Things to Do in Auckland

The Sky City Casino & Sky Tower are a 5 minute taxi ride.

Auckland Bridge Climb is a great way to get a unique perspective on the stunning Auckland Harbour.

The Auckland CBD and Viaduct Harbour, replete with restaurants and cafes, is a two minute taxi ride or 15-20 minute brisk walk.

Victoria Park Market, with a range of market style stalls and shops is a downhill 10 minute walk (you may want to taxi back!)

One Tree Hill, the most prominent of Auckland's many volcanic cones is a 10 minute taxi ride.

Restaurants, bars and café's are numerous and only a minutes flat stroll to many of the best.

World renowned Kelly Tarlton's Underwater World is a 20 minute trip along the beautiful waterfront.

A short bus ride takes you to the ferry terminal which will take you to the gorgeous character town of Devonport, or further afield to Waiheke Island or Kauwau Island.

The Sky Screamer, a three-seat contraption, hurls riders over 200 feet into the air at the busy intersection of Albert and Victoria Streets ($24), (64-9) 377-1328.

Sky Jump is a 630-foot controlled fall in a harness from the observation deck of the 1,076-foot Sky Tower ($135); (0064-9) 368-1835. www.skyjump.co.nz.