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10 Days in Auckland: A Journey of Culture and Nature

Carlos Pérez

Carlos Pérez

14 Nov 2023

Join me on a 10-day adventure to Auckland, New Zealand, where we'll explore the city's vibrant art scene, visit fascinating museums, encounter wildlife, and immerse ourselves in the beauty of nature.

Trip to Auckland

Day 1
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$38

Aotea Square
Sculptures and statues line this open public space, sometimes used for rallies and outdoor concerts.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Auckland Art Gallery
Vast array of national & international art, plus Maori works, in a château-style 1800s building.
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$38
Day 2
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$0

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$ 5

Auckland Domain
Established city park containing museums, memorials & the entire blast crater of Pukekawa volcano.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Domain Wintergardens
Historic Victorian-style glasshouses with tropical & seasonal flowers, plus a courtyard & pond.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Western Park
Park (also called Tuna Mau) with trails, sports fields, tennis courts, a playground & picnic areas.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$38

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$ 5

Auckland War Memorial Museum
Museum & war memorial in a neoclassical building with a permanent collection & temporary exhibits.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$38
22 - 27 min

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Victoria Park
Popular public green space featuring a walking/jogging path, skate park, playground & sports fields.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
Day 4
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$113

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$ 5

MOTAT Museum of Transport and Technology
Interactive zones & exhibits on a 40-acre site including original 1877 pump house & Kiwi cars.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$50
14 - 17 min

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SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium
Aquatic life habitats are explored via glass viewing tunnels, displays & shows at this site.
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
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$63
Day 5
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$63

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$ 5

Auckland Zoo
New Zealand's largest zoo, with 130+ species & nearly 900 animals in a range of exhibits.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$63
14 - 17 min

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Silo Park
Public park incorporating parts of a former industrial site, with outdoor concerts, films & markets.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
Day 6
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$0

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$ 5

Muriwai Gannet Colony
Seaside retreat featuring a coastline with black-sand beaches & a gannet breeding ground.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
52 - 63 min

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Michael Joseph Savage Memorial Park
Landmark obelisk, sunken pool & gardens with harbor views, commemorating a former prime minister.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 7
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$75

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$ 5

Sky Tower
Landmark 60-storey tower with panoramic views, bungee jumping & a high-end revolving restaurant.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$75
28 - 34 min

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Maungauika / North Head Historic Reserve
Former military fortifications atop a grassy headland, with tunnels & guns, plus harbour views.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 8
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$0

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$ 5

Auckland Botanic Gardens
Sprawling botanical garden featuring many flowers, plants & trees, plus event venues & a cafe.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
26 - 32 min

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Cornwall Park
This tranquil, grassy park with a cafe & creamery is popular with runners, bikers & picnickers.
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
Day 9
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$63

Butterfly Creek
A mix of zoo exhibits, including a butterfly house, plus a dinosaur area, playground & train.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$63
Day 10
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$75

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$ 5

Rainbow's End
Popular theme park with many rides & roller coasters for kids, costumed characters & concessions.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$75
51 - 62 min

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Long Bay Regional Park
Clifftop walking trails plus swimming & kite flying in a beach park with BBQ & picnic sites.
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $503 In total

Activities & Food:$463
Transport:$40