Auckland Central
Central Auckland is a hub of urban delights set against beautiful coastal scenery. It’s not hard to see why this is regarded as one of the most liveable cities in the world.
Discover world-class shopping, dining and entertainment in the city centre. Splurge on designer fashion, indulge in Pacific-Rim cuisine overlooking the harbour and discover buzzing waterfront precincts.
The sea is right on the city’s doorstep with countless water activities and island adventures at your fingertips. Lonely Planet rated the Hauraki Gulf and islands as one of the best experiences in New Zealand, so make sure you get out on the water.
Find culture in every corner and exciting events including musicals, festivals, concerts and international sports. Central fringe suburbs offer a variety of dining and entertainment – great shopping and coffee by day, dinner, drinks or dancing by night.
There are a couple of experiences you won’t want to miss in central Auckland. Take a trip up the Sky Tower, the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere, where you can experience spectacular 360-degree views of the city from the observation deck. The adventurous can also try 'Sky Jump' – New Zealand’s highest base jump – or the incredible 'Sky Walk', where you’ll walk around the outside of the Sky Tower on a platform high above the city for some extreme sightseeing .
If you've a picnic in mind you can climb Mt Eden, the city's highest volcanic cone with panoramic views from the summit. Auckland is known as the City of Sails – so whether you go on a harbour cruise, a dolphin safari or an America’s Cup Yacht, you need toget out on the water. To unwind, catch a ferry over to Waiheke Island and enjoy the many vineyards, olive groves and beautiful sandy beaches. Auckland City is also spoilt for choice when it comes to coastline – catch a bus to Mission Bay or a ferry to Devonport and you’ll be licking ice-cream by the seaside in no time.
Auckland’s vibrant art scene has a lot to offer visitors. Start with the Auckland Art Gallery, and follow it up with a few of the city's many small galleries. Auckland Museum hosts exquisite displays of Maori and Pacific artefacts, as well as live Maori cultural performances. In the evening, catch a show or concert at the Aotea Centre, Civic Theatre or Town Hall, or head to The Classic Comedy Club for something light-hearted.
Queen Street is the inner city's main street, with everything from clothing to electronics, books and souvenirs. Nearby Britomart is full of designer fashion as well as international brands, all set within graceful heritage buildings. From here you can walk to High Street and Chancery, home to designer labels and cutting-edge local boutiques. Newmarket, just a few minutes' drive from downtown, is a mecca of popular international labels and more than 40 designer stores. Look out for Kiwi designers Karen Walker, Kate Sylvester and Annah Stretton. And if you’re around on a Saturday, be sure to check out the French Market in the charming inner-city suburb of Parnell.
Downtown Auckland has an impressive array of cafes, restaurants and bars. Enjoy fine dining on the waterfront, relaxed eats around Queen Street, celebrity chefs’ creations on Federal Street, and ethnic cuisine on Elliot Street. The City Works Depot is a foodie hotspot - head here for delicious lunches with a Kiwi twist and New Zealand craft beers. For nightlife head to the Viaduct Harbour, Britomart or Wynyard Quarter; all are within walking distance of Queen Street. Karangahape Road (‘K Road’ to the locals) is known for its alternative bars, while trendy Ponsonby (about 10 minutes’ drive from downtown) is good for live music.
Content courtesy of Tourism NZ
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Auckland Botanic Gardens, Manurewa, AucklandSat 2 Jan 2021 10:15AM / Children, Kids, HolidaysWe invite you to step back in time 70 million years this summer to an age when dinosaurs roamed New Zealand! Meet Toru our life-size Triceratops, plus Rexy and Diablo our two-legged meat-eating dinosaurs, plus cute ... more
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Lynnmall Shopping Centre, New Lynn, AucklandThu 21 Jan 2021 9:00AM / Children, Kids, HolidaysSo you can't get to Europe at the moment? That's fine, we have brought Europe to you. Grab your "Eurail pass" and visit shop 102 (previously House of Travel) to see a variety of model trains travelling across Europe, ... more
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The Classic Comedy Club, CBD, AucklandFri 8 Jan 2021 7:30PM / ComedyIt's a brand new year of live comedy at The Classic and every Friday and Saturday night at 7:30pm it's the main event of the week featuring our favourite headliners, along with the rising stars and the pick of our new ... more
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St Matthew-in-the-City, CBD, AucklandFri 13 Nov 2020 8:30PM / Covers, Tribute BandsThe Candlelight Music Series presents a multisensory experience of classical and well known music by candlelight at the beautiful Saint Matthew’s Anglican Church, Auckland City, this November & December 2020, We ... more
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Start the weekend right with a night full of live racing at the track! Enjoy a bite to eat and an icy cold beverage with friends or colleagues as we showcase some of the best Harness Racing this summer! General ... more
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An audience favourite returns! A character-driven improvised comedy show set at the top of a Ferris Wheel. With separate storylines that revolve every 2-minutes it's kind of like Pulp Fiction, but with a lot less ... more
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Auckland City Hotel, CBD, AucklandFri 22 Jan 2021 7:00PM / Socials, Singles, BallsLooking for a fun and unique way to chill out? It’s a special social evening with a twist! Come and have fun and chill out @ Paint & Chill at Auckland City Hotel (Vie Lounge & Eatery) Our mission is to mix ... more
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Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, CBD, AucklandMon 18 Jan 2021 9:00AM / Children, Kids, HolidaysSchool holidays at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki! Creative holiday programmes inspired by Toi Tū Toi Ora: Contemporary Māori Art for kids aged 7—12 that offer full-day sessions, Monday to Friday, during the ... more
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The Classic Comedy Club, CBD, AucklandFri 3 Jul 2020 10:00PM / ComedyThe Weekend L8 Show returns in 2021 on Fri Jan 8th. In January and early February of 2021 the regular L8 Show featuring eight pro comedians will only play on Friday nights. The weekly Saturday night L8 Show from Jan ... more
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Art Select Gallery, Newmarket, AucklandTue 12 Jan 2021 6:00PM / Contemporary ArtWe are pleased to announce a solo exhibition "Art by the Sea" by artist John Keith Reed D.F.A and extend this invitation to you and your guests. New Zealand watercolour Artist JK Reed is regarded as one of New ... more
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Glen Eden Intermediate School, Titirangi, AucklandMon 11 Jan 2021 9:00AM / Dance ClassesDance away the holidays and join in the fun! Over two weeks learn a variety of dance techniques and routines with fun games and team building activities. The Initiate Dance Holiday Programme, supported by the Auckland ... more
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Ellen Melville Centre, CBD, AucklandFri 22 Jan 2021 10:30AM / FilmJoin us for “Hello Japan - the Kids Japanese Festival”, happening Friday 22 January 2021 during the school holiday at Ellen Melville Centre to explore the Japanese culture! Enjoy amazing Japanese animation movies ... more
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Ellen Melville Centre, CBD, AucklandFri 22 Jan 2021 1:30PM / FilmJoin us for “Hello Japan - the Kids Japanese Festival”, happening Friday 22 January 2021 during the school holiday at Ellen Melville Centre to explore the Japanese culture! Enjoy amazing Japanese animation movies ... more
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Bricks 4 Kidz, Ellerslie, AucklandMon 18 Jan 2021 9:00AM / EducationBricks 4 Kidz is offering a brand new STEAM Careers in Action summer Holiday Programme that is sure to inspire the Architect, Engineer, Scientist and Environmentalist in all of us. Enjoy entertaining challenges, exciting ... more
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Results Fitness for Women, Henderson, AucklandFri 22 Jan 2021 6:30PM / Mind & Body*** WOMEN ONLY *** This is an official Whispers from Above event with New Zealand's Modern Medium Melissa Mills An evening with Melissa Mills Medium and Soulful Alignment mentor will be an experience to remember and ... more
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The Wine Cellar, CBD, AucklandFri 22 Jan 2021 8:00PM / Alternative, IndieFollowing the release and tour of critically acclaimed fourth album How We Got To Now in 2015, The Broken Heartbreakers retreated to the wings, the core songwriting duo of John Guy Howell and Rachel Bailey stepping out ... more
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We've rounded up a selection of Auckland’s best food vendors for a weekly rotation of street kai on Takutai Square. Introducing Food Truck Fridays! Picture Dutch Fries, Latin delights, Fried Chicken, Burgers, Tacos, ... more
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Jai Thai Boxing Gym Auckland, CBD, AucklandThu 14 Jan 2021 6:30PM / Martial ArtsIntroductory Thai Boxing session for those interested in burning 800 calories and learning some new skills. Thai Boxing, or Muay Thai, is Thailand's national sport, known as "The Art of Eight Limbs" - a practical and ... more
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Waikaraka Family Speedway, Onehunga, AucklandSat 23 Jan 2021 7:00PM / MotorsportFat tyres, huge wings and screaming V8 engines all add to the spectacle of New Zealand's richest Super Modified event - the Modified Dirt Cup. The fastest dirt track Super Modified drivers from around New Zealand ... more
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BNK Education, Remuera, AucklandMon 14 Dec 2020 9:00AM / EducationLooking for meaningful ways to keep the kids busy this summer? BNK's action-packed summer camps have been designed especially to spark children's curiosity and imagination, with immersive and engaging activities that are ... more
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Karstens Conference and Meeting Spaces, CBD, AucklandFri 22 Jan 2021 10:00AM / Business & ProfessionalDo you want to be effective while still being true to yourself? Today's best leaders are authentic leaders—people whose inner compass guides their daily actions and enables them to earn the trust of their team and ... more
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Te Atatu Peninsula Community Centre, Te Atatu Peninsula, AucklandFri 16 Oct 2020 5:00PM / Markets and FairsOur popular markets are back every third Friday of the month starting from September! We will have an amazing line-up of Food Trucks & Street Food Vendors for your Friday Night dinner, plus handmade crafts, shop for ... more
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Kohimarama Beach, Kohimarama, AucklandWed 20 Jan 2021 10:00AM / Swimming2020/2021 Waterworld Epic Summer Tour Dates Water World will be your summer time dose of splashing fun! This fun inflatable waterpark is some of the most fun that you can have in water. Such a fantastic summer ... more
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Free Watercolour Studio Open Day Come and see what I do and what happens in a typical workshop/class. I'll be demonstrating a painting from start to finish from 10:30 till midday and then continue on until 3 pm - ... more
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Ellerslie Racecourse, Remuera, AucklandSat 23 Jan 2021 3:00PM / Horse RacingA staple date in many an Aucklander’s calendar, the Karaka Million draws a stylish crowd from far & wide to celebrate an extraordinary event. For little over one minute, a glittering crowd will hold its breath as ... more