The Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki houses multiple exhibition spaces spanning four levels of this iconic Auckland building. Explore an impressive collection of national and international art, including notable works by Māori and Pacific Island artists. Browse the ever-changing programme of exhibitions at your own pace, or join a tour for extra insight.
Housed in a commanding heritage building and perched within tranquil Auckland Domain, the Auckland War Memorial Museum delves deep into the history and stories of Aotearoa New Zealand. Explore a wide range of exhibitions and programmes, including world-class Māori and Pacific collections. As the name suggests, it also serves as a war memorial and houses major social and military history collections that offer an interesting and interactive snapshot into the past.
Nearby Parnell is a great place to peruse galleries for local art and distinctively-New Zealand gifts. Wander this picturesque strip of boutiques, bookstores, cafes, gift shops and art galleries, featuring both international and local artists. It’s the perfect place to find a special piece to take home with you.
Dive deeper into Auckland’s culture and get a true ‘sense of place’ with Time Unlimited. Learn more about indigenous culture and heritage with a Māori and Cultural Performance tour and explore historical highlights and cultural treasures within the region alongside a knowledgeable guide. Their small-group or private tours offer a truly personal experience with insight only locals know.
Rugby is a sport embedded in New Zealand’s identity. The All Blacks Experience offers an opportunity to learn more about the history and culture of this world-famous team, as well as Kiwis deep connection to the game. Go behind the scenes to hear stories from players, test your own rugby skills in hands-on, interactive zones, learn more about legends of the game and feel inspired by the full force of the haka.
Sports fanatics may also want to check out Auckland’s most famous playground with an Eden Park Tour. Go behind the scenes of this great stadium, relive memorable sporting moments, sense the excitement of the players’ tunnel and the anticipation of the changing rooms. Step onto the ‘hallowed turf’ and imagine the atmosphere of a crowd of 50,000.
As a city so connected to the sea, it’s no surprise that there’s a space that delves into Aotearoa’s seafaring past, present and future. Maritime history buffs can delve deeper into Aoteroa’s sea-related stories at the New Zealand Maritime Museum, with interesting exhibitions that cover our seas and coastlines, cultural connections, marine animals, voyages of discovery and more. You can also follow a 75-minute walking tour of Auckland's waterfront to step back in time and discover its maritime history and architecture.
Explore another part of Auckland’s waterfront at Silo Park. This precinct is dotted with impressive public artworks across different artistic disciplines to discover. There are 16 artworks to discover along the trail. Time your visit right and you might also discover markets, festivals, an outdoor movie theatre and other community events.
Head north of the harbour bridge to Matakana, a village on the northern edges of the Auckland region known for its boutique stores, arts and crafts and artisan foods. Wander through an open-air sculpture gallery at the Brick Bay Sculpture Trail, meandering through native bush past lakes and wildlife. Then, enjoy lunch at the Glass House Kitchen, a cantilevered restaurant positioned over a shimmering lake.