North Island

Auckland

New Zealand's largest city, built across an isthmus dotted with volcanic cones and bordered by two harbours — a mix of city sights, black- and white-sand beaches, and island getaways in the Hauraki Gulf.

Kelly Tarlton's SEA LIFE AquariumWaiheke IslandOne Tree Hill / MaungakiekiePiha BeachSky TowerAuckland MuseumRangitoto IslandDevonportAuckland Zoo

Adventure & Adrenaline

Sky Tower

Sky Tower

New Zealand's tallest structure, with 360° views, a glass Sky Walk and Sky Jump.

Beaches & Islands

Waiheke Island

Waiheke Island

Boutique vineyards, olive groves and white-sand beaches a ferry ride from the city.

Piha Beach

Piha Beach

A wild black-sand surf beach on Auckland's rugged west coast, overlooked by Lion Rock.

Food & Wine

Waiheke Island

Waiheke Island

Boutique vineyards, olive groves and white-sand beaches a ferry ride from the city.

Māori Culture

One Tree Hill / Maungakiekie

One Tree Hill / Maungakiekie

A former volcanic pā site and Auckland's largest urban park, with 360° city views.

Auckland Museum

Auckland Museum

Auckland War Memorial Museum is a major cultural and natural history museum in the Auckland Domain.

Nature & Landscapes

One Tree Hill / Maungakiekie

One Tree Hill / Maungakiekie

A former volcanic pā site and Auckland's largest urban park, with 360° city views.

Rangitoto Island

Rangitoto Island

A dormant volcanic island a short ferry ride away, with lava-field walks and summit views.

Devonport

Devonport

A historic seaside village a ferry ride from the CBD, with volcanic-cone lookouts over the harbour.

Wildlife

Kelly Tarlton's SEA LIFE Aquarium

Kelly Tarlton's SEA LIFE Aquarium

Antarctic penguins and a moving underwater tunnel through shark-filled tanks.

Auckland Zoo

Auckland Zoo

Native kiwi and native forest habitats alongside big cats, gorillas and elephants.