Must-Visit Spots in Auckland! Practical Guide 🌟

If the weather is nice, head outdoors for a hike and some sunshine! ☀️ But if it rains, here are some indoor Plan B hidden gems to explore! 🌧️ 【Hiking】 📍 Devonport Mt Victoria 🌊 🚢 Just a 10-minute ferry ride to Devonport, then a 5-minute walk to the mountain. The base has tons of restaurants and ice cream shops! 🍽 Lunch or dinner can be enjoyed here. Highly recommend Akdeniz—Persian cuisine, great value, and massive portions. Their 3-4 person platter will leave you stuffed! 📖 The Devonport Library is absolutely stunning—read a book by the sea with the ocean breeze. Pure romance! 🏖 Cheltenham Beach is nearby—perfect for a post-hike stroll by the water. 📍 Mount Eden 🌋 🚗 A 17-minute drive from the city center, with free parking. 👀 This dormant volcano offers a panoramic view of Auckland from the summit! Perfect for sunrise or sunset—you can’t go wrong. 🍽 At the base, Domain Road is packed with restaurants, especially Chinese cuisine, plus cozy cafés and bakeries for afternoon tea! 📍 One Tree Hill 🐑 🚗 20-minute drive from the city. 🏞 The hilltop features a monument and a sweeping view of Auckland. You might even spot cows and sheep wandering nearby—very New Zealand! 【Indoor Attractions】 🖼 Auckland Art Gallery (Art Museum) 🎨 📍 Right next to UOA. A must-visit for art lovers! Features works by Monet, Picasso, and Latour—a visual feast! 🏛 Auckland War Memorial Museum 🏺 📍 Free for students! (Normally $18) Learn about Māori culture, natural history, and even World War history. 🌿 Nearby is the Winter Garden, filled with beautiful flowers. 🛍 Close to Newmarket—great for shopping and dining afterward! 🦁 Auckland Zoo 🨁 📍 Motions Rd, Western Springs. 🎫 Buy tickets online for direct entry—no queues! Last entry at 3:30 PM. 🦤 Spot the Kiwi bird here! (Remember: no flash photography.) 🍽 The zoo’s food is average—better to eat back in the city or at Ponsonby! 🎥 Weta Workshop Unleashed 🎬 📍 SkyCity—a paradise for movie fans! 📽 Behind-the-scenes magic from Lord of the Rings, Avatar, and more! Super immersive. 🗣 Offers guided tours in English & Chinese. The actors are super dedicated, but some areas might be slightly scary—proceed with caution if you’re easily spooked! #NorthIslandNZ #NewZealandTravelGuide #Auckland