Things to do this weekend in Auckland

Look around Auckland waterfront and you will see why they call it The City of Sails. One of the best viewing places for Waitamata harbour and it's boats is from the end of Princes Wharf. Take the stairs by the Hilton hotel to find the hidden public viewing platform. Auckland has plenty of water activities and you shouldn't miss catching a Fullers ferry at the bottom of Quay St and discovering a beautiful island like Waiheke or perhaps the other ones in the Hauraki Gulf.

If sailing is your passion jump aboard the Pride of Auckland or stroll around the the Viaduct Village with it's sea vista of boats and trendy apartments. If you are not up for anything too energetic why not call into the Maritime Museum?

If it's family fun you're after then you can't miss the Sky Tower or maybe Kelly Tarlton's underwaterworld where you will see some amazing fish species. If entertainment is on your mind The Edge or the famous Auckland Museum will keep you amused for hours. There's also the Sky Jump, and if you're not scared of heights the Auckland Harbour Bridge Climb or Auckland Harbour Bridge Jump! Don't forget to put Auckland Zoo on your to do list as it has one of the largest collection of animals in New Zealand. There's lots to do and see all year round including events, eye to eye encounters, Zoom (behind the scene) tours etc.

Not to far away (30 mins) is our beautiful sub-tropical rainforest in the Waitakere Ranges. Bush walks, night canyoning and even abseiling! There's always plenty of things to do in West Auckland.

All these activities of course are going to make you hungry and Princes Wharf has lots of restaurants for example: White Restaurant at the Hilton, Euro, Float, Exotica,Ynot, Wildfire, Spice, and lots more. There are also plenty of food halls along Queen St for tasty treats.

If you are going out on the town don't forget to check menus and choose where to eat because there is always time to dine in Auckland city. K Rd and Ponsonby Rd also have some great eating places too and they are all within walking distance of the Auckland CBD.

You do need to keep an eye on the time though in New Zealand because it goes so quickly when you're having fun!

Here's a list of links below that will save some of your valuable time.

destination-nz.com - essential online New Zealand travel guide.
www.ezy.co.nz - rental cars and campervans.
www.dress-smart.co.nz - factory shopping at it's best in Auckland.

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