Lists We Love in Auckland

Hariz's

Fun activities for a casual date

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    Auckland Art Gallery
    Auckland Central
    A quiet place where you can connect with people and the art.
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    Auckland Zoo
    Western Springs
    A nice place where you and your date discover the beauty of nature.
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    113
    A interesting place where you can learn something new about Auckland and the world as well as learning something about your date.
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    52
    Look at the beautiful plants and pretty date.
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    Enjoy a bite with your date followed by a leisurely walk through vibrant Takapuna suburb.

Aries A.'s

Fun activities for smart kids

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    Learn more about the final frontier.
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    Kids get to see and do lots of fun and educational stuff
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    293
    Auckland Zoo
    Western Springs
    Kids like looking at animals that are actually alive.

Karen O.'s

Nervous first date ideas - more walking than talking

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    Auckland Art Gallery
    Auckland Central
    Great spot, check in and see what exhibitions they have one - wandering around looking at great art can make things a little less intense.
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    293
    Auckland Zoo
    Western Springs
    Oldie but always a goodie. First check to see of they like zoo’s. The sea lion enclosure is stunning, check when feeding time is on the animals you really like - makes for a more interesting walk around.
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    Metrolanes Bowling
    Auckland Central
    See how competitive they are, and if they put on decent socks! ha.
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    Very romantic casual way to start a day out, these markets are on most Sundays, double check it’s on before you go. Great food, coffee, cheeses etc.

SezNiederer's

Family day out

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    Auckland Art Gallery
    Auckland Central
    Auckland Art Gallery have really upped their game in the last decade. The new building is stunning, a work of art itself. The New Zealand section is beautifully curated, with the pieces tastefully presented, with lots of space and well-balanced in each room. Very easy wandering.They are getting in more exciting exhibitions, like the recent success Who Shot Rock ‘n’ Roll, which is one of the best photographic exhibitions I have been to anywhere in the world. The centrepiece to the gallery is the Breathing Flowers, which I love. It is a huge hanging installation piece of inflated flowers, which move or ‘breathe’ as you watch them. It is quite captivating and will only be up until 3rd September this year. Have a look and see what’s on…
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    I really love the fact that Auckland’s Museum is actually good! Sounds harsh, but a lot of cities have very dull museums! I love the Maori and Pacifica section, so interesting. The marae is great. The giant waka is so cool! Loads of great stuff to look at and it’s free for Aucklanders - just bring a library card or a bill as proof!
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    Auckland Zoo
    Western Springs
    One of the best zoos in the world that I have been to. Huge open spaces for the animals, really natural habitats for them to hang out in. A lot of animals mixed in together, rather than always having one animal in each area. No tiny viewing cages/windows where the animals don’t have much space. Such a great zoo. One of my fave places in Auckland!
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    One of the pricier options, but such a good one too!! And how many places can you get a really good look at lots of exotic creatures while staying warm and dry inside?! The penguin train is the best! The tunnels to walk through the aquarium give you such an amzing perspecitve on some really exotic and exciting things, including huge mantarays, sharks and more!
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    Tucked away out of the centre of town, a lot of Aucklanders have never been here, but it’s really great! Lots of incredible plants to look at and cool facts. Some amazing smelling flowers and a warm and vibrant and healthy environment to wander through.