Things to do in Hunua

2026 Global 100 - Night Attractions

Sky Tower

As an iconic landmark of Auckland, the Sky Tower stands 328 m tall and is connected to other buildings, forming a massive city in the sky. The Sky Tower features three transparent elevators traveling at 18 km per hour, reaching the observation deck in just 40 seconds to overlook the entire Auckland cityscape. In the evening, you can enjoy the beautiful sunset and Auckland's night views. Beyond regular sightseeing, the tower also offers a range of high-altitude experiences. SkyWalk lets visitors walk on a handrail-free walkway around the tower exterior at 192 m high, led by a professional guide and secured with safety ropes, suitable for thrill-seekers. SkyJump involves jumping from 192 m along a guide cable, with descent speeds reaching approximately 85 km per hour. Group visitors can also join the Skyline climb activity, reaching about 300 m to overlook the city up close. Ascending the tower in the evening allows you to enjoy both the sunset and the city's night views in transition, with Auckland's skyline under changing light presenting a distinctive scene. △ Climb the 328 m Sky Tower △Overlooking the beautiful city night view △ Take on more exciting projects

2026 Global 100 - Family-friendly Attractions

SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium

SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium is an aquarium converted from an abandoned underground sewage storage tank, completed by the New Zealand marine archaeologist Mr. Kelly Tarlton over approx. 10 months. SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium features 8 major exhibition themes, each with its own distinctive features. In the captivating winter wonderland, you can walk through the exhibition area into a viewing area at minus two degrees, to watch king penguins and gentoo penguins walking on artificial snow or diving underwater. You can also, inside the transparent acrylic view tunnel of SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium, feel the thrill of great sharks and devil rays swimming past you, and witness how the mighty large lobsters live in harmony with their neighbors. If you want to observe up close, you can put yourself in a cage and enter the shark viewing pool. △ Observe giant sharks up close △ Learn more about marine life in the Southern Hemisphere △ Watch the adorable feeding process of the king penguin and gentoo penguin flocks

No. 3 of Best Things to Do in Auckland

Auckland War Memorial Museum

Auckland Museum is regarded as one of the finest Museums in the Southern Hemisphere and is renowned for its unique collection of Māori and Pacific treasures. It is also a war memorial for the Auckland province. Housed in one of the country's finest heritage buildings, the Museum tells the story of New Zealand as a nation; from award-winning natural history exhibits to galleries which investigate New Zealand's cultural origins. Scars on the Heart, the Museum's war memorial gallery, tells the story of New Zealand at war, while He Taonga Māori - the Museum's Māori treasures gallery, displays over 2,000 priceless Māori artefacts, including rare carvings and the last great Māori war canoe carved from a giant Totara tree. The Museum is home to an ever-evolving host of galleries and special exhibitions, including Tāmaki Herenga Waka, a contemporary gallery dedicated to the stories of Auckland and the people who call it home. The Imaginarium is the new children's gallery where learning is curiosity lead, and awe-inspiring.

Hunua Falls

One of the favourites for hikers in the bushy Hunua Ranges east of Auckland. Hunua Falls overflows from a solid volcanic basalt ledge, and the water is fast and imposing, pouring down from a height of 30 meters. A wide variety of original trees and tree ferns can be seen here, including Ponga, Tanekaha, CabbageTree and Totara. The trail goes up the Wairoa River (Wairoa River) downstream of the waterfall, through beautiful native bush, along a tree-lined river to a scenic viewing platform. The upper viewing trail offers a multi-angle view of Hunua Falls and the surrounding forest.

No. 1 of Family-friendly Attractions in New Zealand

Auckland Zoo

Auckland Zoo is one of New Zealand's leading zoos in terms of animal species and quantity, with approximately 130 species and over 2,000 animals living within the park. One of the zoo's highlights is the Te Wao Nui precinct, which occupies about one-fifth of the park's total area and brings together over 100 species of native New Zealand plants and approximately 60 species of native animals. At Auckland Zoo, you will experience an unforgettable wildlife journey. Home to approx. 130 species from New Zealand and around the world, the zoo is set in lush, natural-habitat-inspired environments that offer you the chance to get up close to amazing wildlife while learning about animal conservation and care. The zoo is ideal for families, couples, and nature lovers, combining education, entertainment, and an immersive environment for visitors to explore for a full day

Auckland Botanic Gardens

The Auckland Botanic Garden covers an area of 64 hectares and is located in the Southern District. It has more than 10,000 plants. It was established in 1974 and brings together almost all of New Zealand's native plants. If you want some quiet time, this is a great place to go. 1. Overview of the garden The botanical garden is divided into New Zealand native botanical gardens, rose gardens, shrub gardens, Gondwana gardens, vegetable and fruit gardens, horticultural botanical gardens, tea gardens, palm gardens and urban arboretums according to the types of plants. In addition, conifers are planted, including oleifera and California marsh pine. There is an artificial lake in the park, a natural trail, and a fragrant New Zealand rose show during the rose season. The arboretum is home to many endangered species from all over the world, palm trees of different varieties and many native trees are interspersed, and two streams meander through the park. 2. Play Guide Go to the fresh edible plant area, where you can enjoy fruits, vegetables, nuts and edible flowers, which will stimulate your interest in growing your own plants. Walking past the upper river and the oddly shaped rock park, the edible plants reappeared. Then enter the African Garden, which brings together many plants from southern Africa and is regarded as the richest flower kingdom in the world. There is a cafe at the entrance of the botanical garden. After visiting the garden, you can have a cup of coffee and take a rest. In addition, there is a library in the botanical garden, where you can not only swim in the world of plants, but also in the ocean of knowledge.

No. 5 of Best Things to Do in Auckland

Weta Workshop Unleashed

Weta Workshop UnleashedActually located in Wellington, the capital of New Zealand, not Auckland, this is a globally renowned film special effects and prop production company. Visitors can personally experience the prop-making process, touch props, take photos, and even try out some fun props themselves. Additionally, knowledgeable guides lead in-depth explorations of various props and models in the studio.

Auckland Whale & Dolphin Tour

A speedboat specially designed for watching dolphins will depart from the Viaduct Harbour and shuttle through the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park (HaurakiGulfMarinePark). In about 4 and a half hours, you have a high probability of encountering dolphins and whales. It will be a wonderful yacht trip.

Hunua Ranges Regional Park

No. 1 of Spring Outings in Auckland

Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill

Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill, whose green spaces connect with Cornwall Park, are often considered one large park andare a great place for a leisurely stroll. It was formed by a volcanic eruption tens of thousands of years ago and stands approx. 180m tall, with a complete crater still preserved at the summit. The mountain's name comes from a single tree that once stood alone on the summit, which was vandalized in 1994 and 2000 and was eventually removed as it could not be saved. Several native saplings were planted on the summit in 2016, and only one will be kept once they grow to continue the "One Tree" name. Today, an obelisk commemorating the Māori people and a bronze statue of a Māori warrior stand at the summit, and the terraced remains on the slopes are remnants left by the early Māori settlers when they built their settlements.