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What to book before you travel to Auckland?

Most visits can be booked on the spot. A few sell out days ahead. Here they are, stop by stop, with what you can do without booking underneath. Keep the rest of your time free.

Trip length
WeekendOne weekTwo weeks

5 activities to book · about €101 per person

Auckland

Days 1-7
Days 1-7Sky Tower and SkyWalkAt 328 metres, the tallest freestanding structure in New Zealand, finished in 1997; its viewing decks see up to 80 km on a clear day.€22Book on GetYourGuide →
Days 1-7Auckland War Memorial MuseumA 1929 building in the Domain holding a major Māori and Pacific collection, including a 25-metre war canoe cut from one tōtara.€18Book on GetYourGuide →
Days 1-7Rangitoto IslandA near-symmetrical 260-metre cone that rose from the sea about six hundred years ago, the youngest volcano in the region, 25 minutes away by ferry.€22Book on GetYourGuide →
Days 1-7The vineyards of Waiheke IslandForty minutes by ferry to an island of about thirty wineries, mostly syrah and Bordeaux blends, on slopes running down to sandy coves.€30Book on GetYourGuide →
Days 1-7Devonport and the North Head tunnelsTwelve minutes by ferry to a village of Victorian wooden houses and two volcanoes; Mount Victoria, 87 metres, gives the classic skyline view.€9Book on GetYourGuide →

No booking needed: Maungawhau / Mount Eden · Piha black-sand beach · Viaduct Harbour and Wynyard Quarter

All activities in Auckland on GetYourGuide

Indicative prices per person, checked when written. The button opens the GetYourGuide search for the activity and the town, on the days of the stop once your dates are known. Some links are affiliate links: we may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you.

Frequently asked questions

How much do the activities to book in Auckland cost?

€101 per person if you do them all, across 5 bookings. The most expensive is "The vineyards of Waiheke Island" at €30, the cheapest "Devonport and the North Head tunnels" at €9. Prices checked when written: confirm them when you book.

What can you do in Auckland without booking anything?

3 visits on this itinerary need no ticket or time slot, starting with Maungawhau / Mount Eden, Piha black-sand beach, Viaduct Harbour and Wynyard Quarter. They make up most of your days: booking ahead only concerns a handful of sites with limited places.

The rest of the trip

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