AUCKLAND
Auckland’s best days out.
The 9 tickets most worth a day of your Auckland trip, with the prices, run times and the operator behind each one.
Waiheke Island day trip from Auckland with return ferry plus a hop-on hop-off bus pass to 16 vineyards, beaches, and villages.
Most Popular“Wonderful day spent at our own pace and not a long wait for the next bus to hop on.”
Auckland Explorer Bus hop-on hop-off day ticket to Sky Tower, art, Weta and rugby icons, SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s, plus Wi‑Fi and commentary.
“It was fun and easy to hop on and off. The guide was quite informative too, got some interesting titbits of information. The staff was very helpful in ensuring we did not miss the last bus. It was raining but there was covered shelter on the upper deck and the bus wasn’t full so we…”
Pre-book Auckland Sky Tower for $24 and enjoy 360° observation decks, free Wi‑Fi, and landmark views up to 80 km away.
“Thrilling,great views even on a rainy day.Nice affordable choices in the snack section.Useful choices in the gift shop.”
Auckland’s Wētā Workshop Unleashed is a 90-minute, hands-on guided tour of practical effects, props, and film worlds for $38.
“it was really fun being an intern and helping with the new movies. Loved all the behind the scenes sets and the hands on activities.”
Skip the line for Auckland War Memorial Museum entry and spend a full day across history, Māori and Pacific treasures, and family-friendly exhibits.
“We spent our multi-hour airport layover visiting the Auckland War Memorial Museum, and it was such a nourishing use of our time. The space carries the essence of Māori architecture and provides plenty of ways to engage in shared knowledge of the physical, cultural, and socioeconomic formations of New Zealand.”
Skip-the-line entry to Auckland Museum for about 3–4 hours. Explore Māori and Pacific culture, plus natural history and war stories.
“Tour guide was very informative, enthusiastic, great advocate for the museum and New Zealand history and culture. Well worth it”
Odyssey Sensory Maze on Auckland’s Queen Street. Explore 12 rooms of light, sound, scent and illusions for about 30 min.
“Can take good 30 mins for you to enjoy all of it. Just felt like it’s overstimulating and too enclosed for the space. Came here for our autistic boy to experience with us. He did enjoy over all, with a few pauses.”
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.”
Jump 192m from Auckland’s Sky Tower at 85 km/h. Controlled, feet-first landing plus Sky Tower entry and a photo video package.
“It was fantastic. The staff was very professional and focused on our safety. The jump was amazing.”
Two harbours, a gulf full of islands, and every day trip beyond the city.
