Places to go
Auckland is full of things to do and even the most seasoned local can
always find something new.
Satisfy your natural curiosity and visit the latest wildlife arrivals at the. Phone (09) 360 3800.
Indulge your creative passions.
You will find the most extensive collection of national and international
art in New Zealand. Phone (09) 307 7700.
Explore New Zealand's rich natural and cultural heritage, and its modern
history.
The museum is located in one of Auckland's finest heritage buildings in the heart of
the Domain. Phone the infoline on (09) 306 7067.
Stimulate your senses on a tour of the universe at the observatory.
You'll experience 360° theatre with 3500 stars high overhead, plus guided
telescope viewing.
The observatory is open seven days (and most nights). Phone (09) 624 1246.
Take your family on an interactive journey through time at Motat, New
Zealand's largest transport and technology museum.
Experience the Victorian
Village, tram rides, vintage cars, the huge aircraft collection and much more.
Open daily from 10am to 5pm. Phone 0800 MOTATNZ (0800 668 286).
The Maritime Museum preserves,
presents and interprets New Zealand's maritime history.
In a subterranean world penguins parade in a wonderland of ice and snow,
while sharks, giant eels, stingrays and scores of shimmering fish swim the
ocean.
Explore the many islands in Hauraki Gulf.
Waiheke Island is a
perfect getaway - find out how to get
here, where to stay, what to do. Get information about wedding venues, vineyards, tours and
how to hire vehicles.
Other useful links
Tourist information
- Tourism Auckland - visit one of
six visitor information centres for some great ideas and great deals. Phone
(09) 367-6009
- www.newzealand.com/travel/
- you can find a great source of information on New Zealand, including
accommodation, activities, sights and travel. It includes an Auckland section
- www.viewauckland.co.nz -
check out this website for information about dining out, bars and clubs,
performing arts, arts and galleries, live music, sightseeing, natural
environment, and what's on.
- New Zealand Tourism Online - a
comprehensive online directory of tourism and travel companies. It offers over
10,000 New Zealand accommodation, attraction, tour and transport listings plus
extensive travel, vacation, holiday and visitor information
- Heart of the City - visit this site
if you are wondering where to go and what to do in the City of Sails. It
provides you with up to date information on the best events and the biggest attractions
the inner city has to offer! All that plus where to shop, what to eat and where
to party!
- Auckland City's mainstreet programmes are based on a partnership between local government,
the business community and the community at large. Some of the mainstreet
programmes have their own website with information about shopping, eating out
and things to do.
Entertainment
- 95bFM entertainment guide
- for information on the week's DJs and live performances
- Ticketek is New Zealand's
leading entertainment ticketing company. Ticketek tickets a wide variety of
entertainment, and has exclusive ticketing contracts with major New Zealand
venues such as The Edge in Auckland.
- Visit Sky City
Entertainment Centre - there are casinos, restaurants, cinemas, theatres
and bars - plus a fantastic view of Auckland!
- Lionzone - Visit New Zealand's
largest brewery. Tours run Monday to Saturday at 9.30am, 12.15pm and 3pm.
Bookings recommended on 09 358 8366 or email
bookings@lionzone.co.nz.
- Check out TVNZ
website, for news and TV listings.
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If
you have access to Sky channels check out the Arts
Channel for up to the minute arts information.
Cinemas
The following websites give listings of what movies are currently showing in
local cinemas:
Theatres
Locations of local theatres and their programmes of performances can be found
on the following websites:
Eating out
- www.roadworks.co.nz - gig
guide, community events, history and a list of bars and restaurants in
particular areas as well as a list of businesses.
- www.viewauckland.co.nz -
check out this website for information about dining out, bars and clubs, etc.
- www.wr2eat.co.nz/default.asp
- a dining out website for where to eat in Auckland (includes
menus).
Transport
- For information on buses, trains and ferries, check out MAXX.
- Check out Fullers website for
ferries to Devonport, Waiheke, Rangitoto, and harbour
cruises.
- Check out SeaLink ferries to
Waiheke and Gt Barrier Island.
And if you need some new ideas, browse many more great everyday attractions
at your leisure by bookmarking Ak@Play.
