Auckland is a place filled with incredibly diverse attractions. Whether you’re an avid thrill seeker, nature lover, or an art aficionado, New Zealand’s largest city is sure to keep you captivated. Here are the 5 Best Places to Visit When in Auckland that will prove this point perfectly.
1. Waiheke Island
Take a 40-minute ferry ride from downtown Auckland to reach the ever so popular Waiheke Island. The island is situated on the Hauraki Gulf and has a length of 19 kilometers (12 miles). Visitors are drawn to this local gem because of its famous vineyards, picturesque beaches, and wondrous natural landscapes.
2. Piha Beach
Located just west of Auckland, the black-sand Piha Beach is famous for its strong surf conditions and breathtakingly rugged scenery. Landscape photographers are particularly drawn to the beach’s Lion Rock and its surrounding Maori carvings. Film buffs will also know the picturesque beach for its cameo in movies like the 1993 feature drama The Piano.
3. Auckland Zoo
Auckland Zoo has come a long way since opening its doors in 1922. Along with housing the largest collection of wildlife in New Zealand, the zoo has expanded its scope of operations to include some conservation and environmental research activities. Visiting animal lovers can get involved in several encounters like behind-the-scenes experiences, safari nights, and zookeeper talks among other events and activities.
4. Kelly Tarlton’s Sea Life Aquarium
Kelly Tarlton’s Sea Life Aquarium has been marveling marine wildlife enthusiasts since 1985. The aquarium was the brainchild of diver and marine archaeologist Kelly Tarlton, who not only built this remarkable aquatic attraction out of unused sewage tanks but is also known for constructing the first buoyancy compensator suit in New Zealand.
5. The Civic
Equal parts architectural landmark, performing arts hub, and live music venue, The Civic is bound to impress its spectators. Built-in 1929, this was originally the first ‘talkies’ cinema to emerge in New Zealand; nowadays it is a premier theatre venue with more than 2,300 seats and a starry auditorium designed to recreate the Southern Hemisphere skies.
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