What are some of the best things to do in auckland NZ or the north island?

Question

What are some of the best things to do in auckland NZ or the north island?

Answer 1

Jump on the ferry to Waiheke Island - it's only 35 minutes away, and it's awesome - full of wineries, beautiful countryside, nice village feeling!

The ferry terminal is right in the CBD (http://www.fullers.co.nz)

Answer 2

This is what I did last time I went to Auckland and had a great time!

Sky City!  http://www.skycityauckland.co.nz  Loved the place.  Resturants, Casinos etc.... you can even jump off the tower, http://www.skyjump.co.nz

Kelly Tarlton's Antarctic Encounter & Underwater World http://www.kellytarltons.co.nz  

Auckland Zoo http://aucklandzoo.co.nz

other things.... I didn't get time for - Auckland Harbour Bridge http://www.nz.com/new-zealand/activities...  Plenty of Lord Of The Rings Tours (If you are into that) http://www.tourism.net.nz/region/aucklan...

Auckland Museum and Institute (War Memorial Museum) http://www.aucklandmuseum.com and http://www.nzmaritime.org.nz/home.html on Aucklands Waterfront, and One Tree Hill (U2 wrote a song about it)

Answer 3

Here's a website with tips on free stuff to do in NZ:

http://freeorless.blogspot.com/search/la...