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    Kelly Tarlton's Antarctic Encounter & Underwater World
    #2 of 337 things to do rated by Real Travelers

    In your wildest dreams, you might have imagined a live underground penguin colony; at Kelly Tarlton's Penguin Encounter, it's an amazing reality. For full insight into this unique self-sustaining population of king and g... more

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    Bewitching Bewitching said

    … Tarlton's Antarctic Encounter and Underwater World. This was a bit of a waste of money really… continue reading »

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    Auckland Zoo
    #3 of 337 things to do rated by Real Travelers

    Auckland Zoo has committed itself to improving the living quarters of New Zealand's largest collection of native and exotic animal species. Now you feel as though you are walking with the rare white rhinos on the Pridelands, sw... more

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    Saz & Bex Saz & Bex said

    …), Eden Park (all blacks ground), Shopping centre, Auckland Zoo and a boring museum and then back… continue reading »

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    Piha Beach
    #4 of 337 things to do rated by Real Travelers

    Piha Beach, on the wild Tasman coast is famous for the Lion Rock vistas, black sand beaches, great surf and deadly rips. If you venture into the water, do so only between the lifeguard flags. Changing rooms, a shop and campgrou... more

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    Suz_1204 Suz_1204 said

    … other places they also took me to Piha Beach, which was quite along drive but thankfully… continue reading »

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    Rangitoto Island
    #5 of 337 things to do rated by Real Travelers

    At 260m, Rangitoto is Auckland's largest and youngest volcano. It last erupted 600 years ago and is covered in regenerating bush, (including some extensive Pohutukawa forests), and barren lava flows. Views from the summit are e... more

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    BGilly BGilly said

    … another lie in to cure my tiredness from work, I decided to go to Rangitoto Island even though the weather… continue reading »

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    Paradice Ice Skating Rink
    #6 of 337 things to do rated by Real Travelers

    Auckland has two Olympic size ice-rinks to skate. This venue is the older of the two, servicing the central and western areas of Auckland. Both rinks are complete with pro-shop, bar and function room, learner classes, group con... more

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    Mount Eden
    #7 of 337 things to do rated by Real Travelers

    One of the larger scoria cones in the Auckland volcanic field, Mt. Eden (196 meters) has three craters with extensive storage, defensive and habitation earthen remains. Known by Maori as Maungawhau, or hill of the whau tree, Mt... more

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    Beverley and Jamie Beverley and Jamie said

    …Mount Eden, parking fines and Maoris performing the Huka war dance! And driving through Auckland… continue reading »

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    Muriwai Beach
    #9 of 337 things to do rated by Real Travelers

    Stretching from the cliffs overlooking Maori Bay and the Gannet Colony north to Kaipara Head, Muriwai Beach with its fine black sand is popular with surfers, families, surfcasters and dune buggies. You can drive all the way nor... more

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    Potter Potter said

    … to Muriwai Beach, Tawharnui Beach/Reserve, and other local spots. Much to their parents dismay, I taught… continue reading »

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    One Tree Hill
    #11 of 337 things to do rated by Real Travelers

    Sadly, the eponymous pine tree at the summit had to be removed following several attacks on its 105-year-old trunk. Known by Maori as Maungakiekie, or hill of the kiekie vine, One Tree Hill (elevation 183 metres) is a 20,000-ye... more

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    tassiebutlers tassiebutlers said

    … around trying to find one tree hill. (That is an in joke for those who know the story. For those who don… continue reading »

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    Bethells Beach (Te Henga)
    #12 of 337 things to do rated by Real Travelers

    Smaller and more intimate than Piha or Muriwai, Te Henga beach offers booming surf, bush walks and spectacular vistas. There are walking tracks north, over the headlands, to O'Neill Bay, which is popular with surfers. The cliff... more

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    MOTAT (Museum of Transport & Technology)
    #14 of 337 things to do rated by Real Travelers

    The old pumphouse, which pumped water from Western Springs to early Auckland residents is the focal point of this fascinating museum. The museum houses a magnificent working Beam Engine (one of only three in the world) and nume... more

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