Sky Tower, Auckland (must see)
The Auckland Sky Tower provides some of the best views over the city and further afield. The structure extends 328 meters up into the air, making it the tallest construction in NZ. From your place at the top, you can look over the city as well as out into the countryside for up to 80 kilometers. Just getting to the top is an experience in itself as you zoom upwards in a glass-paneled lift. There are three different viewing platforms allowing a bird鈥檚 eye view of Auckland. The Skywalk offers you the chance to take an adrenaline-filled stroll around a 1.2-meter wide platform at 192 meters above the ground 鈥� you are safely strapped into the overhead safety lines, but there鈥檚 some extreme exhilaration associated with it.
True adrenaline junkies will leap at the chance to try out a base jump from one of the tallest buildings in the Southern Hemisphere. The wire connected base jump is probably the closest experience to being a bird that there is as you descend 192 meteres to the ground below. New Zealand has a reputation for being the world capital of extreme sports and your heart racing experience can begin in Auckland.
Tip:
If you book dinner, access to the Skydeck is included.
Best time to be up there is before sundown. Give it an hour before.
Alternately, you could get a pass so you can come back the next day. This way, you get to see the view from both day and night.
True adrenaline junkies will leap at the chance to try out a base jump from one of the tallest buildings in the Southern Hemisphere. The wire connected base jump is probably the closest experience to being a bird that there is as you descend 192 meteres to the ground below. New Zealand has a reputation for being the world capital of extreme sports and your heart racing experience can begin in Auckland.
Tip:
If you book dinner, access to the Skydeck is included.
Best time to be up there is before sundown. Give it an hour before.
Alternately, you could get a pass so you can come back the next day. This way, you get to see the view from both day and night.
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Sky Tower on Map
Sight Name: Sky Tower
Sight Location: Auckland, New Zealand (See walking tours in Auckland)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Sight Location: Auckland, New Zealand (See walking tours in Auckland)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Auckland, New Zealand
Create Your Own Walk in Auckland
Creating your own self-guided walk in Auckland is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Auckland Historical Buildings Tour
Auckland, New Zealand may not be known as a historical city, but it does contain some historical buildings all right. These old structures, dating back to the 19th century, reflect the diverse heritage and architectural evolution of the city and are cherished as landmarks.
The Ferry Building, an iconic waterfront edifice, is a fine example of Edwardian Baroque style. Built in 1912, it once... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.6 Km or 2.9 Miles
The Ferry Building, an iconic waterfront edifice, is a fine example of Edwardian Baroque style. Built in 1912, it once... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.6 Km or 2.9 Miles
Auckland Introduction Walking Tour
Owing to their remoteness, the islands of New Zealand were the last large habitable lands to be settled by humans. Maori began to inhabit this area around 1350 and they called it "desired by many", referring to its abundant natural resources.
In 1840, after purchasing land from the local tribe, the British established Auckland as a colonial settlement. Its first governor, Lieutenant... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.8 Km or 3 Miles
In 1840, after purchasing land from the local tribe, the British established Auckland as a colonial settlement. Its first governor, Lieutenant... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.8 Km or 3 Miles
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