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“I almost enjoyed the walk through the winter Gardens more, to be honest. The museum was well laid out and the kid's area in the Science museum is just breathtaking!”
Discover Sculptureum in Matakana: three sculpture gardens, six art galleries, 800+ works, flat walking paths, and optional wine sampling.
“The big green rabbit was wild. All the blown glass was amazing! Loved the giant dandelion and the giant rooster! All in all, a really unique, wonderful experience!”
Skip-the-line entry to Auckland Museum for about 3–4 hours. Explore Māori and Pacific culture, plus natural history and war stories.
“Nice to be able to skip the line, but the line is actually not very long and the staff is a bit unfamiliar with the process of redeeming the tickets. The museum is good, with lots of references and artifacts related to Maori culture. Serve as a good introduction for someone to start delving into…”
Māori Cultural Experience at Auckland Museum pairs a live waiata, poi, and haka explanation with general admission at the Parnell museum for $38.48.
“Very disappointed. Not what I was expecting. Appreciate the history lesson but felt fake and unauthentic”
Māori Cultural Experience at Auckland Museum: Living Taonga show plus admission. Learn waiata, poi, and the meaning of haka for $37.
“It was wonderful. The girl narrator was terrific....clear, audible & funny. The performers were equally wonderful...beautiful singers. I had “ mucked up” my ticket but the museum were great...sorted it & let me in. I”
Auckland Maritime Museum for $14: Maori and shipping stories, hands-on exhibits, and a waterfront visit near Viaduct Harbour.
“Great museum and beautifully designed. We were lucky to be there while the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix was underway ~ so it was exciting and great location to watch the race.”
Auckland Museum Gallery Highlights Tour: a smart, small-group intro to Māori culture, Polynesian navigation, and New Zealand’s natural and conflict history.
“I’m so glad we included the Auckland War Memorial Museum in our itinerary — it’s easily one of the best cultural experiences in the city.”
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.
“Sam was an excellent guide, explaining the history and the views. We lived the flowers and the ferment. The best was Mt Eden with the 360 degree views. Sam took many photos for us and sent them to us. He also gave a great dinner recommendation which we went to and loved.”
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.
