Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
A small art encounter in the centre of the city.
YOUR CITY. YOUR KIND OF ADVENTURE.
Auckland.
Art, harbour stories and volcanic parkland. A few well-chosen stops leave room for the city’s hills and changing weather.
Auckland Region, New Zealand City guide 043
Kia ora Tāmaki Makaurau.
Your pace EveryoneFamily, gentle & audio-friendly optionsAdjust +
How do you like to explore?
Choose a starting point. Make it yours.
Mix the landmarks with the little detours. Your day, your pace.
A GOOD PLACE TO START
Find your Auckland
6 discoveries
Auckland, at a glance6 places to explore
CultureFoodOutdoorsHidden gems
Approximate places; numbered labels may be offset. Check entrance and access details.© OpenStreetMap contributorsMap dataMap sources · ODbL
PICK A LITTLE ADVENTURE
Follow your curiosity.
A taste of Auckland 4 dishes to know +
ORDER A LITTLE CURIOSITY
A New Zealand tasting list
Look for these familiar New Zealand foods around Auckland.
Read the local food guideGreen-lipped mussels
Large New Zealand mussels, prepared in many styles.
Fish and chips
Battered or crumbed fish with fried potatoes.
Pavlova
Meringue with a soft centre, often topped with cream and fruit.
Hokey pokey ice cream
Ice cream with crunchy honeycomb-toffee pieces.
Recipes vary. Ask your vendor about ingredients and allergens.
A LITTLE CITY SPIRIT · EXTERNAL SHOP
Life is Good T-shirts
Search Life is Good for Auckland T-shirts. City-specific designs haven’t been confirmed; the wider collection offers other places to explore.
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A LITTLE KNOWLEDGE. A RICHER TRIP.
Meet Auckland, one card at a time.
A friendly hello, a dish decoded, a story to notice. Take a minute before you head out.
Auckland / Local words01 — 06
A little local language
Start with a friendly hello.
Make a guess. A little curiosity goes a long way.
GO A LITTLE FURTHER
A day beyond Auckland
Choose one destination for the day. Compare the journey, leave room to explore and plan your return before setting out.
01With connectionsIsland village & beaches
Waiheke Island & Oneroa
Cross the Hauraki Gulf for village galleries, coastal views, and an unhurried island lunch.
1–1½ hrIndicative time each way
Downtown Auckland ferry terminal → Matiatia on Waiheke; connect by island bus or taxi to Oneroa.
- Browse Oneroa's village streets.
- Walk to a suitable beach viewpoint.
- Book a relaxed lunch before the return.
Before you go
Check the ferry ticket type and return sailings, allow for queues and weather disruption, and leave time for the bus back to Matiatia.
Access & pace
Ask about gangway boarding on the day's ferry; island roads are hilly and beach access may involve sand or steps.
02By boatHarbor village & headland
Devonport & Maungauika
Take a short harbor crossing for heritage streets, seaside cafes, and a headland with city views.
12–20 min sailingIndicative time each way
Downtown Ferry Terminal → Devonport by ferry; explore the village on foot and continue to Maungauika / North Head if suitable.
- Explore Devonport village.
- Choose a foreshore walk or Maungauika visit.
- Pause for lunch before the ferry back.
Before you go
Check ferry alerts and the last convenient return; allow extra walking time if adding the headland.
Access & pace
Ferry boarding depends on gangways and vessel layout; Maungauika has steep paths, stairs, and dark tunnels, so the village and foreshore offer a gentler plan.
Checked 7 September 2026. Journey times are broad planning estimates, not live timetables. Opening days, tickets, connections and access can change. Check the linked operators for your travel date.