around the Sky Tower with your instructor for a 360-degree view of Auckland from above. In addition to normal walking, the coach will also teach you some difficult movements, such as leaning out of the trail half-length, relying on the strength of the rope to pull the body to ensure that it will not fall out of the tower, which is absolutely safe. 4. SkyJump sky tethered jump, the extreme project of SkyJump Sky Tower, will definitely make you tempted. This bungee jump is different from ordinary bungee jumping. The rope is hanging behind you, making you jump from the tower like a movie stuntman, and then quickly fall (about 85 kilometers per hour) for 11 seconds. The soft inflatable cushion ensures smooth and easy landing.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Alecia: This is definitely not the highest tower I have been in But I felt the safest and had a beautiful view over the whole Auckland. Went there just before sunset so I could enjoy the view at semi daylight and night.view.

Trip.com User: One of the attractions to visit in Auckland, especially at dinner at the revolving restaurant at night, the view is great! If you want to challenge the high-altitude jump, you can challenge upstairs

Day 1 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Sky Tower, Auckland War Memorial Museum next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Auckland War Memorial Museum

Opening Hours: Open from 10:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 25 NZD

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: Parnell, Auckland 1010, New Zealand

The Auckland Museum, also known as the Auckland War Memorial Museum, is described as a touchstone of New Zealander culture and spirit. It is not only a museum showing Maori history and culture, but also a war memorial reflecting the history of World War II. Museums are definitely the first stop on a trip for visitors who want to learn more about New Zealand and its people. 1. Overview of the Museum The Museum is located in Auckland's Central Park in the heart of the city, an impressive neoclassical building with different contents on each floor. The first floor showcases the life of the South Pacific islanders, with unique ethnic handicrafts, restored Maori meeting places and daily necessities exhibitions, including a 25-meter-long battle boat. The second floor is a natural science exhibition that includes information about the origin of the earth, the origin of life, various animal and plant materials and specimens. The third floor displays the weapons used in the world wars, etc., to commemorate the soldiers who died in the two wars. 2. Watch Maori cultural performances to learn about New Zealand's cultural history The Auckland Museum conducts rich Maori cultural performances every day, including welcome ceremonies, cotton ball songs and dances, stick dances, weapon demonstrations and Maori war dances that embody the essence of tribal culture to the extreme. The performance is 30 minutes long, and the museum is designed to be very interactive and worth savoring. Priceless Māori treasures, splendid natural history, wonderful Māori cultural performances and occasional exhibitions, must be the best choice to learn about New Zealand.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Tonycd: Nice attraction in New Zealand not far from the Auckland Bridge

Day 1 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Auckland War Memorial Museum, Hotel Fitzroy Curated by Fable nearby is the best place to stay.

Hotel Fitzroy Curated by Fable

With a stay at Hotel Fitzroy Curated by Fable in Auckland (Grey Lynn), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Auckland Zoo and Eden Park. This 5-star hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Sky Tower and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Viaduct Harbour. Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Make yourself at home in one of the 10 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring free minibar items and espresso makers. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and complimentary newspapers.

Day 2 | Morning

Kelly Tarlton's Antarctic Encounter & Underwater World

Opening Hours: 9:30-17:00 (last admission time: 16:30)

Ticket Price: 39 NZD

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: 23 Tamaki Dr, Orakei, Auckland 1071, New Zealand

Kelly Tarton's Underwater World is an aquarium converted from an abandoned sewage plant. It was completed by New Zealand marine archaeologist Mr. Kelly Tarton with 10 years of effort. The Antarctic Pavilion opened to the public in 1985, and the founder died a few weeks after it opened. There are 8 major themes on display in the museum, each with its own characteristics. 1. Have a big adventure with penguins in the winter wonderland. The fascinating attraction here is the permanent winter wonderland here, where you can see penguins, and you can take the icefield adventure vehicle to enter the viewing area of minus two degrees, and you can see walking in artificial snow Emperor penguins and gentoo penguins diving to the ground or underwater. Whenever an expedition vehicle passes by, the enthusiastic penguins stand up and look around, very naive and gentlemanly. You will also see penguins who are going through the "molting period" lying motionless on the snow, lazy and sloppy. 2. Seek thrills and dance with sharks in the transparent glass landscape tunnel of the underwater world, you can feel the excitement of big sharks and devil fish swimming by, you can witness how the mighty big lobster coexists harmoniously with its neighbors, and you can also carefully Observe the daily life of various marine life. If you want to see it up close, you can put yourself in a cage and enter the shark viewing pool, and if that doesn't feel exciting enough, you can even dive directly into the viewing pool.

Day 2 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Kelly Tarlton's Antarctic Encounter & Underwater World, don’t forget pay a visit to Matamata.

Matamata

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: 1 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Matamata

The town of Matamata is the filming location of the movie "The Lord of the Rings". Those who have seen the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy and the "Hobbit" series of movies will definitely be fascinated by the scenes where the Hobbits live and live. . Here, you can follow the tour guide to experience the scenes in the movie. It must be a tourist destination that fans of "Lord of the Rings" are looking forward to.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Steve_HK: Dreamy scenery, New Zealand is really 10 points beautiful!

Day 2 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Villas Waiheke in advance, because all the tourists head to Matamata love staying at it.

Villas Waiheke

Villas Waiheke is perfectly located for both business and leisure guests in Auckland. The hotel has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Service-minded staff will welcome and guide you at the Villas Waiheke. Comfortable guestrooms ensure a good night's sleep with some rooms featuring facilities such as television LCD/plasma screen, additional bathroom, carpeting, cleaning products, clothes rack. Recuperate from a full day of sightseeing in the comfort of your room or take advantage of the hotel's recreational facilities, including outdoor pool, garden. A welcoming atmosphere and excellent service are what you can expect during your stay at Villas Waiheke.

Day 3 | Morning

Auckland Zoo

Opening Hours: 9:30-17:00 (final admission time 16:15), Christmas is not open.

Ticket Price: 24 NZD

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: Motions Rd, Western Springs, Auckland 1022, New Zealand

Auckland Zoo is a well-known zoo in New Zealand, located west of Albert Park. The design of the park is very good, and it is also a paradise for photographers. 1. Six themed ecological areas The New Zealand animal display area is divided into six themed ecological areas, namely: beaches, islands, wetlands, nocturnal animals, forests and mountains. There are all kinds of local and foreign animals in the park, not only common animals such as elephants, giraffes and lions, but also rare animals such as white rhinos and ring-tailed lemurs. Among them, the Kiwi kiwi is famous. Due to its degenerated wings, it cannot fly, but its life span can reach 30 years. It is a unique species of New Zealand, and it is also the national bird and symbol of New Zealand. 2. Close contact with animals One of the more attractive points is that tourists can get close contact with animals, such as hand-feeding giraffes or parrots.

Day 3 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Auckland Zoo, you can head to New Zealand Maritime Museum, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

New Zealand Maritime Museum

Opening Hours: Open from 10:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 20 NZD

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours

Location: Corner of Quay and Hobson Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1140, New Zealand

Located in Auckland, the National Maritime Museum of New Zealand showcases New Zealand's maritime history. Everything from a variety of quirky models, ships, to life-size displays. One of the best maritime museums in the world The museum is known as one of the best maritime museums in the world. The 14 exhibition halls have different themes. Some of them tell stories from the epic adventures of Polynesian navigators to the history of European settlement. Ships and coastal trade, while others recount the glorious exploits of sports heroes.

Day 3 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Ohtel Auckland in advance, because all the tourists head to New Zealand Maritime Museum love staying at it.

Ohtel Auckland

The Ohtel Auckland is an ideal spot for travelers wanting to discover the city. The Ohtel Auckland offers a pleasant stay in Auckland Central for those traveling for business or leisure.

With Auckland Train And Bus Terminal just 700m away and Auckland International Airport only 28km away, transportation is very convenient. Famous local attractions Arcturus, Overnight Cruise and Viaduct Harbour, can all be reached with a short walk.

After a long day of sightseeing, guests can retire to the comfort of the hotel. Guests of this Auckland Central hotel can make use of the parking facilities.

When it comes to Auckland Central hotels, the Ohtel Auckland is highly regarded for its excellent facilities.

Day 4 | Morning

Auckland Sailing Club

Ticket Price: 1 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours

Location: 10 Tamaki Dr, Orakei Bay, Auckland 1071

Auckland Sailing Club, located in a swamp surrounded by water, locals love to play, swim, surf, sail, slide, or dive in to catch fish. People refer to Aucklanders as thinking about the three "Bs" all day long: the beach, the boat, and the barbecue. 1. Auckland Anniversary Regatta The Auckland Yacht Club's annual sports focus is the Auckland Anniversary Regatta, which is held at the end of January each year. There are more than 1,000 sailing boats participating in a wide variety of yachts ranging from two-meter yachts to thirty-meter-long yachts. Boats, all racing in Waitematam port. The America's Cup is held every four years. Together with the Men's Football World Cup and the tennis Davis Cup, it is known as the "Three World Cups" by the world. New Zealand won the 29th America's Cup in 1995, and then successfully defended its title at the 30th America's Cup in 1999. Sailing has almost become a sport that New Zealanders are extremely proud of. 2. Qianfan Athletics came to the port of the club and looked around, and knew that Auckland's reputation as the "capital of sailing boats" was not justified. The slender masts of the sailboats and the sky towers and buildings in the background formed a unique city. borderline. The moored large and small sailboats and yachts are densely packed and of various types. It is truly a thousand sails competition, which is extremely spectacular. 3. Tourists can choose to go to sea with the yacht and lie on the deck to enjoy sunbathing. Here, rainbows are also very common.

Day 4 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Auckland Sailing Club, you can head to Sheep World, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Sheep World

Opening Hours: 9:00-17:00, rest at Christmas.

Ticket Price: 16 NZD

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: 324 SH 1 (4km north of Warkworth), Warkworth, New Zealand

The picturesque Sheep World is located north of Auckland, on National Highway 1. It is a very famous leisure place in Auckland. Local residents often take their children and families to the Sheep World on a full-day ranch tour during the holidays. Here you can watch cute sheep and sheepdog performances, experience a fun sheep shearing trip, and more.

Day 4 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Walton Park Motor Lodge in advance, because all the tourists head to Sheep World love staying at it.

Walton Park Motor Lodge

The 4-star Walton Park Motor Lodge offers comfort and convenience whether you're on business or holiday in Warkworth. The hotel offers a high standard of service and amenities to suit the individual needs of all travelers. Wi-Fi in public areas, car park, meeting facilities, laundry service/dry cleaning, tours are there for guest's enjoyment. Guestrooms are fitted with all the amenities you need for a good night's sleep, including microwave, television, coffee/tea maker, kitchenette, satellite/cable TV. Recuperate from a full day of sightseeing in the comfort of your room or take advantage of the hotel's recreational facilities, including garden, outdoor pool. Walton Park Motor Lodge combines warm hospitality with a lovely ambiance to make your stay in Warkworth unforgettable.

Day 5 | Morning

Rainbow's End

Opening Hours: Open on Sat-Sun,10:00am-5:00pm;Open on Mon-Fri,10:00am-4:00pm

Ticket Price: 10 USD

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: 2 Clist Crescent, Manukau City Centre, Auckland 2104, New Zealand

Retro wooden buildings, western cowboy and pirate-inspired themes, and moderately thrilling rides make this a great place to relax and unwind. Every weekend when the weather is fine, Puroland always welcomes tourists of different ages and even families. If you want to experience fun projects, you can play the 360-degree spinning roller coaster, the big pendulum, the pirate ship, the jumping machine, etc. For family trips, there are also lovely KidzKingdom and leisure facilities such as carousel, 3D movies, bumper cars and so on.

Day 5 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Rainbow's End, you can head to Eden Garden, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Eden Garden

Opening Hours: Open on Wed-Sun,9:00am-4:00pm

Ticket Price: 12 NZD

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: 24 Omana Avenue, Epsom, Auckland, New Zealand

Eden Garden is located at the foot of Mount Eden. There are many plants unique to New Zealand planted in the garden, especially in the flowering season, you can enjoy the blooming camellias and North American rhododendrons, which are very beautiful. There is also a cafe in the garden. After overlooking the panoramic view of Auckland from Mount Eden, you may wish to drink afternoon tea here, enjoy the flowers, and have a good time.

Day 5 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Eden Garden? Hotel DeBrett is one of your top choices.

Hotel DeBrett

This delightful hotel enjoys a strategic setting in downtown Auckland. In close proximity to the hotel lie the High Street and Shortland Street, ensuring that guests are at the centre of activity. The hotel enjoys ease of access to a host of shopping opportunities, dining options and entertainment venues. Guests will find themselves in a great setting from which to explore the cultural and historical delights of the area. The hotel enjoys a modern style, welcoming guests into the relaxing surroundings of the elegant lobby. The guest rooms are spacious, offering vibrant tones and modern furnishings to ensure a relaxing stay. The hotel offers a range of exemplary facilities, catering to the needs of each individual guest.

Day 6 | Morning

Cornwall Park

Opening Hours: Open from 7:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 1 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Days

Location: Green Lane West, Epsom, Auckland 1051, New Zealand

One of Auckland's larger parks, much like a green field forest. Under the blue sky and white clouds, the eyes are full of green grass and green trees, which is very original. The park is located in the central area of the city. People can watch cattle and sheep grazing or stroll freely, smell the fragrance of grass in the fresh air, and listen to the noise of the dense forest in the wind. You can really feel the nature. of natural beauty, raw beauty and wild beauty. You can come here to see cherry blossoms in spring, sheep in summer, fallen leaves in autumn, and dead branches with strange shapes in winter.

Day 6 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Cornwall Park, Goat Island next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Goat Island

Ticket Price: 0 AUD

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: Goat Island Road | Leigh, Warkworth

Goat Island is an accessible marine reserve in New Zealand. It has high sea water transparency, warm water and diverse marine life. It is one of the famous snorkeling and diving spots in New Zealand. Goat Island Marine Discovery Centre Visit the Goat Island Marine Discovery Centre (Marine Discovery Centre) before diving into the sea to learn about marine life. If you are not interested in diving, you can also take a glass-bottom boat to see the underwater world. After a day of water activities, take a break with a craft beer in the small nearby community of Leigh. Goat Island is especially suitable for those who like snorkeling and diving. The sea water is clear and transparent, and it is artificially protected. Near Goat Island is the prairie, and it is also a good choice for people who like the natural landscape of New Zealand. Goat Island Marine Sanctuary is family friendly for a few hours or a few days.

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