Sehenswürdigkeiten in Auckland
The key addresses in Auckland — verified and regularly updated. Clicking takes you straight to the location page.
Auckland War Memorial Museum
The imposing Auckland War Memorial Museum is enthroned in the leafy Auckland Domain and houses one of the most important collections of Māori and Pacific culture. In addition to the war memorial and natural history department, an impressive Māori cultural show with traditional haka awaits you several times a day.
Mount Eden (Maungawhau)
The extinct volcano Mount Eden is Auckland's highest natural point at 196 meters. From the crater rim you have a magnificent panoramic view of the city, which lies between its two harbors. The grassy crater and views make the short climb one of the city's most beautiful experiences.
Sky Tower
At 328 metres, the Sky Tower is the tallest free-standing structure in the southern hemisphere and Auckland's landmark. From the observation deck, you can enjoy a 360-degree view over the city, the harbors, and the offshore islands. The brave dare the SkyWalk on the outer ring or jump into the depths at the SkyJump.
Viaduct Harbour
The waterfront Viaduct Harbour is Auckland's vibrant waterfront district full of restaurants, bars and chic yachts. Walking along the boardwalk, you'll enjoy sea air, sunsets, and maritime flair. Especially in the evening, the district is a popular meeting place for going out.
Auckland has few gay sights in the narrower sense, but queer culture can be combined well with the city's highlights. The center of the scene is Karangahape Road, or K Road for short, which has been considered an alternative and queer neighborhood for over a hundred years. Between bars, record stores, galleries and cafés, a stroll here will show you where gay Auckland is at home. Around it are the classic destinations: the Sky Tower with a view over the city, the Auckland War Memorial Museum, the harbour on the viaduct and the offshore islands in the Hauraki Gulf, which can be easily integrated into a day.
The highlight of the queer calendar is Auckland Pride, which runs for several weeks every year in February and bundles numerous events throughout the city. These include the Big Gay Out, a large open-air festival that is one of the most famous queer events in the country. New Zealand decriminalized homosexual acts in 1986 and in 2013 was one of the first countries in the region to introduce same-sex marriage, which still shapes the city's open vibe today. If you want to learn more about the queer side of Auckland, stick to K Road and Ponsonby or simply explore the scene on foot. From the observation tower to K Road at night, the following locations will take you to the stations that are worth visiting.