{"id":2451,"date":"2013-08-31T05:18:26","date_gmt":"2013-08-31T05:18:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/10travelspots.com\/?p=2451"},"modified":"2021-11-24T12:13:19","modified_gmt":"2021-11-24T12:13:19","slug":"auckland-travel-destinations-places-to-visit-top-10-tourist-attractions-in-auckland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drprem.com\/travel\/auckland-travel-destinations-places-to-visit-top-10-tourist-attractions-in-auckland\/","title":{"rendered":"Auckland travel destinations, places to visit &#8211; Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Auckland"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"3a64bb57635b757d04b12bcf0c14b9a3\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9477973674766713\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"8885944693\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you are visiting Auckland here are 10 top attractions that you should not miss seeing.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><b>Auckland War Memorial Museum<\/b><\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s always something interesting to check out at Auckland&#8217;s largest museum. Whether it&#8217;s the story of New Zealand history, its place in the Pacific and its people, or the interactive Volcanoes Gallery, social and military history collections, you can easily while away a whole day here.<\/p>\n<p><b>Kelly Tarlton&#8217;s Underwater World<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Auckland is a city that takes pride in our sealife and harbour location<\/p>\n<p>This centre was the vision of Kelly Tarlton, an extraordinary Kiwi adventurer, diver, explorer and inventor, who wanted to share his love of the ocean with others<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy the Antarctic Encounter, home to New Zealand\u2019s only sub-Antarctic penguins. Be amazed in the Underwater World by looking at giant stingrays, sharks and the rich variety of species from New Zealand\u2019s coastal waters.<\/p>\n<p><b>MOTAT &#8211; Museum of Transport and Technology<\/b><\/p>\n<p>MOTAT is New Zealand&#8217;s largest transport and technology museum<\/p>\n<p>You can take a tram ride, check out old war planes, an historical village and the Pumphouse, with its magnificent Beam Engine.<\/p>\n<p><b>Waiwera Thermal Spa Resort<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Feel like splashing out on one of the best hot water thermal parks in the country? Then head to Waiwera Thermal Spa Resort, 40 minutes north of central Auckland for a fun day out.<\/p>\n<p><b>Day trip to Waiheke Island<\/b><\/p>\n<p>This beautiful island is just 35 minutes from Auckland by ferry and once you reach it, you will have so much to explore. Waiheke boasts a subtropical climate and a 100km coastline.<\/p>\n<p><b>SKYCITY Casino and entertainment complex<\/b><\/p><div class=\"3a64bb57635b757d04b12bcf0c14b9a3\" data-index=\"2\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9477973674766713\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"8885944693\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1139914 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2013\/08\/SKYCITY-Casino.jpg\" alt=\"SKYCITY Casino\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2013\/08\/SKYCITY-Casino.jpg 800w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2013\/08\/SKYCITY-Casino-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2013\/08\/SKYCITY-Casino-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Located right in the heart of the city, you can&#8217;t miss this architectural masterpiece.<\/p>\n<p>Step inside and you experience the glamour of a casino with pepperings of New Zealand culture seen in the design of the building.<\/p>\n<p><b>Auckland Zoo<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Auckland Zoo has New Zealand&#8217;s largest collection of animals and is recognised as one of the most progressive zoos in the world. The zoo is just a five-minute drive from central Auckland and borders the stunning Western Springs Park.<\/p>\n<p><b>Vineyards<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Auckland has a variety of vineyards that are worth visiting if you enjoy the odd glass of vino, delicious food and a stunning setting.<\/p>\n<p>You can either join a wine tasting tour or do an independent trip to one of the many vineyards in the city.<\/p>\n<p><b>Beaches <\/b><\/p>\n<p>The City of Sails is a haven for beach-lovers. All year round you can enjoy the sights, walks and people-watching at many of Auckland&#8217;s beaches.<\/p>\n<p>The busiest are Mission Bay, Takapuna and Eastern Beach, but that doesn&#8217;t mean you can&#8217;t go there. 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