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Top places to visit in Auckland

6 places worth your time in Auckland, with what each is actually like and when to go.

Last updated 2026-08-09

1. Sky Tower

Sky Tower
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At 328 metres the tallest structure in the southern hemisphere, with a glass floor and a base jump.

2. Waiheke Island

Waiheke Island
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Forty minutes by ferry, with vineyards, olive groves and beaches.

3. Auckland War Memorial Museum

Auckland War Memorial Museum
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Māori and Pacific collections, with a daily cultural performance.

4. Rangitoto Island

Rangitoto Island
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A volcanic cone that emerged from the sea 600 years ago, climbable in an hour.

5. Mount Eden

Mount Eden
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A volcanic crater in a suburb, with a 360-degree view over the isthmus.

6. Piha and the west coast

Piha and the west coast
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Black volcanic sand beaches with serious surf and strong rips.

Watch outThe rips here are genuinely dangerous; swim only between the flags where patrolled.

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