Waiheke Island Things to Do

At 328 meters, the Sky Tower is the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere and the views from the top are spectacular. A few Plexiglas blocks allow the courageous to stand and look directly down to the street. There are sn... more

The Gallery contains the largest and most comprehensive collection of New Zealand and international art in the country. First opened in 1888, this Victorian building is in French Chateau style. The city rotates displays of its... more

Parnell Road rises up and away from the eastern quarter of the central business district. Auckland's oldest settled in the now very wealthy suburb and many pockets retain a quaint village atmosphere with brick courtyards and ol... more

Superbly renovated and refashioned, Cin Cin on Quay is still one of the most popular. Set in the historic Ferry Building and overlooking the water, Cin Cin has high ceilings, granite, and luxurious table settings. There is a st... more

Classic Comedy & Bar is where you can find a varied array of funny folk from part-timers and professionals to international comedians. Classic Comedy & Bar has two licensed bars and cabaret seating for up to 140 people. Occasio... more

Verona is an institution on Karangahape Road, offering some of the best contemporary cuisine to be found in town. The decor is inner city, eclectic cool. There are booths as well as small cafe tables. The clientele runs from "K... more

Spy Bar is one of the coolest, and hardest to find, spots at Viaduct Harbour. (The entrance is off Quay Street.) Chris, the owner, is also the proprietor of the famous SPQR. Spy is super cool, from its neon-lit bar to its Brase... more

Enjoy a drink high above Prince's Wharf in this stylish and desirable bar. Popular with Auckland's nightclub set, it also has one of the best views the city has to offer, as well as some fantastic cocktails and other beverages.... more

 Real Travelers who've been here

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Grafton Bridge spans Grafton Gully, joining Karangahape Road on the city side and Park Road en route to the Domain and Auckland Hospital on the other. The old picturesque Victorian cemetery lies below, as well as a stretch of m... more