Top 10 things to do in Auckland?

Question

Hey im going on holiday to auckland this week with my family, can anyone recommend things to do? im 14 and love animals and snorkelling and sports and stuff - not too keen on walking but my family are so that would be ok i guess. i have looked on the internet and found the theme park, tower, bridgeclimb, zoo and underwater encounter which all sound great - anyone been or know any other good places? ... thanks in advance :)

Answer 1

Do anything you would like to do there... Enjoy yourself...

Answer 2

Take the short (1hr) drive to Leigh - great for snorkling out to Goat Island - it's a marine park so you can swim with the fish.

Take the ferry from Auckland CBD to Devonport for great coffee and cake.

Head out west! Drive out to Piha & Kare Kare Beaches - wild west coast, great for surfing or swiming.

Bridge Climb

Skip Rainbow's End - not a great amusement park and will be full of kids on school holidays still.

Mission Bay - plenty of fun water sports in safe water - (although not great for swimming).  Hire rollerblades and cruise around the waterfront. Kelly Tarltons (underwater encounter) is here too so you can spend a whole day in this area easily.

Auckland Zoo - then have lunch at Western Springs and feed the ducks, swans and Pukekoes.

Have lunch at the Viaduct - where all the sailing happens - then go for a wander around City Centre - make sure you see a movie at the Civic Theatre - an amazing setting!

Brunch in Ponsonby then explore Ponsonby Rd and Karangahape Rd - plenty of great and unusual shopping.  Make sure you pick up some great Pacifica treasures - Paua jewellery and stunning NZ fashion.

One Tree Hill - (you'll know it when you see it as it has a tall monument no tree) - great way to see the whole of Auckland.  If you're feeling fit, leave the car at the bottom and walk up with the sheep.

Answer 3

Sky Tower

Kelly Tarltons

Windsurfing/kayaking/swimming @ Mission Bay

Ferry to Waiheke Island

Motat

Maritime Musuem

'Spookers' ...so good, out at Karaka

Bushwalking and swimming out at Piha & Kare kare

Snowplanet in Albany

Victoria Park Markets

There's an i-SITE down the bottom of the sky tower if you need anymore ideas... have fun!!!