More Things to see and do in Auckland

Auckland is a city that effortlessly combines nature, city life, and proximity to some great beaches. Opportunities are abound to enjoy the unique New Zealand topography and animals one day during your stay and to wander around stylish Queen Street in central Auckland the next. New Zealand is a nation that has much charm and provides a bit of everything to do catering to all interests. More things to see and do in Auckland include:

Waitakere Ranges 

Waiatarua | Auckland

 Options are limitless for hiking, fishing, surfing, bird watching inside the majestic and lovely Waitakere ranges. Around an hour away from central Auckland the ranges provide great opportunities to hike, fish, surf and bird watch all while being surrounded by picturesque nature. Noted both for its black sand shores such as Whatipu and its roaring waterfalls like Fairy Falls and Cascade Kauri the Waitakere Ranges has been hailed by other travelers as being just what New Zealand is about. The range is open to the public at all times and does not cost any type of entrance or usage fee.

Queen Street 

Queen Street | Auckland

A great way to connect with the more cosmopolitan elements of Auckland life is to take a trip down to Queen Street. Filled with notable stores like the Diamond Shop and Billabong as well as some of the iconic buildings of Auckland like the Bank of New Zealand Buildings and Auckland Town Hall this street is great for shopping and even just a walk along. Running parallel and one street back of Queen Street is High Street, which has a variety of different shopping options. Loaded with bars, cafes and clubs as well as some interesting galleries and book stores High Street is more alternative than Queen Street and worth a look too.

Auckland Zoo

Motions Road Western Springs | Auckland

The Auckland Zoo is a place that visitors can enjoy the opportunity to interact with authentic New Zealand animals as well as world wide exotic animals like hippos, lions and fur seals. A fascinating section of the zoo is the Te Wao Nui’s six habitats native to New Zealand. These habitats approximate different natural conditions in New Zealand and the animals that live within them. Be sure to check out “the Night” which is a cave that houses different nocturnal animals like the short tailed bat. Many tourists call the Auckland Zoo one of the highlights of their time in Auckland. Admission to the zoo is around $18 US dollars for adults and $9 US dollars for kids.