10 Days in Auckland: A Journey of Adventure and Beauty

Bruce Wayne

16 Nov 2023

Join me on a thrilling 10-day adventure to Auckland, New Zealand. Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of this vibrant city.

Trip to Auckland

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Viator

Day 1

$56

Landmark 60-storey tower with panoramic views, bungee jumping & a high-end revolving restaurant.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$38

8 - 11 min

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Sculptures and statues line this open public space, sometimes used for rallies and outdoor concerts.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$18

Day 2

$43

$ 5

Clifftop walking trails plus swimming & kite flying in a beach park with BBQ & picnic sites.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

32 - 39 min

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Aquatic life habitats are explored via glass viewing tunnels, displays & shows at this site.

11:30 AM - 2:00 PM

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$31

6 - 8 min

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2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$11

Day 3

$40

Established city park containing museums, memorials & the entire blast crater of Pukekawa volcano.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Museum & war memorial in a neoclassical building with a permanent collection & temporary exhibits.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$19

6 - 9 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$21

Day 4

$24

$ 3

Dove Myer Robinson Park (Parnell Rose Garden)

Recreation area featuring 2 colorful rose gardens, plus an observation deck overlooking the water.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Indoor-outdoor hub featuring stalls for fresh fish & counters serving informal seafood dishes.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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Public park incorporating parts of a former industrial site, with outdoor concerts, films & markets.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$24

Day 5

$91

$ 3

Family facility offering indoor skiing & snowboarding on artificial snow & other activities.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$50

30 - 36 min

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Museum exploring the country's seafaring history through exhibits & sailing trips on replica ships.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$25

3 - 4 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$16

Day 6

$36

$ 3

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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$25

14 - 17 min

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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

4 - 6 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$11

Day 7

$55

$ 3

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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$31

38 - 46 min

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Seaside retreat featuring a coastline with black-sand beaches & a gannet breeding ground.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$23

Day 8

$30

$ 3

Historic Victorian-style glasshouses with tropical & seasonal flowers, plus a courtyard & pond.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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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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$19

2 - 3 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$11

Day 9

$54

$ 5

Sprawling botanical garden featuring many flowers, plants & trees, plus event venues & a cafe.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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A mix of zoo exhibits, including a butterfly house, plus a dinosaur area, playground & train.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$31

11 - 14 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$22

Day 10

$51

$ 3

This tranquil, grassy park with a cafe & creamery is popular with runners, bikers & picnickers.

8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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Popular theme park with many rides & roller coasters for kids, costumed characters & concessions.

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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$38

7 - 10 min

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3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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$13

Budget breakdown: $502 In total

Activities & Food:$477

Transport:$25