Top Attractions in Auckland

• Butterfly Creek - Just one minute from Auckland Airport, Butterfly Creek hosts Australasia's premier Tropical Butterfly House, giant crocs, baby alligators, New Zealand's largest marine and fresh water tropical aquaria, as well as tarantula and many other bugs
  
  
• Mangere Mountain - Mangere Mountain is a volcano, a hilltop park; situated on the shores of the Manukau Harbour about 13 km from New Zealand's largest city — Auckland. The mountain has a turbulent and rich history — volcanic and human. The nature of its 'birth' and the sequence of eruptions can be deciphered from the remaining cone, craters and firepits.
  
  
• Howick Historical Village - Walk around our 7 acre site, and explore gardens and buildings in a Fencible settlement during the 1840 to 1880 period. There are over thirty original colonial buildings collected on site, including schools, a church, forge and general store.
  
  
• Kiwi Esplanade Promenade - Close to Ambury Regional Park & Mangere Mountain. See spectacular harbour vistas & flocks of up to 15,000 seabirds resting & feeding. Up close experience of lava flows which erupted 20,000 years ago.
  
  
• Auckland Botanic Gardens - Auckland Botanic Gardens is home to over 10,000 plants from around the world, spread over 64 hectares in Manurewa, South Auckland. With 24 unique plant collections, we have a fantastic range of gardening ideas. From native plants to herbs and exotic African plants - come and be inspired!
  
  

Top Activities For Auckland (Airport)

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• Aviation Golf Course - One of Auckland’s “Hidden Jewels” is situated within easy walking distance of both the Auckland International and Domestic terminals with extensive views of the Manukau Harbour.
  
  
• Rainbow's End Amusement Park - Rainbow’s End began operating in 1982 with a variety of new attractions being added in the ensuing years. There are currently nineteen attractions and unlimited rides for the entire day, all for one price!