Various active and dormant volcanoes line the topography of Auckland, thus making it interesting from both geological and tourism point of view. While driving around in a car in Auckland you can stop at various Edwardian and Victorian villas or admire the lush-green landscapes that intercept this busy yet perky metropolitan.
Free / Cheap Activities in Auckland
- Mount Eden is a dormant volcano of Auckland that you can climb up to and enjoy the view of entire city from there. You can also take a glimpse of its crater that was created when it first erupted.
- Mission Bay is equally famous among both locals and tourists as a cool hangout for sunbathing and enjoying treats from the adjoining ice-cream parlors and cafes.
Top Daytrips around Auckland
- Auckland War Memorial Museum pays tribute to all the martyrs of various wars in the form of engraved tombs, remembrance services and a cenotaph.
- Auckland Zoo is a 17-hectare big lush-green park that has rare local and exotic animal species like red panda, tiger and is just a few miles away from central Auckland.