Unusual Auckland Activities


Auckland has many famous tourist attracts but if you fancy trying something a little bit different, we've picked out some of the more unusual activities in Auckland to experience.

Weta Workshop Unleashed

Unusual Auckland Activities

Wētā Workshop Unleashed is one of Auckland's premier attractions.  The wildly immersive experience takes you on a journey through the wacky world of movie making. It's a mind-bending 90-minute hosted tour centred on three fully developed and original film concepts: a nail-biting horror, a fantasy epic, and a mind-bending sci-fi. From the curious to the creative, family friendly to thrill ... Read More

Spookers

Unusual Auckland Activities

You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll SCREAM! Step into Spookers and become engulfed by darkness, fear, and heart-pounding terror.  Spookers is an award-winning experience of laughter and unbelievable horror.  Don’t be fooled – you are not safe until you manage to escape.  Try your luck at running past these frightening creatures of the dead, as you navigate your way throug... Read More

All Blacks Experience

Unusual Auckland Activities

The All Blacks Experience is a fully guided, state-of-the-art, interactive show. Your time at the All Blacks Experience will include a 45 minute guided tour where you learn what it takes to make, shape and be an All Black. This will include learning the story and feeling the passion behind the All Blacks haka, up close and personal. You can then test your rugby skills against All B... Read More

Howick Historical Village

Unusual Auckland Activities

Step back to the 19th century and explore this fascinating recreation of a colonial village. Walk amongst costumed 'villagers' and experience how Howick used to be. All the buildings in Howick Historical Village are original dwellings, moved timber-by-timber to the present site, where the settlement looks pretty much how it would have done back in the 1850s.  It was founded by retired Brit... Read More

Auckland Bridge Climb and Bungy

Unusual Auckland Activities

Ultimate city adventure, including bungy and bridge climb over Auckland Harbour.  Home of the world's first Harbour Bridge Bungy Jump, and operating since 2003. The jump of a lifetime. AJ Hackett is a byword for the world's best bungy jumps.  This one, off the awesome Auckland Harbour Bridge, promises an experience you'll never forget.  There's a jump pod hanging beneath the brid... Read More

SkyJump

Unusual Auckland Activities

SkyJump is a unique and thrilling attraction. How often do you get to admire the views from New Zealand's tallest structure then jump off it?  Fun, excitement and a test of nerves - Skyjump has it all. SkyJump is a bit like Base Jumping except you've the added comfort of being attached to a wire!  Be your own stuntman as you leap off from an eye watering height and fall to the ground ... Read More

Vector Whitewater Park

Unusual Auckland Activities

Vodafone Events Centre and Vector Wero Whitewater Park are owned and operated by Second Nature Charitable Trust (SNCT) which was founded in 2000.  One of the Trust’s main goals is to support the community, especially our youth, to develop the skills and tools they need to succeed in school and in life.   Book your meeting or conference with us knowing you are directly contributing to... Read More

America's Cup Sailing

Unusual Auckland Activities

Explore Group offers sailing enthusiasts the chance to get down and dirty onboard a genuine America's Cup racing yacht.  Auckland is famous for its sailing history, especially in the sport's premier competition.  The America's Cup Sail Auckland trip lets you stand in the deck shoes of professional racers.  No experience is necessary, as your professional friendly crew will tell y... Read More

Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple

Unusual Auckland Activities

Fo Guang Shan in New Zealand was established to cultivate the ideals of Humanistic Buddhism.  This temple serves as a place of worship and encourages interfaith, education and cultural diversity. The temple also organises many events that foster harmony and respect between various faiths of New Zealand. The Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple is a must visit if you're in Auckland and want to... Read More

MOTAT (Museum of Transport and Technology)

Unusual Auckland Activities

Inspiring and comprehensive story of New Zealand's transport, social and technological history, incorporating a state-of-the-art Aviation Hall and plenty of interactivity for all the family. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT) was established nearly 60 years ago in the Western Springs area of Auckland, around the old Pumphouse and its impressive Beam Engine. Here you'll find everythi... Read More

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