Ok peeps,
I would like some help working out what fun things to do in Auckland. I've read a bunch of websites and blogs, but most of them mention different islands to visit so I thought what better place to ask than here. Although I am open to things that cost (obviously) activities that cost aren't always the best!
I'll be there for a week starting on Saturday.
Cheers peeps
Most of these are near Hamilton (hobbiton, Waitomo, Ruakuri, Mangapohue, Marokopa - so quite a distance.
Waiheke is definitely worth a visit - Rangitoto is closer and has a nice walk to the top of the volcanic island
If going to Bethells beach, stop at Piha as well - there's a nice drive around there called scenic drive.
Yeah looking at sticking around Auckland - I have a car though, so 1-2 hour drives are ok.
This was the oyster farm we went to (but over 10 years ago)
http://www.clevedonoysters.com/
Recent reviews still seem good
Another thumbs up for Waiheke Island.
Other suggestions are great as well, but it is difficult to recommend without knowing OPs likes / interests.
dunno what you like to do, but if you like beer you should visit the brewers co-operative bar on victoria and nelson sts
play with kiwi
eat fush and chups
the Coromandel peninsula is quite cool. it would be an over night gig as it's 175kms from auckland.
thermal/hot water beach is cool. (hot water bubbling up from underground, you dig a hole in the sand and it fills up with near scorching water)
I did a coastal "jet" boat ride when I was there.
if you like nature then the Rangitoto reserve is nice (literally accross the water from auckland.
take a drive west to Bethells Beach, Piha, etc. scenic coastal surf areas.
Find a paddock with sheep, and have the time of your life ;)
Drink.
Check out Princes Wharf when there is a cruise ship there if you like big ships. Wednesday and thursday there are 2 in dock. They leave at around 8pm. Plenty of restaurants/bars around the area too. Nice spot to sit and eat/drink overlooking the water.
Go round asking everyone "what time is it?" at exactly six sex o'clock , each morning/night
Thanks peeps. Will check this out today.
Highly recommended Auckland Zoo
Try a Paua fritter. This place does decent ones and Ponsonby is worth a trip but they're stingy on the chips.
https://www.aucklandnz.com/visit/taste/dining/quick-bites/po…
Sorry forgot to post a reply. We did a bunch of different things but one of the standouts was this Hop on Hop off - Auckland City open roof bus tour booked through this cheapy website. We got a whole day pass that is normally $45 for $12. It was AWESOME.
I was just planing my trip for later this year, I would love to see what other suggest :)
Here is my list so far:
Hobbiton
Waitomo Caves
Ruakuri Bushwalk
Mangapohue Natural Bridge
Marokopa Falls
Waiheke Island
Taupo & Tongariro Alpine Crossing (Very FAR)
Northland (far)
The Howick Historical Village
Auckland Zoo
aquarium
Oyster farm
Bethells Beach