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Things to do in Auckland

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About Auckland

Auckland is a large metropolitan city in the North Island of New Zealand. It has an urban population of approximately 1,547,200. It is located in the greater Auckland Region, the area governed by Auckland Council, which includes outlying rural areas and the islands of the Hauraki Gulf, and which has a total population of 1,816,000 as of June 2025. It is the most populous city of New Zealand and the fifth-most populous city in Oceania.

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  • Auckland Art GalleryDay 2 on the trip

    Auckland Art Gallery

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    Auckland Art Gallery is the principal public gallery in Auckland, New Zealand. It has the most extensive collection of national and international art in New Zealand and frequently hosts travelling international exhibitions.

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  • Waitemata HarbourDay 1 on the trip

    Waitemata Harbour

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    The Waitematā Harbour is the main access by sea to Auckland, New Zealand. The harbour forms the northern and eastern coasts of the Auckland isthmus and is crossed by the Auckland Harbour Bridge. It is matched on the southern side of the city by the shallower waters of the Manukau Harbour.

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  • SkyCity Auckland

    SkyCity Auckland

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    SkyCity Auckland is an entertainment complex and casino hotel in the central business district of Auckland, New Zealand, between Victoria and Federal Streets. Located at the base of the Sky Tower, it was the second casino in New Zealand, and is the only casino in Auckland.

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  • The Grand by SkyCity

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  • Headquarters

    Headquarters

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    Headquarters notes the location where most or all of the important functions of an organization are coordinated. The term is used in a wide variety of situations, including private sector corporations, non-profits, military organizations, religious groups, sports leagues and so on. It usually implies a geographically dispersed organization with a clear hierarchical structure.

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  • Auckland Harbour Suites

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  1. 1

    Arrival & harbour orientation

    Land, settle into the harbourside base, and ease into the city with a gentle waterfront stroll.

  2. 2

    City centre icons

    Cover the central sights on foot at an easy jet-lag-friendly pace.

  3. 3

    Domain & museum

    A green day through Auckland's oldest park and its flagship museum.

  4. 4

    Waiheke Island day trip

    Ferry across the gulf for beaches, vineyards and coastal walks.

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