Sitting majestically just off the coast of Auckland city is Rangitoto Island. This unique volcanic island boasts a fascinating landscape of rugged lava crops, lush native bush and sandy coves. Rangitoto is a public reserve managed by the Department of Conservation.
The recommended walk to the summit takes about an hour at an easy pace. Lookouts along the way provide stunning views as you climb and a short detour will find you exploring the Island's lava caves. Once at the top you’ll enjoy spectacular 360 degree views of Auckland and the Hauraki Gulf islands.
Kelly Tarlton's Antarctic Encounter & Underwater World is an extraordinary underground world of snow, ice, water and fascinating creatures.
Travel through the Antractic Encounter and discover colonies of penguins playing in the real ice and snow, swimming and plunging beneath the ice cap. Then head into a tunnel deep beneath the ocean and come face to face with sharks and a myriad of New Zealand fish.
Plus, get a tanalising glimpse of magnificent stingrays, with their two metre wingspans and long barbed tails, in Stingray Bay.
Rainbow's End is New Zealand's largest theme park and promises all the thrills you can handle, with a host of fun activities and world-class rides. There is something for everyone. You can spin horizontally suspended 18 metres high on the Power Surge, be trapped in a runaway mine cart and Fear Fall 18 storeys at 82km/hr!
INVADER HAS LANDED - the brand new thrilling ride at Rainbow's End is open. Invader is one adrenalin pumping adventure and rated as a top attraction at overseas theme parks. Try it for yourself.
A truly captivating experience awaits visitors to Auckland's award-winning Sky Tower – the tallest structure in the Southern Hemisphere.
From a staggering 220 metres above the city you'll find spectacular 360 views from three separate viewing platforms. For those seeking adrenalin, try the Sky Walk on the outside of the tower, or enjoy the breathtaking thrills and excitement of a Sky Jump. Ride in the glass lifts to dine in any of the tower's three restaurants. Nowhere else in Auckland will you find so much to see and do under one big pointy roof.
