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AUCKLAND
ATTRACTIONS
Auckland
is popularly known as the "City of Sails" because
the harbour is often dotted with hundreds of yachts and
has more per capita than any other city in the world, with
around 135,000 yachts and launches.Many
national treasures are displayed at the Auckland Art Gallery,
such as the work of Colin McCahon, while many other significant
cultural artefacts reside at the Auckland War Memorial Museum,
the National Maritime Museum, or the Museum of Transport
and Technology (MOTAT). Exotic creatures can be observed
at the Auckland Zoo and Kelly Tarlton's Underwater World.
Movies and rock concerts (notably, the "Big Day Out")
are also well patronised. The Waitemata Harbour has popular
swimming beaches at Mission Bay, Devonport, Takapuna, and
the west coast has popular surf spots such as Piha and Muriwai.
Many Auckland beaches are patrolled by surf lifesaving clubs,
which are part of Surf Life Saving Northern Region.
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AUCKLAND
ZOO
Auckland Zoo has New Zealand's largest
collection of animals and is recognised
as one of the most progressive zoos
in the world. The zoo is home to 179
different species and over 1300 animals.
Auckland
Zoo is open everyday from 9.30am to
5.30pm (except Christmas Day), with
last admissions into the Zoo at 4.15pm.
During winter (1 June to 31 August),
the Zoo closes at 5.00pm.
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AUCKLAND
ART GALLERY
Auckland Art Gallery has the most extensive
collection of national and international
art in New Zealand. Exhibiting work
from its collection along with a programme
of national and international touring
exhibitions.
We are open daily 10.00am - -5.00pm,
except for Christmas Day.
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AUCKLAND
MUSEUM
Commanding spectacular views across
Aucklands cityscape and Waitemata Harbour,
is Auckland War Memorial Museum. Within
its walls lie the stories and treasures
of Aotearoa — New Zealand. Explore
New Zealand's rich natural and cultural
heritage, and its modern history.
The museum is located in one of Auckland's
finest heritage buildings in the heart
of the Domain. Phone the infoline on
(09) 306 7067.
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AUCKLAND
HARBOUR CRUISES
Leisure trips include the historic seaside
suburb of Devonport, the volcanic Rangitoto
Island, beautiful Waiheke Island and
Fullers established Harbour Cruise.
Seasonal ferries also operate to Great
Barrier Island.
Commuter ferry services operate between
Downtown Auckland and Birkenhead, Bayswater,
Northcote Point, Stanley Bay and Half
Moon Bay.
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KELLY
TARLTONS
Kelly Tarlton’s is the only place
in New Zealand with a Gentoo Penguin
breeding program. The birds are listed
as “near threatened” on
the World Conservation Union (IUCN)
Red List, with an estimated 300,000
breeding pairs remaining in the wild
in sub-Antartic islands such as Falklands,
South Georgia and Kerguelen islands,
as well as on the Antarctic Peninsula
itself.
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MOTAT
MOTAT is New Zealand's largest and leading
transport and technology museum. MOTAT
will take you on an interactive journey
through many of the technological achievements
that have helped shape New Zealand.
MOTAT is proud to have in its possession
over 300,000 items covering everything
from fire engines to World War II planes,
steam trains to a fully functioning
tram line.
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RAINBOWS
END
New Zealand’s largest theme park
with a host of fun activities and world
class rides. Spin vertically, horizontally
suspended 18m high on the Power Surge,
be trapped in a runaway mine cart and
Fear Fall 18 storeys at 82km/hr!. Try
our interactive 3D virtual theatre experience
or for the littlies lots of fun rides
in Castle Land. Defy gravity on New
Zealand’s only corkscrew roller
coaster or ride the Log Flume with its
dramatic water chute plunge.
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SNOW
PLANET
Snowplanet represents
the perfect place to experience snowsports
especially for the first time –
open every day, no wind, rain, ice or
sunburn. Let
our team of qualified instructors from
around the world get you skiing or snowboarding
on our dedicated beginners slope. They’ll
share their expertise and experience
and you'll find their enthusiasm is
infectious.
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SKY
CITY CASINO
At SKYCITY you
can have the time of your life any day
of the week. Journey up the Sky Tower
to discover the biggest view in Auckland
and two activities to challenge your
sense of adventure - SkyWalk and SkyJump.
Back at ground level, SKYCITY Theatre
has an ever-changing programme of live
entertainment - drama, comedy, singing,
dancing, musicals, magic shows and more.
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STARDOME
OBSERVATORY
The skies above us are home to stars,
satellites, planets and galaxies and
a wealth of valuable insights into the
world we live in. At the Stardome Observatory,
we have created an environment that
brings together astronomers and enthusiasts,
and inspires a love of the sky and the
science behind it in even the smallest
star gazers.
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VICTORIA
PARK MARKET
Welcome to Victoria
Park Market
Auckland New Zealand's unique tourist
shopping destination.Auckland's historic
market has many shops to browse around,
and a New Zealand Walk of Fame.Shops
and stalls including arts and crafts,
designer clothing, curios, footwear,
souvenirs, jewellery.There is also a
foodhall, cafes, licensed restaurants
and bars.Open 7 days 9am-5pm.
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VOYAGER
MARITIME MUSEUM
Discover the explorative spirit of New
Zealand as a seafaring nation, at Voyager
New Zealand Maritime Museum. Located
in Auckland's thriving Viaduct Harbour,
Voyager offers twice daily sailings
(Wednesday to Sunday) on the Waitemata
Harbour on a heritage sailing vessel.
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