Auckland Day-Trip

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[{"address":"Auckland Domain, Auckland, New Zealand","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.0421,"latitudeDelta":0.0922,"latitude":-36.8597838,"longitude":174.7772474},"media":[{"metadata":{"width":748,"height":496},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F1ZtKMoxNn0TYAauvyf3k%2Fstop_0_0.png?alt=media&token=cdc731c0-7618-4abb-9f7e-920508597aa8"},{"type":"text","content":"Start your one day in Auckland at the massive city park located east of the downtown area. Auckland Domain is the oldest and largest park in Auckland with 75 hectares of green space.\n\nThe park also houses a few attractions including a volcano, a museum, a botanical garden, and several monuments. You could spend more than a day exploring it all.\n"},{"type":"text","content":"As you’re trying to see Auckland in one day, head straight to the duck pond. The duck pond has an ethereal atmosphere.\n\nA large tree sits in the centre of the pound and the surrounding trees create a canopy over most of the area.\n\nRays of sunlight shine through, highlighting the natural flora and revealing groups of ducks floating through the water.\n\nFrom the duck pond, head to the crater. The floor of the crater has filled in over the years, forming a natural amphitheatre. It now hosts sports games and local festivals but you can get a great view of the city from the rim.\n\nAfter getting a panoramic view of Auckland, walk to the botanical gardens. You’ll enjoy various temperate and tropical plants as you tour the two large greenhouses.\n\nIf you’re a history-buff, consider dropping in on the Auckland War Memorial Museum in the middle of the park.\n\nSettled within a handsome neoclassical building from the 1920s, the Auckland Museum features a multitude of interesting collections focusing o"}]},{"address":"Albert Park, Auckland CBD, Auckland, New Zealand","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.0421,"latitudeDelta":0.0922,"latitude":-36.8506339,"longitude":174.7674595},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"View the floral clock and Victoria statue in Albert Park\nFrom Auckland Domain park you’ll travel to Albert Park, giving you plenty of fresh air first thing in the morning. This is the longest walk during your Auckland itinerary as it takes about 18 minutes to reach on foot.\n\nAlbert Park\nYou’ll cross the highway to the west of Auckland Domain and pass through the University of Auckland campus. This park also contains numerous features worth exploring.\n\nAfter you enter the park, walk around and view the various memorials and monuments. You’ll come across a statue of Queen Victoria, the Boer War memorial, and statues of several prominent New Zealanders.\n\nOne of the more interesting features of the park is the floral clock. It features a large clock face made entirely from the blooms of seasonal flowers.\n"},{"metadata":{"width":750,"height":484},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F1ZtKMoxNn0TYAauvyf3k%2Fstop_1_1.png?alt=media&token=453c1ee4-8f9f-4b42-bd09-49c370c57926"}]},{"address":"Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki Wellesley Street East, Auckland CBD, Auckland, New Zealand","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.0421,"latitudeDelta":0.0922,"latitude":-36.851354,"longitude":174.766237},"media":[{"metadata":{"width":750,"height":500},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F1ZtKMoxNn0TYAauvyf3k%2Fstop_2_0.png?alt=media&token=7ef8041c-1a0e-4ce9-a783-eaf3645a689e"},{"type":"text","content":"Auckland Art Gallery Toi O Tamaki\nIt’s the largest public gallery in New Zealand and houses a collection of national and international artwork. The original collections mostly included paintings from the old European masters.\n\nToday, you’ll discover a unique mix of styles covering artists from various regions and time periods.\n\nIn the past 100 years, the gallery has collected many paintings and sculptures from Maori artists, showcasing work from the indigenous people of New Zealand.\n\nThis is also a good time to grab something to eat or a cup of coffee to fuel your body until dinnertime. The closest option is the Gallery Café located inside the gallery. It’s a little overpriced but convenient."}]},{"address":"Aotea Square Queen Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland, New Zealand","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.0421,"latitudeDelta":0.0922,"latitude":-36.8523442,"longitude":174.7631465},"media":[{"metadata":{"width":748,"height":496},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F1ZtKMoxNn0TYAauvyf3k%2Fstop_3_1.png?alt=media&token=4ff099c2-9a20-4f83-9d61-4d722a7a2a6e"},{"type":"text","content":"Aotea Square\nAs you finish your coffee or snack, cross the street and walk behind The Civic to reach Aotea Square, the next stop on your 1-day Auckland tour. The open public square is surrounded by modern developments and contains numerous contemporary sculptures and statues.\n\nDepending on the time of the year, you may find a public event, market, or skating rink set up in the centre of the square. You’ll also typically hear an eclectic mix of music coming from the various street performers."}]},{"address":"Sky Tower Victoria Street West, Auckland CBD, Auckland, New Zealand","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.0421,"latitudeDelta":0.0922,"latitude":-36.848448,"longitude":174.762191},"media":[{"metadata":{"width":748,"height":498},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F1ZtKMoxNn0TYAauvyf3k%2Fstop_4_0.png?alt=media&token=cd8e4b5e-d86f-4191-afc3-da6859e29537"},{"type":"text","content":"Climb to the observation deck in the Sky Tower\nThe main reason to grab a bite after the gallery or in the square is to avoid the prices at the Sky Tower lounge. You’ll climb to the observation deck to get a better view of Auckland.\n\nSky Tower\nTo reach the tower, head west on Wellesley Street in front of the square until you reach Hobson Street. It’s a short five-minute walk past a few of the top hotels.\n\nThe tower stands 328 metres tall and multiple upper levels remain open to the public. The most visited part of the tower is the observation deck on the 51st floor where you can check out the city’s skyline.\n\nSkip over the high-priced Sky Lounge on the 50th floor and head straight to the observation deck, a must for any 1-day Auckland itinerary.\n\nIf you’re feeling extra adventurous, take a plunge from the Sky Jump, which is a 192-metre guided-cable jump from the observation deck."}]},{"address":"Cathedral of St Patrick & St Joseph Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland, New Zealand","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.0421,"latitudeDelta":0.0922,"latitude":-36.8464583,"longitude":174.763357},"media":[{"metadata":{"width":748,"height":490},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F1ZtKMoxNn0TYAauvyf3k%2Fstop_5_0.png?alt=media&token=84e1ce2c-6b98-4958-af28-3a5dd77c811c"},{"type":"text","content":"After you get back to ground level, walk out the doors of the Sky Tower and walk two blocks north to the Cathedral of St Patrick.\n\nSt. Patrick Cathedral\nWhen exploring Auckland in 24 hours, you’ll need to move quickly at a few of the sites, such as the cathedral.\n\nA quick look at the outside and a fast tour of the inside should give you a lasting memory of the imposing Gothic Revival architecture.\n\nThere really isn’t much to do at the church.\n\nSt. Patrick’s is an active Catholic cathedral with Mass held at normal times. As you stand outside, peer up at the intricately designed stained glass windows.\n\nIf you arrive during Mass, you’ll need to wait to enter the church. Instead of waiting, start walking north to the downtown area."}]},{"address":"Queen Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland, New Zealand","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.0421,"latitudeDelta":0.0922,"latitude":-36.8508852,"longitude":174.7645088},"media":[{"metadata":{"width":748,"height":496},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F1ZtKMoxNn0TYAauvyf3k%2Fstop_6_1.png?alt=media&token=62d2316f-cb93-43b5-ae7f-1adb97710160"},{"type":"text","content":"After a tour of the cathedral, it’s time to go shopping in the heart of downtown Auckland.\n\nTechnically, most of the stops on this 24-hour Auckland itinerary are in or around the downtown area. It’s where you’ll find the top things to do in Auckland, including the top restaurants and shops.\n\nQueen Street\nThe main shopping area in Downtown Auckland is Queen Street. It’s lined with shops, cafés, and restaurants. You’ll also find many boutiques and smaller shops on the side streets.\n\nSpend a few hours exploring the area. Shop, eat, and mingle with the locals. Just make sure that you start walking to the next destination before 5pm."}]},{"address":"Viaduct Harbour, Auckland CBD, Auckland, New Zealand","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.0421,"latitudeDelta":0.0922,"latitude":-36.8429963,"longitude":174.761586},"media":[{"metadata":{"width":748,"height":486},"type":"img","version":1,"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2F1ZtKMoxNn0TYAauvyf3k%2Fstop_7_0.png?alt=media&token=9dc7d6ba-f5ff-481b-9eb1-2ac7567f967d"},{"type":"text","content":"When you’re done looking at maritime artifacts, step outside and explore the rest of the waterfront at Viaduct Harbour.\n\nViaduct Harbour is one of the busiest parts of Auckland any time of the day or evening, and a must even if you’ve only got a day.\n\nAuckland Waterfront\nDuring the day, the waterfront full of tourists and locals swimming and sunbathing; in the evening, it’s a hotspot for dining and drinking.\n\nOf course, if you prefer bathing in the sun or spending time on the water, you could spend your entire day in Auckland on the beach.\n\nNo matter how you choose to spend your time, make sure that you visit Viaduct Harbour at the end of the day.\n\nIt comes alive as music and people pour onto the sidewalks from the numerous clubs and bars."}]}]