Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Auckland Region March 2026 | Expedia.ca

# What to do in Auckland Region

## Activities, attractions and tours

## Visit Auckland Region

Types of activities

Where to stay

[Auckland Region travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Auckland-Region.dx6060142)

![Skyline, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6060142/043fb254-6751-407a-8ffc-828e677e0225.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Visiting my brother in Matakana in the New Zealand's North Island I spent a whole day in Tawharanui Regional Park a whole 7 hours exploring beauty. This park and marine reserve is huge with Two beaches and a lagoon 💚. You can camp here or hire a regional Bach if your lucky. It is also a park with native Kiwis , my goal is to camp here on another trip one summer 🙏🏻](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635926198459/00f2a6ad-161f-4b6c-a05e-af67318bde1c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![I am here on a holiday but this is the beach I grew up on pure New Zealand love ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6165936/12827cb8-029c-4a0f-b5ce-ce4f0fcba1de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Climb headlands , explore caves , collect seashells , watch fantails dance in the air for bugs. Swim and capture memories some of the many beautiful things to do at this beautiful New Zealand Regional Park Tawharanui 💚💚💚💚](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635926198459/7aff998a-55fb-4a8c-a5bb-8f56320d498e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Only about 45 minutes from the busy Auckland CBD, Piha is the perfect place for a day trip. The black sand beaches and Lion Rock are absolutely stunning, especially at the #goldenhour ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6343634/7630f1a1-0173-41c5-8793-fc7e9fc40692.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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### Most fun & popular experiences in Auckland Region

### Tours & day trips

[See all 471 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6060142&location=Auckland+Region&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips)

![Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1394656/eb67ad0a-b828-460d-9c28-c3ed39ad7837.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch

12h

9.6/10

330 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $351

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/hobbiton-waitomo-caves-guided-tour-from-auckland-with-lunch.a1394656.activity-details?&rid=6060142&location=Auckland+Region&swp=off)

![Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1394729/a283015b-4c51-4375-830a-bc39f2e06779.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland

5h

9.8/10

472 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $161

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/afternoon-piha-beach-and-rainforest-tour-from-auckland.a1394729.activity-details?&rid=6060142&location=Auckland+Region&swp=off)

![Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1394679/52d16b76-0c45-46fe-87c4-037fb53ab9d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour

4h 10m

10/10

654 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $60

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/half-day-discover-auckland-city-sightseeing-tour.a1394679.activity-details?&rid=6060142&location=Auckland+Region&swp=off)

![Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48333479/e3094070-44a6-4bd7-a012-9f276697b745.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket

8.8/10

134 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $56

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/auckland-hop-on-hop-off-explorer-bus-ticket.a48333479.activity-details?&rid=6060142&location=Auckland+Region&swp=off)

![From Auckland: Waiheke Island Return Fast Ferry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4857037/c34e7a63-4cdb-48b6-b2bf-d7a5c18460c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### From Auckland: Waiheke Island Return Fast Ferry Ticket

9.4/10

210 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $50

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-auckland-waiheke-island-return-fast-ferry-ticket.a4857037.activity-details?&rid=6060142&location=Auckland+Region&swp=off)

![Auckland: Waitomo Caves & Rotorua - Te Puia Small-Group Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48059439/cd1bc20c-fa34-4a0f-b48e-0eb9c0affac7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Auckland: Waitomo Caves & Rotorua - Te Puia Small-Group Tour

13h

9.6/10

44 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $337

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-auckland-waitomo-caves-and-rotorua-with-te-puia.a48059439.activity-details?&rid=6060142&location=Auckland+Region&swp=off)

![Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5204887/36757d71-1806-4fd5-b22e-011544c3bac2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets

1d

9.2/10

709 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $80

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/waiheke-island-ferry-hop-on-hop-off-explorer-bus-tickets.a5204887.activity-details?&rid=6060142&location=Auckland+Region&swp=off)

![From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4569289/750667ad-1fc6-409d-adcf-f62b188636fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

11h

9.8/10

869 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $301

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-auckland-hobbiton-waitomo-caves-day-trip-with-lunch.a4569289.activity-details?&rid=6060142&location=Auckland+Region&swp=off)

![Half-Day Volcano Tour from Auckland](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46901596/00e91c88-5b05-49d3-9906-049ae5bb3a8c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Half-Day Volcano Tour from Auckland

5h

9.6/10

70 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $153

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/half-day-volcano-tour-from-auckland.a46901596.activity-details?&rid=6060142&location=Auckland+Region&swp=off)

![Small-Group Hobbiton Tour from Auckland with Party Marquee Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1394775/f0de5b24-8ce0-41a3-8b8f-8b3605901e5a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Small-Group Hobbiton Tour from Auckland with Party Marquee Lunch

9h

9.8/10

364 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $329

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/small-group-hobbiton-tour-from-auckland-with-party-marquee-lunch.a1394775.activity-details?&rid=6060142&location=Auckland+Region&swp=off)

### Private & custom tours

[See all 179 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6060142&location=Auckland+Region&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours)

![Auckland City Highlights Tour by Car or Van](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47294990/c8c917a3-5e76-4289-ab0d-e7f13768d95a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Auckland City Highlights Tour by Car or Van

1h 15m

8/10

5 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $50

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-75-minutes-guided-tour-in-auckland.a47294990.activity-details?&rid=6060142&location=Auckland+Region&swp=off)

![Private Auckland best Spots + Piha beach & Karekare Falls Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46632753/9995fe59-0a3c-412c-903b-040ca5a11d29.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Private Auckland best Spots + Piha beach & Karekare Falls Tour

8h

10/10

21 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $313

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-small-group-day-tour-in-auckland.a46632753.activity-details?&rid=6060142&location=Auckland+Region&swp=off)

![Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves Arrive in Comfort and Style](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49658879/0cebfc99-5bef-4bdd-9dd5-a5aa47bf6435.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves Arrive in Comfort and Style

9h

10/10

22 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $562

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/hobbiton-and-waitomo-caves-arrive-in-comfort-and-style.a49658879.activity-details?&rid=6060142&location=Auckland+Region&swp=off)

![Private Auckland Best Top 5 Spots Half day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47315824/9d2753ea-6eb0-4cd5-aa69-0a7e4843b338.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Private Auckland Best Top 5 Spots Half day Tour

4h

10/10

14 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $201

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-auckland-best-top-5-spots-half-day-tour.a47315824.activity-details?&rid=6060142&location=Auckland+Region&swp=off)

![Auckland Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49085367/3ff04c8f-3433-44d5-b1f6-9ef5409e46a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Auckland Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide

3h

7.2/10

5 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

~~CA $159~~CA $142

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-street-food-tour-of-auckland-with-a-local-guide.a49085367.activity-details?&rid=6060142&location=Auckland+Region&swp=off)

![Auckland Private Custom Walking Tour with A Guide (Private Tour)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45998015/6ec924f3-fb9a-47e3-b681-4af614b5074b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Auckland Private Custom Walking Tour with A Guide (Private Tour)

8h

9.2/10

11 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $144

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/auckland-private-custom-walking-tour-with-a-guide-private-tour.a45998015.activity-details?&rid=6060142&location=Auckland+Region&swp=off)

![Auckland: WAI O TAPU Rotorua, Polynesian Spa & Blue Springs Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49154649/78dac28b-eced-46b4-a949-24a0cecf7535.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Auckland: WAI O TAPU Rotorua, Polynesian Spa & Blue Springs Tour

12h

10/10

1 Viator review

Free cancellation available

CA $321

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/wai-o-tapu-rotorua-huka-falls-river-cruise-tour-from-auckland.a49154649.activity-details?&rid=6060142&location=Auckland+Region&swp=off)

![Cathedral Cove & Hot water beach -Full Day Tour: PRIVATE TOUR](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49732223/532f7c02-f11c-4295-99ab-d8abbc4cde88.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Cathedral Cove & Hot water beach -Full Day Tour: PRIVATE TOUR

9h

10/10

1 verified review

Free cancellation available

CA $281

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-cathedral-cove-and-coromandel-tour-from-auckland.a49732223.activity-details?&rid=6060142&location=Auckland+Region&swp=off)

![Romantic Auckland Sunset tour with Winery & Thermal pool](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47633971/f71f1b52-ab69-4c20-97a9-d5aed7602075.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Romantic Auckland Sunset tour with Winery & Thermal pool

6h

10/10

5 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $402

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/auckland-twilight-relaxing-tour-sunset-thermal-pool-night-views.a47633971.activity-details?&rid=6060142&location=Auckland+Region&swp=off)

![Piha Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1760551/236d7823-c6d1-4acd-a90f-3a206ebaf4a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Piha Beach

5h

10/10

6 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $221

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/piha-beach-tour.a1760551.activity-details?&rid=6060142&location=Auckland+Region&swp=off)

### Food, drink & nightlife

[See all 100 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6060142&location=Auckland+Region&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife)

![Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5204887/36757d71-1806-4fd5-b22e-011544c3bac2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets

1d

9.2/10

709 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $80

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/waiheke-island-ferry-hop-on-hop-off-explorer-bus-tickets.a5204887.activity-details?&rid=6060142&location=Auckland+Region&swp=off)

![From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4569289/750667ad-1fc6-409d-adcf-f62b188636fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch

11h

9.8/10

869 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $301

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-auckland-hobbiton-waitomo-caves-day-trip-with-lunch.a4569289.activity-details?&rid=6060142&location=Auckland+Region&swp=off)

![Auckland: Hobbiton, Rotorua and Wai-O-Tapu Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4815179/89c61952-ad30-4ec4-b06d-fbaaf11f8a2b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Auckland: Hobbiton, Rotorua and Wai-O-Tapu Day Tour

9h+

9.6/10

123 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $345

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/auckland-hobbiton-rotorua-and-wai-o-tapu-day-tour.a4815179.activity-details?&rid=6060142&location=Auckland+Region&swp=off)

![Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Tour & Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4591808/b12ccaae-87c7-445d-a7d7-dc2cac1e48ab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Tour & Lunch

13h

9.8/10

197 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $305

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/auckland-hobbiton-waitomo-caves-small-group-tour-lunch.a4591808.activity-details?&rid=6060142&location=Auckland+Region&swp=off)

![From Auckland: Hobbiton Film Set Small Group Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4567744/981d0c4a-eebd-48cb-af1e-9fb2eb429c23.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### From Auckland: Hobbiton Film Set Small Group Tour

9h

9.8/10

206 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $256

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-auckland-hobbiton-film-set-full-day-trip.a4567744.activity-details?&rid=6060142&location=Auckland+Region&swp=off)

![Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/740862/ddf89ee5-b17a-46fd-ac63-b41a4817ef05.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner

2h 30m

9/10

369 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $137

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/auckland-harbour-sailboat-cruise-including-three-course-dinner.a740862.activity-details?&rid=6060142&location=Auckland+Region&swp=off)

![Auckland: Scenic Harbour Sightseeing Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49632392/228b40dc-0a7e-4b5d-b49a-4fd16e2b1171.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Auckland: Scenic Harbour Sightseeing Cruise

1h 30m

8.8/10

84 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $47

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/auckland-scenic-harbour-sightseeing-cruise.a49632392.activity-details?&rid=6060142&location=Auckland+Region&swp=off)

![Auckland: Night Kayak Tour in Glowing Bioluminescent Waters](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48324416/a17e61dc-0811-4f4c-a1da-8fcb7433315f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Auckland: Night Kayak Tour in Glowing Bioluminescent Waters

1h 30m+

10/10

123 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $76

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/auckland-bioluminescence-kayak-tour.a48324416.activity-details?&rid=6060142&location=Auckland+Region&swp=off)

![Waiheke Island: Wine Tour & Lunch at Award Winning Venue](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47829587/5ceeed3f-1b77-41d6-ad74-c04897994ba2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Waiheke Island: Wine Tour & Lunch at Award Winning Venue

5h

9.8/10

132 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $233

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/waiheke-island-wine-tour-lunch-at-award-winning-venue.a47829587.activity-details?&rid=6060142&location=Auckland+Region&swp=off)

![Waiheke island Wine Tours - PREMIUM wine tasting MAX 11 clients !](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48996980/0b09b140-59aa-4d64-bb41-9405ae88615e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Waiheke island Wine Tours - PREMIUM wine tasting MAX 11 clients !

6h

9.6/10

73 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $209

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/wine-on-waiheke-premium-wine-full-days-scenic-and-wine-tasting.a48996980.activity-details?&rid=6060142&location=Auckland+Region&swp=off)

### Water activities

[See all 45 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6060142&location=Auckland+Region&filter.categories=Wateractivities)

![From Auckland: Waiheke Island Return Fast Ferry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4857037/c34e7a63-4cdb-48b6-b2bf-d7a5c18460c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### From Auckland: Waiheke Island Return Fast Ferry Ticket

9.4/10

210 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $50

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-auckland-waiheke-island-return-fast-ferry-ticket.a4857037.activity-details?&rid=6060142&location=Auckland+Region&swp=off)

![Auckland: Tikapa Moana Whales, Dolphins and Islands Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48158039/be07abb6-edf8-448c-964f-45ccc94cbb5a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Auckland: Tikapa Moana Whales, Dolphins and Islands Cruise

6h+

7.6/10

40 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $137

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/auckland-tikapa-moana-whales-dolphins-and-islands-cruise.a48158039.activity-details?&rid=6060142&location=Auckland+Region&swp=off)

![Auckland: Night Kayak Tour in Glowing Bioluminescent Waters](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48324416/a17e61dc-0811-4f4c-a1da-8fcb7433315f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Auckland: Night Kayak Tour in Glowing Bioluminescent Waters

1h 30m+

10/10

123 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $76

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/auckland-bioluminescence-kayak-tour.a48324416.activity-details?&rid=6060142&location=Auckland+Region&swp=off)

![Goat Island Guided Snorkelling Tour for Beginners](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4519555/f7004665-8209-4b06-a860-13a4ebbc853f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Goat Island Guided Snorkelling Tour for Beginners

2h 30m

9.6/10

28 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $76

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/leigh-goat-island-guided-snorkelling-tour-for-beginners.a4519555.activity-details?&rid=6060142&location=Auckland+Region&swp=off)

![Bioluminescence Kayak Tour - Est. 1994](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2138326/dd45f6e7-5cac-43be-8a7a-9b657ac02cef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Bioluminescence Kayak Tour - Est. 1994

2h

9.6/10

57 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

~~CA $96~~CA $91

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/bioluminescence-kayak-tour-est-1994.a2138326.activity-details?&rid=6060142&location=Auckland+Region&swp=off)

![Auckland: Half-Day Sea Kayak Tour to Motukorea Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44788939/0c985f69-1f7e-497a-a933-6008479531dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Auckland: Half-Day Sea Kayak Tour to Motukorea Island

4h 30m

10/10

5 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $157

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/auckland-half-day-sea-kayak-tour-to-motukorea-island.a44788939.activity-details?&rid=6060142&location=Auckland+Region&swp=off)

![Auckland: Waitemata Harbour Jet Boat Ride](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50613735/dccc5ef0-94c0-424e-9eaa-28c466218265.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Auckland: Waitemata Harbour Jet Boat Ride

35m

10/10

4 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $96

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/auckland-waitemata-harbour-jet-boat-ride.a50613735.activity-details?&rid=6060142&location=Auckland+Region&swp=off)

![Leigh: Goat Island Clear Kayak Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44813863/11dd7deb-246a-43c0-a046-3e3d514f8430.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Leigh: Goat Island Clear Kayak Rental

1h

8.6/10

4 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $161

includes taxes & fees

per traveller\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/leigh-goat-island-30-minute-clear-kayak-rental.a44813863.activity-details?&rid=6060142&location=Auckland+Region&swp=off)

![Goat Island Experience Guided Snorkelling for Beginners](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50881190/a24fa772-bca8-4b3a-a1da-e2ab8eeb9bc7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Goat Island Experience Guided Snorkelling for Beginners

2h 30m

10/10

1 Viator review

Free cancellation available

CA $76

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/goat-island-experience-guided-snorkelling-for-beginners.a50881190.activity-details?&rid=6060142&location=Auckland+Region&swp=off)

![Auckland Bioluminescence Kayak Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46719505/aae79cbb-bc51-4e89-9b21-d16436f4fd55.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Auckland Bioluminescence Kayak Tour

2h

10/10

11 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $88

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/auckland-bioluminescence-kayak-tour.a46719505.activity-details?&rid=6060142&location=Auckland+Region&swp=off)

### Adventure & outdoor

[See all 26 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=6060142&location=Auckland+Region&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor)

![6 Hours Sightseeing Tour in Auckland](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46980567/0fd9b71d-01b7-498b-9abd-3e63369f99b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### 6 Hours Sightseeing Tour in Auckland

6h

10/10

84 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $233

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/6-hours-sightseeing-tour-in-auckland.a46980567.activity-details?&rid=6060142&location=Auckland+Region&swp=off)

![Waiheke Island Day Tour: Ziplining, Wine Tasting & Vineyard Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1394897/3b2705c4-0e5a-4031-af96-9dc8899f2aec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Waiheke Island Day Tour: Ziplining, Wine Tasting & Vineyard Lunch

9h

9.6/10

65 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $346

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/waiheke-island-day-tour-ziplining-wine-tasting-vineyard-lunch.a1394897.activity-details?&rid=6060142&location=Auckland+Region&swp=off)

![Auckland Tastebud Tour, local food, wine and history tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46151195/fae8bfa5-f656-49aa-90a9-f2199c85f684.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Auckland Tastebud Tour, local food, wine and history tour

4h

10/10

1 verified review

Free cancellation available

CA $221

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/auckland-tastebud-tour-local-food-wine-and-history-tour.a46151195.activity-details?&rid=6060142&location=Auckland+Region&swp=off)

![Auckland Waterfall Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52019547/b50a69fe-bdae-4667-a443-e7846db98e06.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Auckland Waterfall Tour

4h+

10/10

1 GetYourGuide review

Free cancellation available

CA $141

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/auckland-waterfall-tour.a52019547.activity-details?&rid=6060142&location=Auckland+Region&swp=off)

![The Classic: our most popular electric bike tour of Auckland's Highlights](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1395161/302df2ee-9885-432b-b32c-1541683ebd4c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### The Classic: our most popular electric bike tour of Auckland's Highlights

3h 30m

10/10

134 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $145

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/the-classic-our-most-popular-electric-bike-tour-of-aucklands-highlights.a1395161.activity-details?&rid=6060142&location=Auckland+Region&swp=off)

![Auckland: Half-Day Auckland Volcanoes Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46999849/d448c7c5-33a5-46b2-b021-a02f356a1adb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Auckland: Half-Day Auckland Volcanoes Tour

5h

9.6/10

4 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $153

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/auckland-half-day-4x4-mountains-dormant-volcanoes-tour.a46999849.activity-details?&rid=6060142&location=Auckland+Region&swp=off)

![Auckland: Sunset & Night Sea Kayak Tour to Rangitoto Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44795838/1c2394fc-16e7-47e8-9bae-36c87ec36c03.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Auckland: Sunset & Night Sea Kayak Tour to Rangitoto Island

7h

9.8/10

26 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $197

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/auckland-sunset-night-sea-kayak-tour-to-rangitoto-island.a44795838.activity-details?&rid=6060142&location=Auckland+Region&swp=off)

![Rotoroa Island Ferry - from Auckland](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49619561/3ec167f2-1079-405a-aaa4-d0d395cba84a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Rotoroa Island Ferry - from Auckland

8h

Free cancellation available

CA $88

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/rotoroa-island-ferry-from-auckland.a49619561.activity-details?&rid=6060142&location=Auckland+Region&swp=off)

![Auckland: Full-Day Fishing Charter (7 am - 4 pm)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51886906/638c21dd-da1c-4fa0-b295-8a4036b7078f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Auckland: Full-Day Fishing Charter (7 am - 4 pm)

9h

10/10

2 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $61

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/auckland-full-day-fishing-charter-7-am-4-pm.a51886906.activity-details?&rid=6060142&location=Auckland+Region&swp=off)

![Private Piha Beach, Rainforest Adventure & Mt. Eden with Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50219940/d9c20738-e7f5-4d1b-9a50-a473de0dbc94.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Private Piha Beach, Rainforest Adventure & Mt. Eden with Guide

5h

Free cancellation available

~~CA $536~~CA $482

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-piha-beach-rainforest-adventure-mt-eden-with-guide.a50219940.activity-details?&rid=6060142&location=Auckland+Region&swp=off)

## What to do in Auckland Region

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### Discover the most popular places to visit in Auckland Region

![Sky Tower showing a skyscraper, skyline and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055180/2acea9de-d01f-41a3-8705-83bbbc0042e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Sky Tower

Enjoy fine dining in a rotating restaurant, dive off the tower on a cable-controlled jump or simply enjoy the views from New Zealand’s tallest tower.

[](https://expedia.ca/Sky-Tower-Auckland-Central-Business-District.d6055180.Vacation-Attraction)

![Fog drifting over Mt Eden summit, Auckland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055184/5144881b-acdc-42a7-a328-86297f558bce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Eden Park

Catch an event at Eden Park during your trip to Auckland. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Eden-Park-Mount-Eden.d6055184.Vacation-Attraction)

![Auckland Ferry Terminal showing city views and a marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6227247/66bef2da-e1de-4764-9e0a-499aa4566f6f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Auckland Ferry Terminal

Combining historic architecture with modern facilities, Auckland’s harbourside transport terminal is the place to embark on an adventure or simply sit with a coffee and watch the world go by.

[](https://expedia.ca/Auckland-Ferry-Terminal-Auckland-Central-Business-District.d6227247.Vacation-Attraction)

![Sunset on the Sky Tower in Auckland creating a moody backdrop. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/346/af467c93-0a67-4b10-b585-97015d85d68b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### SkyCity Casino

Why not roll the dice with a visit to SkyCity Casino during your travels in Auckland? Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums. 

[](https://expedia.ca/SkyCity-Casino-Auckland-Central-Business-District.d6227133.Vacation-Attraction)

![Auckland CBD with Viaduct Basin in the foreground.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6080549/41cebbe6-ccdb-4d0a-9ff8-4b16b89e6e58.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Princes Wharf

During your trip to Auckland, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Princes Wharf. Stroll along the area's marina or experience its fascinating museums. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Princes-Wharf-Auckland-Central-Business-District.d6080549.Vacation-Attraction)

![Auckland Zoo showing zoo animals and land animals](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6080499/0d4239c9-e2e4-4679-8003-5d04809b1fdc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Auckland Zoo

Encounter rare and endangered species from New Zealand and across the globe, including the pygmy marmoset and the huge white rhino.

[](https://expedia.ca/Auckland-Zoo-Western-Springs.d6080499.Vacation-Attraction)

![Mt. Eden featuring cbd, a skyscraper and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508153/ce42b689-1f84-4457-a776-f8c870832def.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Mount Eden

Take a walking trail that visits a volcano crater, a 19th-century prison and the historic buildings of this quaint village.

[](https://expedia.ca/Mount-Eden-Mount-Eden.d508153.Vacation-Attraction)

![North Island showing heritage architecture, night scenes and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635695665701/ed8d6030-7928-4abe-a6a6-fd0ae3808034.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Queens Wharf

Explore the waterfront in Auckland with a trip to Queens Wharf. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Queens-Wharf-Auckland-Central-Business-District.d553248635695665701.Vacation-Attraction)

![Auckland City Hospital - New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6315291/ba8ff01b-3ce7-41cd-9b70-3bb5a32d2ae1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Auckland City Hospital

Though Auckland City Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Auckland while you are here. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Auckland-City-Hospital-Auckland.d6315291.Vacation-Attraction)

### Explore areas of Auckland Region

![Auckland CBD featuring city views and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052693/9cb8f51f-372d-47d8-898e-4c5cb6e73884.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Auckland Central Business District

4.5/5(315 area reviews)

 Densely developed and bustling with arts, culture, and education, this financial hub offers shopping at Commercial Bay and Queen Street, galleries like Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki. Convenient public transport options are available at Britomart Transport Centre. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Auckland-Auckland-Central-Business-District.dx6052693)

![tower in the sky](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/692482636651651072/6120f60d-ef5b-4d69-b609-249ae9a41ea6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Auckland Airport

 If you're spending some time in Auckland Airport, Butterfly Creek and Auckland Airport Sculpture Park are top sights worth seeing. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Auckland-Auckland-Airport.dx692482636651651072)

![Viaduct Harbour featuring landscape views, a city and a bay or harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139376/65e71575-7720-480a-95eb-6eda4107ff1e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Viaduct Harbour

 Day or night, this modern marina precinct is a great spot to dine along the waterfront, attend yachting events and learn about the region’s maritime heritage. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Auckland-Viaduct-Harbour.dx6139376)

![Rainbow\'s End which includes rides as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6170003/3f0bff4a-625c-4e38-a7d6-20d644c73228.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Manukau

 Centrally located in South Auckland, Manukau Central boasts shopping at Westfield Manukau City and Manukau Supa Centa, as well as the thrilling Rainbow's End theme park. Easily accessible via Eastern Line train services and the Southwestern Motorway, it's a well-connected hub for travelers. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Auckland-Manukau.dx602243)

![A stunning Beach in New Zealand 🇳🇿 👍🏻](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/346/1c2d8b14-1146-41bb-85f2-e409b7041ca8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Takapuna

 Enjoy the popular Takapuna Beach, a crescent-shaped recreational area, and explore the nightlife hub with boutique shopping, bars, and restaurants. Nearby, find Shore City Shopping Centre, featuring 63 shops and ample parking. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Auckland-Takapuna.dx179331)

![Auckland Domain showing a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508152/a0dc37cb-546d-4039-95b0-c8fe3625a4d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Parnell

5/5(3 area reviews)

 If you're spending time in Parnell, you might enjoy attractions like Parnell Rose Gardens and Auckland War Memorial Museum. You might also enjoy the neighborhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at The Strand Station to see more of the city. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Auckland-Parnell.dx180396)

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## Day trip destinations from Auckland Region

![Sky Tower showing skyline, a city and city views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052693/8983defc-4575-4e41-9e88-654be3c68388.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Auckland

![Mangawhai Heads Beach featuring general coastal views and a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111690/745f6b9a-1089-477a-8fe1-9db7ccda2469.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Warkworth

![Orewa Beach featuring general coastal views, a beach and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111632/029dc09b-acfa-4703-a759-5f00133a1a10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Orewa

![Bethells Beach featuring landscape views, a beach and tropical scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6142947/b6b992fb-0000-48ad-bcd0-92bb18f1507e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Bethells Beach

![This is from a weekend trip to New Zealand in 2014.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6165936/261d3523-3dba-42f9-8e1b-f45d371792b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Whangaparaoa

![Aerial view of the town of Helensville, New Zealand, showing the town's layout, and the surrounding farmland. The photo shows the town's location and its relationship to the environment.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6173518/1c5d7c60-ddc2-4192-a2d5-d6240da7384b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Helensville

![A Beautiful venue situated in the heart of Kumeu.

Sprawling grounds which made for an amazing view among the vines and lake

https://www.gracehill.co.nz](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6213624/48fadbe6-f914-47f9-bfe1-9e6cba9262ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Kumeu

![Aerial view of sailboats moored along a river in a rural landscape. The boats are lined up, reflecting in the calm water. Taken in New Zealand. CLEVEDON, NZ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6227119/c51a8eb6-d8dc-45db-af3f-0288883a97c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Clevedon

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