Location: Auckland
Top Things to do in Auckland
What to do and see in Auckland, North Island: The Best Architectural Buildings
The Māori call Auckland Tāmaki Makaurau — a maiden desired by 100 lovers,
and a valuable territory fought over for centuries for its fertile land and
natural harbors on the Pacific Ocean (to the east) and Tasman Sea (to the
west). Today, it’s New Zealand’s largest city: A vibrant and diverse place
where nature and urban life go hand-in- hand, with 48 volcanic cones, more
than 50 islands, and 29,000 km of coastline and beaches just minutes away
from the arts and shopping of the central city.
Restaurants in Auckland
1. Hundertwasser's Pavilion for Nature
Overall Ratings
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.
2. Alberton
Overall Ratings
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.
3. Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple New Zealand
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By NZKiwi_sunlover - Auckland Central, New Zealand
Recommended to us by a friend, I took 3 teenagers here, as we’re on a budget and have pretty much exhausted every other activity option in Auckland. I didn’t have huge expectations - but was very pleasantly surprised. The teenagers all loved it, so did I. A lovely peaceful, stunningly beautiful and very welcoming place to be. The current embroidery exhibition was amazing!! The Cafe we found expensive, but lovely food. I’d happily go back, as would the teenagers. I looked on the internet before we left but couldn’t find information about dress code. I had expected to need to cover up as we did when visiting temples in Bali. Thankfully we arrived prepared - but adding photo of their signage for your benefit. Enjoy.
4. Shree Swaminarayan Hindu Temple
5. Ferry Building
6. Auckland Town Hall
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 134 reviews
Auckland Town Hall is a prominent civic landmark of neo-Baroque style. Protected as a Category A heritage building, from 1994 to 1997 the building was fully restored, allowing the addition of modern amenities and re-establishing the building's standing as a multi-functional venue and world class performance hall.
Reviewed By ChristopherWaiheke - Waiheke Island, New Zealand
I heard a number of New Zealand Symphony Orchestra concerts here last year and intentionally sat in different parts of te hall to judge the acoustics. Except for seats directly above the orchestra,the sound was amazing. And the setting! A neo-Baroque style building built in 1911 and restored in 1997, it's pleasure to look at and a treat to be inside! The thunderous organ deserves a review of its own. Alas, the public can only see inside if they go to a concert (why no guided tours?) so go to a concert!! Upcoming shows on the Town Hall web-site.
7. Selwyn Churches
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
