Auckland Activities - Adventure & Sightseeing
Check out the best adventure activities and sightseeing tours available in Auckland. Whether is bungy jumping from the Auckland harbour bridge, kayaking to Rangitoto Island, tandem skydiving over the stunning Kaipara Harbour from Parakai or enjoying a relaxing wine tour on Waiheke island, there is an activity for everyone in Auckland!
Starting your New Zealand trip in Auckland? Find out the most popular things to do in the city itself, as well as where to go next in NZ's North Island: Auckland Adventures: Exploring New Zealand's North Island
Activities to do in Auckland
Auckland is New Zealand's largest city and lies between the Waitemata and Manukau Harbours. Its geography is such that glistening waters seem to beckon from every point. Auckland is a water lover's paradise for Auckland activities, with some of the best beaches, Auckland bridge climb, jet boat, skyjump and skywalk, swimming, diving, fishing, sailing, windsurfing and watersports in the country.
Auckland has all of the large-scale attractions you would expect of a big city – museums, galleries, zoos and family amusement parks. Many are free or inexpensive.
Auckland's amazing geography and warm, humid climate has inspired a lifestyle that's regularly ranked in the world's top ten. In just half an hour you can be almost anywhere: sailing to an island, trekking through the rainforest, picnicking on a volcano or sampling wines at an Auckland vineyard.
Why visit Auckland?
Auckland has just about everything that you could want from a travel destination. While being the centre of commerce and industry, Auckland is not just any other big city. With its cultural attractions, volcanic landscape and neighbouring islands, Auckland has loads to offer and is jam packed with great activities for all the family! You can find some great Auckland activity deals here.
What are the best activities in Auckland?
The Sky Tower is arguably Auckland’s most iconic landmark. Standing at 328 metres tall you will not be able to miss it! A trip to the top of the Sky Tower will give you spectacular views over the whole city and if this isn’t enough, you can try out AJ Hackett’s SkyWalk which will take you on a platform around the outside of the tower. Better still, why not leap off the tower and do the insane Auckland SkyJump? The rush is unbeatable! For those adrenaline junkies out there who think that this is not high enough, then you'll be pleased to know that Auckland is home to New Zealand’s highest skydive (20,000ft). Try out this awesome jump with Auckland Skydive with a spectacular and unique backdrop of both the east and west coast of New Zealand!
Being a city nestled between two harbours, Auckland also has some great sailing trips on offer. A day trip out to Waiheke Island will not disappoint. Not only will you get to enjoy a scenic cruise to this beautiful Island and spend the day checking out the beaches and scenery, Waiheke Island is full of vineyards and that means wine! Now what could be better than a day on a beautiful island sampling some of New Zealand’s finest wines or try the epic Waiheke Zipline.
Being on the harbour, Auckland is also home to some great water activities. Auckland Sea kayaking is a great way to explore the region. Take a kayaking trip to Rangitoto Island where you can see one of Auckland's many inactive volcanoes!
Where to eat in Auckland?
Viaduct harbour is packed full of restaurants and bars, so if you are looking for a nice evening out with ocean views while having your dinner then this is the place to be!
