Get to know Auckland’s history and iconic landmarks with The Events Group Amazing GPS Race. Explore the city using an iPad pre-loaded with challenges, a live scoreboard and interactive map.
Finish at the top of the Sky Tower for a memorable lunch at the Orbit 360° Dining revolving restaurant. Dine out on amazing 360° panoramic views of the city while you feast on the finest local and seasonal produce.
Afternoon - own choice activity Options:
- Te Toki Voyaging – Sail a waka (Māori canoe) on Auckland’s harbour, use traditional navigation techniques, and hear about the waka’s history.
- America’s Cup Sailing – Enjoy a team challenge sailing an America’s Cup yacht across the harbour. Take the helm, exert energy on the grinders or sit back and take in views of the city.
- AJ Hackett SkyWalk and SkyJump – Walk the circumference of the Sky Tower 192 metres above the ground. Or take a leap on the SkyJump as you plunge 53 floors at a speed of 85kph.
- Auckland Harbour Bridge Climb and Bungy – Admire the views from Auckland’s Harbour Bridge as you climb from the base to the summit, or take a thrilling jump attached to a Bungy cord.
- All Blacks Experience – Take an interactive journey based on the legendary All Blacks rugby team. Discover players’ stories, face a haka, and test your rugby skills.
- Auckland War Memorial Museum – Visit one of the finest museums in the Southern Hemisphere, including a gallery displaying over 1,000 Māori taonga (treasures).
Glam up for an elegant welcome function at the grand Auckland Town Hall. Enjoy a delicious dinner, then be entertained with a bespoke performance from the Auckland Philharmonia orchestra, performing anything from traditional classical pieces to dancefloor-filling modern dance anthems.
Start the day with fabulous views and a scrumptious brunch looking over the Waitematā Harbour at a buy-out of the rooftop bar of either HI-SO at SO/Auckland hotel or the Rooftop at QT Auckland.
Transfer to Kauri Bay Boomrock in Clevedon, south east of Auckland, for the ultimate activity day. Try clay bird shooting, extreme golf, archery, axe throwing, whiskey tasting or cocktail making at this stunning 500-acre property with expansive coastal views.
Refuel over dinner with a sumptuous seasonal menu prepared by resident Head Chef, Jeroen van Bilsen.
Cruise in luxury with Explore Group to Waiheke Island, the jewel in Auckland’s crown. Ranked by Lonely Planet as one of the world’s top 10 regions to visit, this island paradise is home to 30 wineries and vineyards, whiskey and gin distilleries, olive groves, golden sand beaches and walking trails.
Disembark at Man O' War’s relaxed beachfront cellar door and restaurant. Enjoy wine tasting, from Bordeaux blends to their renowned Rosé, in this spectacular location. Then explore nature on the Man O’ War Forest Flight, an eco-conscious zipline experience weaving above and below towering Kauri tree canopies with the Hauraki Gulf as your backdrop.
Sail back to the city for a ‘walk and fork’ dinner at Sails Restaurant, savouring views over thousands of yachts while tucking into their famed crayfish and seafood dishes.
Take free time to shop for high-end international brands, boutique New Zealand designers or unique New Zealand gifts in the stylish Commercial Bay, Britomart and Queen Street precincts.
Stock up on mementos to take home including New Zealand wine, Manuka honey, Merino wool apparel, natural skincare products or Māori crafts such as a pounamu (greenstone), bone or wood carvings.
Choose your lunch in the Commercial Bay food court of fantastic street food-style offerings. Diverse vendors provide a rich array of cuisines, world flavours, and vegan and halal options to suit all tastes.
Take an immersive journey through the fantastic world of film FX with an out of this world gala dinner experience at Wētā Workshop Unleashed. This Academy Award-winning concept design studio provides the creativity and craftsmanship behind blockbuster films including The Lord of the Rings, King Kong and Avatar. Explore the exhibits then watch as the crew spill some movie magic secrets, design and sculpt realistic scars, chain maille, or transform humans into Orcs, Elves or Dwarves.
Wine and dine inside a cavernous volcano, with galactic robots and miniature fantasy world in an epic event finale.
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