SWIMMING WITH DOLPHINS
Tours out of Auckland are an unique experience. All tours are part of University
research projects conducted on board the Dolphin Explorer vessel. Departs from
Downtown Auckland. www.dolphinexplorer.com
ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES
4WD and Quad Bike Adventures
4WD and Quad Bike Adventures. 40 minutes north of Takapuna is the Extreme 4
Wheel Drive Adventure Park. Drive your own vehicle or hire a 4 wheel drive Suzuki
jeep. Other activities include mountain bike trails, bike hire and archery.
For the ultimate experience try the Wild Max Machine. www.extreme4wd.co.nz
Bungy Jumping
Dare to jump into Auckland
Need adrenaline? Start your New Zealand adventure by jumping 195 metres from
Auckland’s Sky Tower.
LEISURE ACTIVITIES
Zoo
Just 30 minutes from Takapuna is an outstanding parkland known as The Auckland
Zoo. Visit a tropical rain forest, a native New Zealand forest or African savannah.
Much of the Zoo is under development. New exhibits are state of the art. Auckland
Zoo is leading the way in conservation of our natural fauna and its captive
breeding programme of exotic species. Take the children and have lunch at Dr
Dolittles cafe.
Victoria Park Market
Markets & Malls. Victoria Park Market for everything in the Arts and Crafts
and Souvenirs. Many items have been crafted using indigenious materials including
Paua, Greenstone and native timbers. The food hall features dishes from around
the world. Open 7 days.
Museums
Museums Visit one of the worlds finest maritime museums and journey back in
time to an era of uncharted waters and discovery. Many of the displays are unusual
with exhibits berthed in the museum's marina. View a replica America's cup,
one of only 7 in the world.
Bay of Island Full Day
Take in the beautiful scenery of the Bay of Islands as you learn about New Zealands
early European settlers at Russel or take a fast boat ride to the famous ‘hole
in the rock’.
SPORT ACTIVITIES
Yacht Charters
Charter a yacht in Auckland and discover the Hauraki Gulf.
UNIQUE AND LOCAL
Entertainment & Relaxation
Casino and Skytower offers a sky high 360 degree view of Auckland. The Skycity
complex offers 24 hours of restaurants, bars, casinos and live theatre.
Boat Cruises
Sailing. Auckland. The City of Sails. Home of the America's Cup. Choose from
Pride of Auckland's large monohulls, catamaran or Viking Cruises Americas Cup
racer, NZL 40, all crewed by professionals. Fergs kayaks are for hire at Mission
Bay. For a more relaxed waterview step aboard a Fullers Ferry for a coffee cruise
around the harbour.
Colonial Landmarks
Devonport, Auckland's seaside village 15 minuites by bus from Takapuna, then
take a ferry to Auckland City. Alternatively, climb North Head and Mt Victoria
for spectacular views of the North Shore, City and Hauraki Gulf. Devonport has
numerous restaurants, cafes, 2nd hand book shops, galleries and beaches. Visit
the Navy Museum alongside the Naval Base. February is the time for the famous
Wine and Food Festival.
Auckland Museum
Auckland Museum houses the largest collection of Maori and Pacific treasures
in the world. It portrays the diversity of the New Zealand landscape, flora
and fauna. Children love the Hands on Discovery Centres. Weird and Wonderful,
and Treasures and Tales allow children to explore in participatory ways.
Sky Tower
Sky Tower soars an incredible 328 metres above Auckland, offering visitors the
best view in the city.
THE GREAT OUTDOORS AND NATURAL ENCOUNTERS
Kelly Tarltons Underwater World
Kelly Tarltons Underwater World and Antarctic Encounter. Walk beneath the ocean
in a unique underwater tunnel. Watch stingrays and sharks centimetres away.
To see real live King and Gentoo Penguins take a trip in the Snow Cat over the
frozen landscape of Antarctica. Underwater and Antarctic encounters allow you
to experience places few of us will ever visit.
Inhabitants of the Sea
Kelly Tarltons Antarctic Encounter & Underwater World
See penguins frolic on the ice of the Antarctic Encounter or watch Stingrays
and Sharks glide overhead on the Underwater World moving walkway.