Top Things to do in Auckland Central
Things to do in Auckland Central, North Island: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks
European, Polynesian, Asian and strong Maori heritages give the Auckland its distinctive culture. Discover the history of the world's largest Polynesian city through Maori treasures at Auckland Museum and experience the lives of 19th-century settlers at Howick Historical Village. Find Polynesian handicrafts at Otara Market or people-watch in bustling Ponsonby and Parnell. Adventure junkies can get their fix from kayaking, sailing and high-octane bungee jumping.
Restaurants in Auckland Central
1. The Hare Krishna Temple
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
The Hare Krishna Centre is a 100-acre property located in Kumeu in the outskirts of Auckland, New Zealand. A large Krishna Temple is the heart of the centre an is at every step a wonderful spiritual experience, from its ornate altar to its finely crafted doors, many large oil paintings, and wonderful Orissan stained-glass windows. The temple also contains a community hall and shop. Surrounding the temple, the property maintains many interesting animals, native bush, fruit trees, ponds, numerous living quarters, and even a primary school. We host the largest Holi colour festival in New Zealand which attracts over 10,000 guests, and also a food festival each summer. All visitors are welcome.
2. The Alan Gibbs Farm
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5.0 based on 91 reviews
Reviewed By Sheofthebroom - Melbourne, Australia
This destination had been on my bucket list ever since I watched a documentary on Anish Kapoor’s Dismemberment Site 1 which sits proudly into the landscape at Gibbs Farm. We were fortunate to engage the services of Glen from Art Travel NZ who picked us up at the ferry terminal in Auckland and drove us to the farm. His knowledge on both the farm, the owner Alan Gibbs and each of the sculptures made it a memorable day and we got so much more out of it than doing it on our own. The opportunity to visit the farm, given it is a private property is mainly when a charitable event is taking place and they agree to open it to the public. We were overwhelmed at the scale of the sculptures but given the vastness of the property, they perfectly complemented the landscape. Make sure you wear reasonable walking shoes as there are plenty of hills to tackle. Acknowledgement to Glen Armstrong at Art Travel for the photographs included in this review too.
3. Hundertwasser's Pavilion for Nature
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
The ‘Pavilion for Nature’ is a Friedensreich Hundertwasser design realised after his architectural design sketches. Hundertwasser is a World famous artist who became a New Zealand citizen. It is the second Hundertwasser structure to be build in the Southern Hemisphere. The design was dedicated to Birkdale Intermediate by The Hundertwasser Non Profit Foundation in Vienna, Austria. Built in 2014.
4. awesomeNZ
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Travel in style on a comfortable group bus tour from Auckland to Hobbiton Movie Set - on rolling farmland, this is the world famous movie set where you'll see the intricately created 'Hobbit holes' the Green Dragon Inn, the Party Tree and so much more cinematic magic!
Reviewed By H326NRhannahh
Our day couldn’t have gone more smoothly. Easy pick up from the InterCity bus terminal and a lovely drive to Hobbiton with Hana, our informative and friendly driver. Excellent tour of Hobbiton - an amazing place! Great day!
5. SkyTower
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4.5 based on 11,422 reviews
Auckland's SkyTower is the tallest structure in the Southern Hemisphere, this tower is more than 300 metres high. Offering stunning views, along with award winning restaurants, a gift shop and an opportunity to push your limits by walking the outside of the viewing platforms, or by jumping off from 192 metres above Auckland's CBD. Off Peak Season - (1st May - 31st Oct) 9:00am - 10:00pm daily - Last tickets sold at 9:30pm Peak Season - (1st Nov - 30th Apr) Sun - Thurs: 8:30am - 10:30pm - Last tickets sold at 10:00pm Fri & Sat: 8:30am - 11:30pm - Last tickets sold at 11:00pm
Reviewed By LachmiPunjabi - New Delhi, India
Visit the Sky Tower in Auckland for an awesome view of the city and harbour.The ride in the lift to the top floor is amazing with the glass floor mesmerising anyone who looks down. The 360 degrees view of the tower is magnificent and the money is totally worth it.
6. Alberton
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4.5 based on 46 reviews
This home grew from a modest farmhouse built in 1863 into an enormous fairy tale mansion, where visitors can admire its beautiful verandahs and towers and view original family furniture.
7. Viaduct Harbour
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4.5 based on 3,419 reviews
Visit the center of Auckland sailing and the place for the finest restaurants, bars, and luxury apartments.
Reviewed By 48andreww - Broad Oak, United Kingdom
Lots of super yachts to admire and Admiral's Cup yachts. Plenty of places to eat and drink. Not to be missed when in Auckland.
8. One Tree Hill (Maungakiekie)
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4.5 based on 1,215 reviews
The second highest volcanic peak in Auckland, next to Mount Eden, One Tree Hill offers views of the city and has a huge obelisk at the top.
Reviewed By jeanettem190 - Cairns, Australia
After your walking visit to Mt Eden; a caldera volcano, it makes sense to stroll through tony, leafy Mt Eden Village & Epsom Village to Cornwall Park (vast! Check out the sheep & cows grazing!) up to One Tree Hill; a cone volcano (Check out the difference!). There are two horseshoe shaped calderas on two different sides of the 'cone'. As you wander up the very gentle slope, you'll see the Vicotrian Folly. Then there's the heritage-style Bistro where you can snag an ice-cream or similar & have a seat on the verandah. Right next door is Huia Lodge; a heritage listed little cottage & info centre promoting early Auckland & current cultural exhibitions. Across the road is Acacia Cottage; the oldest surviving structure in Auckland. 1841. No wonder it survived; it's made from super-strong kauri wood. The cottage is beautifully restored, having been shifted from it's original location in inner Auckland. There're all kinds of historic everyday items on display, which was quite interesting & nostalgic. Buses are no longer permitted beyond this point, so there're no more obnoxious loud hordes of shouting 'tourist' type people elbowing the walkers & shoving their selfie sticks all over. It's very scenic at the top. You're bound to find several nice photographic subjects. After all this walking you're liable to feel tired. No worries, just walk down another path, not through the vast public park, into a suburban street. You'll soon find a bus stop. If the bus is headed further out from Auckland, just cross the street! All the northbound city buses will meander their way back to the Auckland CBD!
9. North Head Historic Reserve
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4.5 based on 360 reviews
Reviewed By ChrisS390 - Eglinton, United Kingdom
This is a great place to visit when in Devonport - not just the lovely views but also the various fortifications from the war years and the terracing left by the Maori when they first came.
10. J.F Kennedy Memorial Park
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