Attractions
Auckland City is the largest in New Zealand and situated between two harbours – Waitemata Harbour. The city has a total of 48 extinct volcanoes for you to explore. The downtown Auckland area is a throng of bars, restaurants, business district as well as a haven for superyachts and boasts the largest Marina – Westhaven, in the Southern Hemisphere.
When staying at the Prince’s Wharf Deluxe Apartment, you’ll be at the Heart of the City. Here’s a list of what you can do during your stay in the City of Sails:
When staying at the Prince’s Wharf Deluxe Apartment, you’ll be at the Heart of the City. Here’s a list of what you can do during your stay in the City of Sails:
Eating and Drinking
Auckland is a melting pot of cultures. You can experience food from right around the world as well as our own home-grown food.
You might want to eat and drink close to your apartment in the Viaduct or go to the outer fringes and districts of Auckland. As a start, check out the 50 Top Restaurants in Auckland.
Auckland is a melting pot of cultures. You can experience food from right around the world as well as our own home-grown food.
You might want to eat and drink close to your apartment in the Viaduct or go to the outer fringes and districts of Auckland. As a start, check out the 50 Top Restaurants in Auckland.
Wineries
The vineyards and wineries in the wider Auckland region grow and make exquisite wines enjoyed all around the world. Take a tour or visit Auckland’s best vineyards.
Shopping
Within walking distance of your apartment, the Heart of the City area offers a range of shops from local boutiques, international labels through to amazing art, jewellery and homewares.
Step further afield and you’ll be able to shop at world-class shopping malls or, if you prefer high street shops or small villages.
The vineyards and wineries in the wider Auckland region grow and make exquisite wines enjoyed all around the world. Take a tour or visit Auckland’s best vineyards.
Shopping
Within walking distance of your apartment, the Heart of the City area offers a range of shops from local boutiques, international labels through to amazing art, jewellery and homewares.
Step further afield and you’ll be able to shop at world-class shopping malls or, if you prefer high street shops or small villages.
Events
Auckland plays host to numerous sporting, music, cultural and conference events annually. By basing yourself at the Prince’s Wharf Luxury Apartment, you’ll be able to easily access the events.
Have a look at upcoming events in Auckland.
Auckland plays host to numerous sporting, music, cultural and conference events annually. By basing yourself at the Prince’s Wharf Luxury Apartment, you’ll be able to easily access the events.
Have a look at upcoming events in Auckland.
Places of Interest
Skytower
At 328 metres, Auckland’s Skytower is the tallest man-made structure in New Zealand and offers breathtaking views for up to 80 kilometres in every direction. You’ll be able to spot the Prince’s Wharf Deluxe Apartment!
Auckland Art Gallery
The Auckland Art Gallery has a collection of more than 15,000 artworks. The gallery is situated within walking distance of the apartment also hold events, exhibitions and has a great creative learning centre.
Auckland War Memorial Museum
The Auckland War Memorial Museum is one of New Zealand's most important museums and war memorials. Its collections concentrate on New Zealand history, natural history, as well as military history.
Auckland Botanic Gardens
Auckland Botanic Gardens, Auckland, New Zealand is a botanical garden that covers 64 hectares in Manurewa, South Auckland. The first purchase of land by the Auckland Regional Authority – predecessor of Auckland Regional Council – dates back to 1968. This is approximately half an hour’s drive from the apartment.
Museum of Transport and Technology
MOTAT is New Zealand's largest transport and technology museum of its kind and offers a fun and exciting learning experience for visitors of all ages. The museum is located a 15 minute drive from your apartment.
Butterfly Creek
Located near the Auckland International Airport, Butterfly Creek hosts NZ’s only giant saltwater crocodiles. There is also a tropical butterfly house, cotton-top tamarins and other reptiles as well as one of the world’s largest insects and an aquaria.
Auckland Zoo
Auckland Zoo is a 16.35-hectare zoological garden in Auckland, New Zealand, situated next to Western Springs park not far from your base in downtown Auckland.
Stardome Observatory
Experience the unique wonders of New Zealand’s southern night sky at Stardome Observatory & Planetarium. Astronomy Presenters will reveal the features of the Southern Hemisphere sky as these constellations are projected onto the domed ceiling of the planetarium. Learn about their history and significance to New Zealanders.
Kelly Tarlton’s Sea Life Aquarium
No trip to Auckland is complete without visiting Kelly Tarlton's SEA LIFE Aquarium. Situated just a short drive from the Auckland Central Business District, Kelly Tarlton's SEA LIFE Aquarium houses thousands of marine animals from hundreds of species, including sharks, penguins, turtles, stingrays, seahorses, fish and much, much more.
Volcanoes
Auckland has 48 Auckland volcanoes dotted across the region. New Zealand is part of the 'Ring of Fire' that stretches around the edge of the Pacific Ocean.Here are some of the more easily accessible volcanic summits, which offer some fantastic Auckland experiences for visitors of all ages. Don’t forget some comfortable shoes and your camera.
At 328 metres, Auckland’s Skytower is the tallest man-made structure in New Zealand and offers breathtaking views for up to 80 kilometres in every direction. You’ll be able to spot the Prince’s Wharf Deluxe Apartment!
Auckland Art Gallery
The Auckland Art Gallery has a collection of more than 15,000 artworks. The gallery is situated within walking distance of the apartment also hold events, exhibitions and has a great creative learning centre.
Auckland War Memorial Museum
The Auckland War Memorial Museum is one of New Zealand's most important museums and war memorials. Its collections concentrate on New Zealand history, natural history, as well as military history.
Auckland Botanic Gardens
Auckland Botanic Gardens, Auckland, New Zealand is a botanical garden that covers 64 hectares in Manurewa, South Auckland. The first purchase of land by the Auckland Regional Authority – predecessor of Auckland Regional Council – dates back to 1968. This is approximately half an hour’s drive from the apartment.
Museum of Transport and Technology
MOTAT is New Zealand's largest transport and technology museum of its kind and offers a fun and exciting learning experience for visitors of all ages. The museum is located a 15 minute drive from your apartment.
Butterfly Creek
Located near the Auckland International Airport, Butterfly Creek hosts NZ’s only giant saltwater crocodiles. There is also a tropical butterfly house, cotton-top tamarins and other reptiles as well as one of the world’s largest insects and an aquaria.
Auckland Zoo
Auckland Zoo is a 16.35-hectare zoological garden in Auckland, New Zealand, situated next to Western Springs park not far from your base in downtown Auckland.
Stardome Observatory
Experience the unique wonders of New Zealand’s southern night sky at Stardome Observatory & Planetarium. Astronomy Presenters will reveal the features of the Southern Hemisphere sky as these constellations are projected onto the domed ceiling of the planetarium. Learn about their history and significance to New Zealanders.
Kelly Tarlton’s Sea Life Aquarium
No trip to Auckland is complete without visiting Kelly Tarlton's SEA LIFE Aquarium. Situated just a short drive from the Auckland Central Business District, Kelly Tarlton's SEA LIFE Aquarium houses thousands of marine animals from hundreds of species, including sharks, penguins, turtles, stingrays, seahorses, fish and much, much more.
Volcanoes
Auckland has 48 Auckland volcanoes dotted across the region. New Zealand is part of the 'Ring of Fire' that stretches around the edge of the Pacific Ocean.Here are some of the more easily accessible volcanic summits, which offer some fantastic Auckland experiences for visitors of all ages. Don’t forget some comfortable shoes and your camera.
Beaches
From wild black-sand surf beaches to sheltered golden bays, there are thousands of beaches throughout the greater Auckland region. Whether you want to just unwind and soak up the views or enjoy some of the many activities on and off the water, you’re spoiled for choice.
From wild black-sand surf beaches to sheltered golden bays, there are thousands of beaches throughout the greater Auckland region. Whether you want to just unwind and soak up the views or enjoy some of the many activities on and off the water, you’re spoiled for choice.
Action Activities
Skytower
Once you have viewed the beautiful Auckland City from inside the Skytower, you can then walk around the Skywalk or jump off the tower in a bungy jump!
Once you have viewed the beautiful Auckland City from inside the Skytower, you can then walk around the Skywalk or jump off the tower in a bungy jump!
Auckland Harbour Bridge
The Auckland Harbour Bridge connects the main city of Auckland with Auckland’s North Shore. You can walk over the top span of the bridge to get an excellent view of the Waitemata Harbour and beyond or get the thrill of a bungy jump from the bridge.
Rainbows End
With over 20 rides and attractions at Rainbows End, there's something for everyone young and old. If you are a thrill seeking enthusiast the Stratosfear is just for you. Or if you'd like something a little less scary, perhaps the Log Flume or Pirate Ship.
Snowplanet
Snowplanet is the country’s only all-year indoor snow resort, where snow enthusiasts can experience the thrill of snow sports and the atmosphere of a snow village only 20 minutes north of Auckland. Snowplanet's giant snowdome features 50 centimetres of real powder snow year round; three lifts to rest those weary legs; a terrain park for the freestyle skiers and snowboarders, and a separate learner slope for beginners.
Parakai Springs
Just over 40 minutes from Auckland’s CBD lies one of New Zealand’s natural Geothermal wonders – Parakai Springs. Large indoor and outdoor hot pools and two thrilling water slides, or relax in the secluded private rock pool.
Spookers
Scare yourself silly at Spookers Australasia's only Haunted Attraction Scream Park. Are you brave enough? The haunted attraction scream park is located in the Kingseat Hospital grounds near Karaka (so about a 50 minute drive from Auckland CBD).
The Auckland Harbour Bridge connects the main city of Auckland with Auckland’s North Shore. You can walk over the top span of the bridge to get an excellent view of the Waitemata Harbour and beyond or get the thrill of a bungy jump from the bridge.
Rainbows End
With over 20 rides and attractions at Rainbows End, there's something for everyone young and old. If you are a thrill seeking enthusiast the Stratosfear is just for you. Or if you'd like something a little less scary, perhaps the Log Flume or Pirate Ship.
Snowplanet
Snowplanet is the country’s only all-year indoor snow resort, where snow enthusiasts can experience the thrill of snow sports and the atmosphere of a snow village only 20 minutes north of Auckland. Snowplanet's giant snowdome features 50 centimetres of real powder snow year round; three lifts to rest those weary legs; a terrain park for the freestyle skiers and snowboarders, and a separate learner slope for beginners.
Parakai Springs
Just over 40 minutes from Auckland’s CBD lies one of New Zealand’s natural Geothermal wonders – Parakai Springs. Large indoor and outdoor hot pools and two thrilling water slides, or relax in the secluded private rock pool.
Spookers
Scare yourself silly at Spookers Australasia's only Haunted Attraction Scream Park. Are you brave enough? The haunted attraction scream park is located in the Kingseat Hospital grounds near Karaka (so about a 50 minute drive from Auckland CBD).
Hiking and Walking
Grab your walking shoes and explore the great outdoors. With hundreds of trails and tracks, walking or trekking in Auckland is an amazing way to discover the region’s stunning natural beauty.
Grab your walking shoes and explore the great outdoors. With hundreds of trails and tracks, walking or trekking in Auckland is an amazing way to discover the region’s stunning natural beauty.