Auckland Attractions
Experience the
"Essence of Auckland."
We at Nautical Nook can help you plan your day to include any of the following...
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100 meters from Nautical Nook |
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Adjacent to Nautical Nook |
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Adjacent to Nautical Nook |
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Short walk from Nautical Nook |
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500 meters from Nautical Nook |
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| Coromandel
Discovery Tour - A boat and bus tour to and around the Coromandel
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Bus day passes are great value at $11 each and allow you to use all bus routes as well as the ferry to travel across to Devonport where you can climb Mount Victoria for the best views of Auckland and the harbour. |
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Auckland is a city of approximately one million people, lying between the Pacific Ocean and the Tasman Sea on a narrow isthmus. Many islands dot the Auckland harbour and Hauraki gulf - most of which can be accessed by ferry for picnics, beach swimming and visiting wineries. Volcanic cones with fantastic views dominate the Auckland landscape. These include One Tree Hill, Mt Hobson, Mt Eden, Mt St John, Mt Wellington, Mt Albert Mt Victoria and North Head.
Rangitoto Island, our most recent eruption stands sentinel, guarding our harbour and may be accessed by ferry and conquered on a safari train.
The Domain Winter gardens, Formal gardens and walking track are a delight to visit.
At the War Memorial Museum, don't miss seeing Maori culture show at 11am and 1:30 pm daily.
The Art Gallery, built in French Renaissance style in 1887 houses NZ paintings including the works of C.F Goldie through to the modern master Colin McCahan.
The Parnell Rose Gardens are splashed with vibrant colour from November to May. Follow on down the hill to Judges Bay or along the ridge to Holy Trinity Cathedral and historic St Mary's.
The Maritime Museum displays NZ's maritime history with flair, then you can take a leisurely stroll in the Viaduct Basin, once home to the America's Cup, with it's many cafe's and restaurants.
Auckland's Zoo includes a Kiwi House where this endangered nocturnal bird can be seen.
A ferry ride to Devonport is refreshing and Jackson's Museum takes you way back in time! Climb up Mt Victoria or North Head while you're over there for outstanding views of the city and the Hauraki Gulf.
An all day bus ticket ($10 from 9am onwards) is great value for money.
By car, the Waitakere Ranges and wild surf beaches of the west coast can make a great day trip. Massive thousand year old Kauri trees, forests, waterfalls and the interpretive center are all to be enjoyed. The scenic drive is just that! Also visit the wineries, arts and crafts shops and Muriwai gannet colony.
The Botanic Gardens at Manurewa and Parkland cover 65 hectares.
Auckland boasts many unspoiled Regional Parks including Wenderholm, Shakespear, Long Bay, Omana, Awhitu and Ambury Farm Park for still more outdoor exploration.
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