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Auckland City Itinerary

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Auckland cityIn The Morning…

Option 1
Catch the bus out to Mission Bay and enjoy a coffee at this bustling seaside village. Walk up to nearby Bastion Point for dramatic views over Auckland harbour and a stroll around the memorial gardens.
Option 2
Explore the many boutiques on Queen Street, then browse through the Auckland Art Gallery (corner Wellesley & Kitchener Streets) and enjoy lunch at the gallery café.
Option 3
Take the lift up the Sky Tower for superb views of the city and harbour or take the plunge on the adrenaline-pumping Sky Jump. Enjoy lunch at the Sky Tower's revolving restaurant, Orbit.
Option 4
From the Ferry Building on Quay Street, catch a ferry across to Waiheke Island and spend the day exploring the vineyards and sandy beaches.
Option 5
Walk to the Viaduct Harbour for a world-famous lunch cruise with Pride of Auckland and enjoy a complimentary visit to NZ National Maritime Museum in the afternoon.

In The Afternoon...

Option 1
After lunch, visit the Viaduct Harbour and explore the beautiful Hauraki Gulf with Ocean Rafting.
Option 2
From the Ferry Building on Quay Street, catch a ferry across to the historic seaside suburb of Devonport and explore the antique and craft shops.
Option 3
Bus to the Auckland Zoo and check out the new Wilderness New Zealand trail.
Option 4
Bus to Parnell from the CBD and explore the exclusive shops and galleries in fashionable Parnell Village.
Option 5
Bus to Newmarket and sample some beers on the new Lion Breweries LIONZONE tour at 3pm.
Option 6
See a movie at Sky City Metro, or bus along Tamaki Drive to Kelly Tarlton's for a close-up view of sharks and penguins.

At Night...

Option 1
Dine at one of the superb restaurants down at the waterfront then check out the nightlife in this lively area.
Option 2
Head up to High Street, where many of the bars offer live jazz at night, or Karangahape ('K') Road, where the clubs stay pumping until late.
Option 3
Check out a play or concert at one of Auckland's many entertainment venues.

Auckland airport accommodation

Location Property Name NZ Reservations Telephone
Auckland Airport, Mangere
Jet Park Hotel
0800 538 466
+64 9 2754100
Auckland, Bucklands Beach
Bucklands Beach Waterfront Motel
0800 778 866
+64 9 5355213
Auckland, Epsom
Tudor Court Motor Lodge
0800 826 878
+64 9 5231069
Auckland, Henderson
Lincoln Green Hotel
0800 838 7006
+64 9 838 7006
Auckland, Northcote
Ocean Inn Motel
0800 820 822
+64 9 4198080
Auckland, Otahuhu
Fiveforty on Great South
0800 540 111
+64 9 2762249
Auckland, Royal Oak
Dukes Midway Lodge
0508 385 375
+64 9 6254399
Orewa Beach
Clipper Court Motel
0800 188 266
+64 9 4264098
Pukekohe
Touchwood Motor Lodge
0800 258 348
+64 9 2387205

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