Auckland walking tour & city guide
The City of Sails between two harbors.
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Auckland, New Zealand's largest city, is built on an isthmus between two harbors and dotted with dozens of volcanic cones. It is called the City of Sails for its many boats.
The waterfront
The Sky Tower, the tallest freestanding structure in the Southern Hemisphere, offers views and even a bungee-style SkyJump. Viaduct Harbour and the Wynyard Quarter are lined with restaurants and yachts.
Volcanoes and islands
Mount Eden, a dormant volcano, has a crater and a view over the city. Ferries go to Waiheke Island, known for vineyards and beaches, and to Rangitoto, a young volcanic island.
Top sights in Auckland
- 1
Sky Tower
Views over the city.
- 2
Viaduct Harbour
A waterfront of restaurants.
- 3
Mount Eden
A volcanic crater with views.
- 4
Waiheke Island
Vineyards and beaches.
- 5
Auckland War Memorial Museum
Māori and Pacific culture.
Food markets & where to eat in Auckland
Wynyard Quarter
Waterfront dining.
Ponsonby Road
Cafés and restaurants.
La Cigale Market
A French-style weekend market.
Food to try in Auckland
Flat white
A coffee claimed by New Zealand and Australia.
Hokey pokey ice cream
Vanilla with honeycomb toffee.
Green-lipped mussels
A New Zealand specialty.
Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.
Plan your trip to Auckland
Enjoyed the walk? Here is everything you need to see it for real.
- Hotels in AucklandCompare places to stay and prices.
- Tours & ticketsWalking tours, museums and day trips in Auckland.
- eSIM for New ZealandStay online from the moment you land.
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