Category Auckland Landmarks & Museums

Auckland · AUCKLAND LANDMARKS & MUSEUMS

The 15 Best Auckland Landmarks & Museum Tickets

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The Sky Tower, the War Memorial Museum, Wētā Workshop’s props up close: Auckland’s big-ticket landmarks in one list. These are the best to book ahead, weighed on what you get inside, whether a guide comes with it, how long to set aside, and the cost.

Wētā Workshop Unleashed Tour – Auckland

Wētā Workshop Unleashed Tour - Auckland - Inside the Main Stop: What You’ll Experience at Wētā Workshop Unleashed

1.Wētā Workshop Unleashed Tour – Auckland

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 903 reviews · from $40Our pick

Auckland movie magic you can touch. A guided, hands-on tour at Wētā Workshop with practical effects, animatronics, and three film worlds.

“I had such an amazing time at Weta Workshop today! I was looking for something to do on my last day in Auckland and this tour didn't disappoint. Our guide Kris was funny, approachable, helpful and guided us through a seamless tour. The exhibits were very interactive, detailed, creative and filled with vibrant artwork! Highly recommended if you're interested in the creative process of film and arts.”

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Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket

Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket - Timing your visit: sunset is great, but go when you have time

2.Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 805 reviews · from $24

Pre-book Auckland Sky Tower admission for big city views in about 1–2 hours, with free WiFi and easy central access.

“The skyjump and walk are worth the money paid another $80 too jump twice after original cost. The weather plays a very big part in what you are looking and doing, but the views are breathtaking. Not much in food or drink and a bit pricey.”

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Auckland: Wētā Workshop Unleashed Guided Tour Ticket

Auckland: Wētā Workshop Unleashed Guided Tour Ticket - Timing and check-in: how to start without stress

Sea Life Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium General Admission

Sea Life Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium General Admission - Price and value: what $23 buys (and what it doesn’t)

4.Sea Life Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium General Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 296 reviews · 1 day · from $23

Auckland’s Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium brings penguin ice, shark tunnel viewing, and rare spiny sea dragons near Mission Bay. $23 ticket.

“A great place. Very interesting and informative. Definitely worth the price of admission. Its a good idea to see the feedings and keeper talks. Strongly advise buying tickets online as the line can get long very quickly”

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Auckland War Memorial Museum Entry Ticket

Auckland War Memorial Museum Entry Ticket - Getting there from central Auckland: hill, buses, and parking choices

5.Auckland War Memorial Museum Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 293 reviews · 1 day · from $16

Auckland War Memorial Museum ticket for $16 lets you explore three floors of Māori, Pacific, war, and natural history at Tamaki Paenga Hira.

“A gem of a museum & covers a broad group of subjects & something should interest most any visitor. Had quite a few in attendance due to school groups & cruise ships. If that should be true for you, recommend you do top floor downward or top floor, then ground floor & then middle floor to ‘manage’ flow.”

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SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s General Admission

SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's General Admission - Getting There Without Stress (No Hotel Pickup, But Good Access)

6.SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s General Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 241 reviews · from $24

See penguins, sharks, stingrays, turtles and more in Auckland’s waterfront aquarium with 13 themed zones and close-up tunnel views.

“It was very hard to get in as we brought tickets through viator and they couldn't expect them so our day was ruined and kids where upset but luckily we had enough money to buy more tickets so ended up been an expensive day”

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Explore gardens & galleries filled with incredible art, Matakana

Explore gardens & galleries filled with incredible art, Matakana - Price and what you actually get for $40

7.Explore gardens & galleries filled with incredible art, Matakana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 186 reviews · from $40Top rated

Sculptureum in Matakana: 1.4 km of flat sculpture gardens and 6 galleries, with optional wine tasting. Families love it in 1.5–2 hrs.

“The artwork and glass art inside the building is fabulous. The gardens and the sculptures are beautiful. The driftwood sculptures of the horses and the whale are amazing. The bronze sculptures were just lovely. I loved the boy pushing the girl on the swing. The sculpture of the boy holding the dolphin is apparently an early work by Leonardo Da Vinci and is quite stunning.”

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Skip the Line: Auckland Museum General Admission Ticket

Skip the Line: Auckland Museum General Admission Ticket - Māori Treasures and Pacific Culture: The Part You’ll Remember

8.Skip the Line: Auckland Museum General Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 183 reviews · from $16

Skip-the-line general admission to Auckland Museum in a heritage building. Explore Māori treasures and Pacific culture over 3–4 hours.

“Excellent museum. However, the Maori performance (we booked directly) was strange in the openly unfriendly way the performers treated audience members as soon as seated: no friendly welcome just warnings if you take a photo or applRead more”

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Odyssey Sensory Maze Entry Auckland Ticket

Odyssey Sensory Maze Entry Auckland Ticket - How the Experience Works: From Reception to 12 Rooms

9.Odyssey Sensory Maze Entry Auckland Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 150 reviews · from $21

Odyssey Sensory Maze Auckland on Queen Street. Pre-book a mobile ticket for a no-rush indoor sensory maze in 12 rooms.

“It was an awesome experience but a shame we weren't allowed to take phone to take photos inside I recommend u filming or taking photos of people and charge a price if they wish to have them for themselves.”

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Māori Cultural Experience & Auckland Museum General Admission

Māori Cultural Experience & Auckland Museum General Admission - Where the experience starts: Auckland War Memorial Museum in Parnell

10.Māori Cultural Experience & Auckland Museum General Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 92 reviews · from $38

Watch a Living Taonga Māori cultural performance at Auckland Museum, then use included general admission to explore natural history and NZ heritage.

“I don’t think you can visit Auckland without experiencing the war museum. We learned a ton about more culture about the geological aspects of New Zealand and interacted with some very friendly and knowledgeable locals.!”

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Māori Cultural Experience & Auckland Museum Admission

Māori Cultural Experience & Auckland Museum Admission - Planning your day after the show: give Auckland Museum real time

11.Māori Cultural Experience & Auckland Museum Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 59 reviews · 1 day · from $37

See Māori storytelling, waiata, poi, and the meaning of haka at Auckland Museum, plus full admission for a $37 Auckland cultural day.

“I spent all day at the Museum reading about Maori heritage and looking at displays about how New Zealand formed, their animals and the unique environment. The on-site cafe provided good quality and feesh food along with great coffee. The Maori Cultural Performance was entertaining, informational and fun. Such great voices.”

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Auckland: Sky Tower SkyWalk – 192m High Edge Walk

Auckland: Sky Tower SkyWalk - 192m High Edge Walk - What Your 90 Minutes Feels Like On the Day

12.Sky Tower SkyWalk – 192m High Edge Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 47 reviews · 1h 30m · from $128

Walk the Sky Tower’s 192m exterior ledge with a harness, no handrails, and 360° views over Auckland and the Hauraki Gulf.

“thrilling and amazing activity. benny our guide was brilliant. he talked us through everything, made us feel ready for the challenge but kept the adrenaline flowing. he was funny, chatty, and made me feel completely at ease. a well worth activity for any age”

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Auckland: Maritime Museum Entry Ticket

Auckland: Maritime Museum Entry Ticket - Tickets and timing: how long you realistically need

13.Maritime Museum Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 29 reviews · 1 day · from $14Best value

Visit Auckland’s Maritime Museum at Viaduct Harbour for ocean stories, hands-on exhibits, and standout maritime design for about 1 day.

“Great museum and beautifully designed. We were lucky to be there while the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix was underway ~ so it was exciting and great location to watch the race.”

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Auckland: SkyJump with Sky Tower Entry Ticket

Auckland: SkyJump with Sky Tower Entry Ticket - What happens during your 45-minute SkyJump experience

14.SkyJump with Sky Tower Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 45 min · from $197

Leap 192m from Auckland’s Sky Tower in an 11-second, 85 km/h controlled wire jump, with Sky Tower entry and emailed photos.

“It was fantastic. The staff was very professional and focused on our safety. The jump was amazing.”

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Gallery Highlights Tour and General Admission

Gallery Highlights Tour and General Admission - The One-Hour Gallery Highlights Tour: What You’ll Actually Be Told

15.Gallery Highlights Tour and General Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $29

Auckland Museum Gallery Highlights Tour gives a one-hour guide and included admission: Māori culture, Pacific voyaging, and Auckland’s natural history.

“Large Museum where you can learn a lot about New Zealand history the Maori culture and the Polynesian culture in general.”

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