• Rangitoto island, Auckland, New Zealand
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Auckland Art Gallery

Auckland Art Gallery

Nestled beneath the hilltop Albert Park in central Auckland, the Auckland Art Gallery, or Toi o Tāmaki, is a focal point of art and culture. Established in 1888, it proudly stands as New Zealand’s first permanent art gallery. Housing the country's most extensive collection of national and international art, it frequently hosts internationally travelling exhibitions. The grandeur of the building, characterised by towering Kauri columns and a magnificent canopy, is an experience in itself. Regular tours, family-friendly events, yoga sessions, drawing classes and a hidden theatre showing arthouse films further enrich your visit.
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Hobbiton Movie Set & Waitomo Glowworm Caves

Hobbiton Movie Set & Waitomo Glowworm Caves

Discover two of New Zealand's most visited attractions with this combo tour from Auckland to the Hobbiton Movie Set & Waitomo Glowworm Caves. First, walk into the real-world landscape of Middle Earth and see where the "Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit" films were shot. Peek into Hobbit Holes, frolic in the Shire, and get a drink at the Green Dragon Inn. Later, explore Maori myths and history on a boat ride through the famous Waitomo Caves and enjoy a magical light show put on by the millions of glowworms that live there. Finish the tour with a drive through some of the North Island's most majestic scenery.
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Harbour Cruise

Harbour Cruise

Cruising Auckland’s harbour is a spectacular way to see the city and its surroundings from a different perspective. Several different companies offer day, afternoon, dinner and overnight cruises for different prices: Island Escape Adventure Cruises +64 9 358 1717 www.islandescape.co.nz Fullers Auckland Harbour Cruises & Ferry Services Auckland Ferry Building +64 9 367 9111 www.fullers.co.nz 360 Discovery Pier 4, 139 Quay Street, Downtown Auckland +64 9 307 8005 www.fullers.co.nz
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Auckland War Memorial Museum

Auckland War Memorial Museum

Set in one of the country’s finest heritage buildings, the museum has a wonderful display of over 2000 priceless Maori and Pacific treasures and artefacts, showing its culture and history. There is also a war memorial for the Auckland province, mainly to those who lost their lives in the First and Second World Wars. Auckland Museum is the only venue in Auckland where visitors can also experience a Maori cultural performance daily. (3 times a day and last for 30 minutes.)
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Horse Rides

Horse Rides

Horseback riding is a big deal in New Zealand. You'll find numerous companies that let you experience relaxing rides through the green hills, or teach you to gallop along the black sand beaches. Some will even pair your equestrian experience with wine tasting. Saara and Simon from Muriwai Beach Horse Treks subscribe to three main principles: happy horses, happy customers and happy staff. You can trust them to take good care of you as you trek along the picturesque black sand beach of Muriwai, and through the enchanting Woodhill forest.
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