Fish66 Posted February 8, 2016 #1 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Has anyone got any suggestions on what to do in Auckland .? I'll be arriving at 10am , leaving at 8pm I'm not interested in art or museums ...thanks in advance .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opua Kiwi Posted February 8, 2016 #2 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Have a read up on things to do on Waiheke Island. If that appeals, the ferries leave right by where your ship will dock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonia2509 Posted February 8, 2016 #3 Share Posted February 8, 2016 If you go on TripAdvisor and search Auckland it will give you lots of ideas Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 8, 2016 #4 Share Posted February 8, 2016 (edited) Walk up to the Gardens (Prince Albert Park). Catch a ferry to Devonport and have a nice lunch over there. If they have the markets on by the railway station, grab a bite there. Check out the free library in the containers on the waterfront, nice yachts and boats to see as well. Shop for some Wellies. Sky tower and maybe the bungy jump.:D Edited February 8, 2016 by MicCanberra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted February 8, 2016 #5 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Auckland is easy to do. In front of where the ship docks is the Hop On Hop Off bus.A lot of folk just stay on and and do the circuit. They dont bother hopping off. The ferry to Devonport is a short ride and at the end of the pier you can take a tour/shuttle up to the top of Mt Victoria for great views. Then back to the City. Up to Sky Tower and then wander down to the Viaduct and new Wynyard area. Waiheke is nice but your time frame might make it a bit rushed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted February 9, 2016 #6 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Sea Princess is in Auckland today .Here is a grab from the bridge cam showing the bright yellow Hop On Hop Off bus stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted February 9, 2016 #7 Share Posted February 9, 2016 (edited) The new Britomart precinct, to the left in that picture, is worth a quick visit as well. There are some interesting shops and restaurants, and right at the end of the Atrium on Tatukai there is an excellent cafe, Espresso Workshop, that has seriously good coffee. BTW another block further on there is a large Countdown supermarket. Edited February 9, 2016 by OzKiwiJJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 9, 2016 #8 Share Posted February 9, 2016 What you decide to do may be reliant on the weather, the walks around are great but if raining perhaps just going to the shops will be sufficient.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adidas4fun Posted February 9, 2016 #9 Share Posted February 9, 2016 And to the right is the viaduct, you could get off one boat and onto another :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacintaH Posted February 9, 2016 #10 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I have promised myself a little shopping trip to Ponsonby next time I am in Auckland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted February 9, 2016 #11 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I have promised myself a little shopping trip to Ponsonby next time I am in Auckland. Very trendy...;):):rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 9, 2016 #12 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Very trendy...;):):rolleyes: Ooh lalla:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iando Posted February 10, 2016 #13 Share Posted February 10, 2016 You said no to museums but 5 mins walk from the berth is the maritime museum We did the museum for a short time but the highlight for an hour was the included sail around the harbour All the people on the ship were volunteers and great to talk to about sailing and Auckland Very reasonably priced Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adidas4fun Posted February 10, 2016 #14 Share Posted February 10, 2016 You said no to museums but 5 mins walk from the berth is the maritime museumWe did the museum for a short time but the highlight for an hour was the included sail around the harbour All the people on the ship were volunteers and great to talk to about sailing and Auckland Very reasonably priced Yes the volunteers are wonderful arent they, so genuine and happy to chat about whatever takes your fancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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