Our Five Favourite Things To Do
  • Auckland Museum
    Auckland Museum is the cultural and spiritual touchstone for the many races that inhabit this beautiful land, and the first stop for anyone wishing to gain an insight into New Zealand. Housing one of the most significant collections of Maori and Pacific treasures in the country, Auckland Museum is spread over three floors which tell the story of New Zealand.
  • Auckland Zoo
    ZOOM Tours offer you an exclusive backstage pass to go behind the scenes at Auckland Zoo and experience wildlife up close. Imagine helping a keeper wash down an elephant, coming eye-to-eye with New Zealand’s unique native fauna, or one of Africa’s ‘big five’! With a percentage of profits from ZOOM going directly to the Auckland Zoo Conservation Fund, your thrilling experience directly assists field-based conservation programmes both in New Zealand and overseas.
  • Kelly Tarlton’s
    Come and see the amazing variety of underwater wildlife at Kelly Tarlton’s Antarctic Encounter & Underwater World and for a truly incredible experience, we can put you in the water too… The Antarctic Encounter is an experience full of exciting and unique opportunities to explore the wilds of the Antarctic – past, present and beyond. Get closer than you thought possible to playful colonies of Sub-Antarctic King and Gentoo penguins from on-board our Snowcat.
  • Parnell Village
    Parnell Village is a must-see destination within 3km of downtown Auckland. This beautiful little street boasts some of the finest retail speciality shops and dining/café experiences you will find anywhere in the world. The late and greatly loved Les Harvey carefully restored his historical corner of town, while developers ravaged much of the remaining city. Parnell Village brings together a magical world of yesteryear, with retailers who provide excellence in designer fashion, antiques, art, craft and jewellery. Paved courtyards and exquisite shopfronts create an ambience of years past. Parnell Village…a special dining and shopping destination for tourists and locals alike.
  • SKYCITY
    SKYCITY is the entertainment centre of Auckland. Home to SKYCITY Casino, 18 restaurants and bars, a 5-star and 4-star + hotel, theatre, and the spectacular Sky Tower. There’s entertainment every night of the week so come and play at SKYCITY Auckland.

Auckland Upcoming Events

The Motor Camp

A comedy of sizzling summer shenanigans! Auckland Theatre Company brings summer to the stage as award–winning actors Lisa Chappell, Greg Johnson, Stephen Lovatt and Nicola Kawana star in this cracker of a comedy, ...

Auckland | Thursday, 9 February 2012 - Saturday, 3 March 2012

Free Guided Walks/Hikes this Summer

Auckland Council will once again be funding a professional guide to take people exploring Waiheke Island this summer. These walks are great for people wanting to explore but are not quite confident enough to go on their ...

Auckland | Saturday, 21 January 2012 - Monday, 27 February 2012

Free Certificate for Beneficiaries

Certificate in Out of School Services and Care. Entry criteria: • Must be 18 years of age or older • Must be referred through Work and Income and meet their eligibility criteria • In accordance with the ...

Auckland | Monday, 30 January 2012 - Monday, 13 February 2012

National Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care

National Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 3). 63 credits 21 week long course Waitakere Campus Starts 13th February The National Certificate in ECE provides a basic introduction to the ...

Auckland | Monday, 13 February 2012

Great Rugby Road Trip featuring Webb Ellis Cup

A massive nationwide rugby tour to say ‘thank you, New Zealand’, and featuring the coveted Webb Ellis Cup stops off in Papatoetoe for a day to remember. The Road Trip will showcase New Zealand rugby’s prized ...

Auckland | Monday, 13 February 2012

The Verb

- the verb- is an open mic poetry session with an edge. Hosted by the gorgeous and award winning Cosset Cafe the verb is an intimate community environment where creatives can openly share their treasures, to a warm and ...

Auckland | Monday, 13 February 2012

Graphic Design Training Courses

Graphic Design BootCamp for CS3, CS4 & CS5. New to Adobe's Creative Suite or design in general? The exclusive Bring Your Own Laptop Design BootCamp is an efficient and value for money way to learn Adobe's design suite ...

Auckland | Monday, 20 June 2011 - Monday, 13 February 2012

Kaipatiki Project - Bush Walk & Talk After Work

A guided bush-walk through North Shore reserves in small, social groups led by Margi Keys. Booking essential to 09 482 1172 or email admin@kaipatiki.org.nz.

Auckland | Monday, 13 February 2012

Photoshop Training Courses

Photoshop training courses using CS3, CS4 & CS5. At Bring Your Own Laptop we will ensure that you will become confident in how this powerful photo editing software works. You will learn how to turn dull, lifeless ...

Auckland | Monday, 20 June 2011 - Monday, 13 February 2012

Yoga (Iyengar) Beginners

Iyengar yoga emphasises precision and alignment in postures. Simple props are used to maximise the opening and awareness of the body, providing support to the less flexible, and extra extension to more advanced ...

Auckland | Monday, 13 February 2012

Yoga (Iyengar)

Iyengar yoga emphasises precision and alignment in postures. Simple props are used to maximise the opening and awareness of the body, providing support to the less flexible, and extra extension to more advanced ...

Auckland | Monday, 13 February 2012

Jez Lowe & Kate Bramley

Recognised as the musical ambassador for his native North East England, Jez has built and enviable reputation as a songwriter. Joined by fine singer and fiddle player, Kate Bramley.

Auckland | Monday, 13 February 2012

Karaoke Kate

Auckland | Wednesday, 1 February 2012 - Monday, 13 February 2012

Italian Language Courses

Learn Italian with our popular 8 week Italian courses in Auckland with professional instructors from Italy. This course is intended for students with no prior knowledge of the Italian language. You will learn how to ...

Auckland | Wednesday, 18 January 2012 - Tuesday, 14 February 2012

Raw Comedy Night

Every Monday we present a brand new winter season of Raw Comedy - our weekly open mic for new faces. Our guest pro host introduces up to 10 rookies each week and everyone who signs on is eligible to enter the 2012 ...

Auckland | Monday, 7 November 2011 - Monday, 27 February 2012

Molly’s Monday Ladies Night

Every Monday night ladies, why not join us for bubbles, food and fun. Presentations, games, book clubs, giveaways, make-up, socialising. Visit our website www.kentishhotel.co.nz for information on other happenings at ...

Auckland | Monday, 31 October 2011 - Monday, 27 February 2012

Eight Years & Over ‘Rot or Not’: Rotten Mondays Archaeology

Are you interested in the past? Do you like to solve mysteries and answer age old questions? Become a Junior Archaeologist at Auckland Museum. Part scientist, part detective join some of the Museum’s education team to ...

Auckland | Monday, 9 January 2012 - Monday, 27 February 2012

One Space Meditation with Jeffree Clarkson

Jeffree's 'Making Time for You' 3 week meditation course has been so well received at the Studio. Sharing his wisdom, insights and of course, his beautiful music - Jeffree takes away the dogma of a regular meditation ...

Auckland | Monday, 13 February 2012 - Monday, 27 February 2012

Making Time for You - Meditation Evenings With Jeffree

Jeffree Clarkson is a mentor in the science of meditation and stress management. His meditation technique provides an easy and natural approach to attaining a deep and sustained level of relaxation effective in ...

Auckland | Monday, 13 February 2012 - Monday, 27 February 2012

Spanish Language Courses

Learn Spanish Auckland-wide with the Casa Espana's 8-week Spanish courses with professional instructors from Spain, Argentina and Chile. This course is intended for students with no prior knowledge of the Spanish ...

Auckland | Monday, 9 January 2012 - Monday, 5 November 2012