3 Days in Auckland: Harbour, Volcanoes and Islands

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πŸ“ Auckland, New ZealandπŸ—“ 3 daysπŸ‘₯ Families and outdoor fans

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3Days
8Stops
3Meal tips
About Β£90-150 a day, mid-range, flights excludedBudget

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Three days: Sky Tower, volcanic cones, Waiheke Island wineries and Piha beach. The weather changes quickly. Best November to April.

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Day by day

Captivating view of Auckland's skyline featuring the Sky Tower at dusk.
1

City

09:30

Sky Tower

City views.

πŸ“ CBD⏱ 1 hourπŸ’· ~NZ$40
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12:00

Viaduct Harbour

Waterfront.

πŸ“ CBD⏱ 1.5 hoursπŸ’· Free
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15:00

Auckland Domain and Museum

Museum.

πŸ“ Parnell⏱ 2 hoursπŸ’· ~NZ$28
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🍽 Where to eat

dinnerDinnerKiwi Β· $$
Stunning aerial view of Auckland city skyline and Harbor Bridge at sunset.
2

Waiheke Island

09:00

Ferry to Waiheke

40 minutes.

πŸ“ Waiheke⏱ 1 hourπŸ’· ~NZ$45
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11:00

Wine tasting

Vineyards.

πŸ“ Waiheke⏱ 4 hoursπŸ’· ~NZ$30
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17:00

Return

Ferry.

πŸ“ Auckland⏱ 1 hourπŸ’· Included
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🍽 Where to eat

lunchWinery lunchKiwi Β· $$
🎟 Book ahead for day 2Tickets and tours: Ferry to Waiheke
A stunning view of Auckland's skyline with the Sky Tower at sunrise, enveloped in morning fog.
3

Volcanoes and beaches

09:00

Mount Eden

Volcanic crater.

πŸ“ Mt Eden⏱ 1 hourπŸ’· Free
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12:00

Piha beach

Black-sand surf beach.

πŸ“ Piha⏱ 4 hoursπŸ’· Free
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🍽 Where to eat

dinnerFish and chipsKiwi Β· $
🎟 Book ahead for day 3Tickets and tours: Mount Eden

Good to know

✈️ Getting thereAuckland Airport is 30 minutes by SkyBus.
πŸš† Getting aroundBuses, ferries and trains.
πŸ’· CurrencyNew Zealand dollar (NZD).
πŸ—£ LanguageEnglish and Māori.

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