AUCKLAND
Auckland’s best days out.
The 10 museums tours most worth a day of your Auckland trip, with the prices, run times and the operator behind each one.
Skip the line for Auckland War Memorial Museum entry and spend a full day across history, Māori and Pacific treasures, and family-friendly exhibits.
Most Popular“Wonderful all around. No lines for entry but nice to have tickets in advance. Cost savings as well.”
Discover Sculptureum in Matakana: three sculpture gardens, six art galleries, 800+ works, flat walking paths, and optional wine sampling.
“The artwork and glass art inside the building is fabulous. The gardens and the sculptures are beautiful.”
Skip-the-line entry to Auckland Museum for about 3–4 hours. Explore Māori and Pacific culture, plus natural history and war stories.
“We are not normally museum people, but we were so fascinated by all the exhibits of the Mauri and many Polynesian peoples, natural history displays and New Zealand’s part in several world wars that we spent four hours here. I highly recRead more”
Māori Cultural Experience at Auckland Museum pairs a live waiata, poi, and haka explanation with general admission at the Parnell museum for $38.48.
“Authentic overview of the Māori culture that gives visitors a glimpse of the history and culture of New Zealand's first inhabitants”
Māori Cultural Experience at Auckland Museum: Living Taonga show plus admission. Learn waiata, poi, and the meaning of haka for $37.
“The experience was very interesting in what it portrayed and very well done. I would have liked some brief history of the Māori people to put the experience in context”
Auckland Maritime Museum for $14: Maori and shipping stories, hands-on exhibits, and a waterfront visit near Viaduct Harbour.
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Auckland Museum Gallery Highlights Tour: a smart, small-group intro to Māori culture, Polynesian navigation, and New Zealand’s natural and conflict history.
“A perfect blend of culture, history, and natural science. The Māori and Pacific Island exhibits were beautifully presented and deeply moving, with stunning carvings and traditional artefacts that really brought the stories to life.”
Private Auckland night tour with Devonport, Harbour Bridge, Westhaven Marina, SkyBar cocktail at 182m, and Auckland Domain lights.
“Great personalised experience, Carlos remained flexible and we went and viewed some boats , as we discovered interests in chatting!”
Small-group Auckland highlights tour with Harbour Bridge views, Mt Eden, Auckland Museum, and Winter Gardens, plus pickup and museum entry.
“I thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Sam was an excellent tour guide. He's very knowledgeable, personable, and friendly. He ensured I had a good experience and took pictures and videos along the way, which he sent me. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to appreciate some of the true beauty and history of…”
Auckland in one day with harbor views, Mount Eden, museums, gardens, a cathedral, and art—guided, mostly free-entry stops.
“This is a wonderful city, and I felt like a queen being driven around from a place to place with a lovely tour guide who is a gentleman and very knowledgeable”
Two harbours, a gulf full of islands, and every day trip beyond the city.
