Auckland Zoo
Famous for being home to the largest collection of animals in New Zealand, the Auckland Zoo has won numerous international and national environmental-related awards. Established in 1922, the zoo houses over 860 animals of nearly 138 species. Roughly divided into areas by biome or the…
Kelly Tarlton’s Antarctic Encounter & Underwater World
Kelly Tarlton’s Antarctic Encounters & Underwater World is home to a wide variety of enthralling marine life from the Southern and Pacific Oceans, including Sub-Antarctic penguins, rare sharks and giant stingrays. The Aquarium’s features comprise Antarctic Encounters, the Underwater World, Stingray Bay, NIWA Interactive Rooms…
Kelly Tarlton’s Underwater World
Opened in 1985, Kelly Tarlton’s Underwater World in Auckland is an ideal place to visit for the entire family. Founded by the Kelly Tarlton who was an avid explorer and diver, this fascinating attraction lets one encounter a wide range of marine life from around…
Glenfern Sanctuary
Situated around two hours from Auckland, the Glenfern Sanctuary can be found on Great Barrier Island and offers visitors a nature adventure away from city life. Spanning an area of around 60 hectares this stunning nature preserve is made up of native forests and wildlife…
Auckland Zoo
Located near Western Springs Park, Auckland Zoo is a captivating attraction that can be enjoyed by the entire family. Opened in 1922, the zoo spans an area of around 16 hectares and has over 700 inhabitants from different parts of the world. Among the various…
Auckland Explorer Bus
A convenient way to explore this charming harbour city, Auckland Explorer Bus offers a fascinating sightseeing adventure. This hop-on, hop-off tour comes with insightful commentary and takes passengers to 14 of the city’s main attractions. Among the popular sites the bus goes to are the…
Auckland’s fascinating whale and dolphin safari
Auckland is New Zealand’s largest city, with significant numbers of foreign ethnicities among the Anglo-Saxon majority. It is aptly called the ‘City of Sails’ as its unique location with two major harbours makes it a magnet for marine adventurers of every description. Auckland has been…
Auckland Zoo
Recognized as New Zealand’s largest collection of animals, the Auckland Zoo is one of the world’s most progressive zoos and is an ideal place for great day of extreme family fun. This interesting zoo covers approximately 50 acres of land and comprises of around 179…