Auckland, New Zealand is a city that offers a mix of city sophistication and natural beauty. Here are some of the top things to do in Auckland based on the search results:
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Explore the natural beauty: Auckland has a lot of natural beauty to offer, including emerald islands of the Hauraki Gulf, ruggedly beautiful black sand beaches of the west coast, and volcanic cones. You can explore these natural wonders by kayak, boat, on foot, or by bike.
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Visit Rangitoto Island: Rangitoto Island is Aucklands most iconic island, and its a dormant volcanic cone that sits just off the coast from the central city. You can take a short ferry from downtown Auckland to walk to the summit for spectacular views, or glide across the harbor via paddle power on a sunset kayak tour.
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Learn about Māori history and traditions: You can learn about the Māori history and traditions at the Auckland War Memorial Museum and explore the modern and traditional world-class exhibitions at the Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki.
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SkyJump off the SkyTower: If youre looking for an adventurous activity, you can try jumping off the SkyTower for a thrilling experience with Skydive Auckland.
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Hiking and outdoor activities: Auckland has plenty of green spaces and parks to enjoy throughout the city, and even some volcanoes you can hike. You can go hiking in the Hunua Ranges, about an hour southeast of the city center, and enjoy the two waterfall trails: the Hunua Falls loop walk (20 minutes return), and the more strenuous Cossey/Massey loop (3 hours plus), which takes you up through a reservoir and back via a creek, both good places for a swim.
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Visit nearby islands: From the ferry terminal, you can hop on a ferry to several different nearby islands. Waiheke Island is a popular choice where you can rent a bike, visit beaches, and taste some delicious wine.
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Explore the city: Auckland has a lot to offer in terms of cosmopolitan hotspots, shopping, and dining experiences. You can stroll around the hip bars and cafes in Ponsonby, upmarket stores and a nice garden in Parnell, Aucklands oldest neighborhood, and some of the citys nicest beaches in Mission Bay.
In order to do all the things listed here, you really need at least 2 or 3 days in Auckland.
