10 TOP Things to Do in Auckland Region September 2026

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Things to do

Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket

£25

per adult

92% of travellers recommend

Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland

£85

per adult

96% of travellers recommend

From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

£153

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set Small Group Tour

£135

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch

£187

per adult

98% of travellers recommend

Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets

£42

per adult

90% of travellers recommend

1-Day Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Options

Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras

£196

per adult

92% of travellers recommend

Small-Group Hobbiton Tour from Auckland with Party Marquee Lunch

£175

per adult

98% of travellers recommend

Auckland Sunset Harbour Cruise

£18

per adult

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What to do in Auckland Region

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Sky Tower

8.8/10 (5,739 reviews)

Enjoy fine dining in a rotating restaurant, dive off the tower on a cable-controlled jump or simply enjoy the views from New Zealand’s tallest tower.

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Where to stay in Auckland Region

Find the best Auckland Region areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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Auckland Central Business District

Known for its captivating waterfront views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Auckland Central Business District. Check out top attractions like Queen Street Shopping District and High Street, and jump on the metro at Gaunt Street Tram Stop or Halsey Street Tram Stop to see more of the city.

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Auckland Airport

If you're spending some time in Auckland Airport, Butterfly Creek and Auckland Airport Sculpture Park are top sights worth seeing.

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Viaduct Harbour

The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are a few things travellers love about Viaduct Harbour. Check out New Zealand Maritime Museum or Princes Wharf while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Halsey Street Tram Stop to get around town.

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Parnell

Visitors often come to Parnell for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Parnell Rose Gardens and Auckland War Memorial Museum. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at The Strand Station.

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Mount Eden

Unique features of Mount Eden include the bars and shopping. Make a stop by Mount Eden or Eden Park while you're exploring the area.

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