Best Things To Do Near Auckland Airport


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Best Things To Do Near Auckland Airport

If you've a night to spend near Auckland airport or have a long layover, we've picked out the best activities to try near to the airport.  Alll the places featured are close by and within 20 minutes drive of the airport.

Auckland Botanic Gardens

Auckland Botanic Gardens

Spanning 64 hectares, Auckland Botanic Gardens is a beautiful and tranquil setting that's home to well over 10,000 plants from across the world................ Read More

Butterfly Creek

Butterfly Creek

Just few minutes drive from Auckland Airport, Butterfly Creek is home to Australasia's premier Tropical Butterfly House. It's also home to giant crocs, baby alligators, the only display of New Zealand... Read More

Treasure Island

Treasure Island

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Gravity NZ Trampoline Park

Gravity NZ Trampoline Park

Jumping Trampolines, fun for families and children of all ages. Jumping sessions every hour when you can get the kids out of the house and have some fun. Coffee and relax...... Read More

Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill

Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill

Large reserve in Epsom, Auckland, with 183m volcano and historically important Maori connections, once the largest 'pa' in the city. Fantastic views from the top............... Read More

Rainbow's End

Rainbow's End

Family-friendly theme park in Manukau City, Auckland. With over 20 rides and attractions,special events, night rides, amazing on stage entertainment and café there truly...... Read More

Maungarei / Mount Wellington Domain

Maungarei / Mount Wellington Domain

Standing at 135 metres, Mount Wellington is the youngest of Auckland's volcanic peaks having last erupted just over 10,000 years ago................ Read More

Mt Eden

Mt Eden

Housing the highest volcano in Auckland, this large park is an icon of the city, offering superb views of the city skyline and a fantastic 50-metre deep crater to explore...... Read More

Stardome Observatory and Planetarium

Stardome Observatory and Planetarium

Stardome's space centre and galleries are vibrant and hands-on, and place science and mātauranga Māori alongside each other with the aim of reconnecting manuhiri to the cosmos.... Read More

Ambury Regional Park

Ambury Regional Park

Ambury Regional Park is a working farm and popular family park, situated 15 kilometres south of Auckland city on the shore of Manukau Harbour................ Read More

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