Auckland

Has anyone got any suggestions on what to do in Auckland .?

I'll be arriving at 10am , leaving at 8pm

I'm not interested in art or museums ...thanks in advance ..

Have a read up on things to do on Waiheke Island.

If that appeals, the ferries leave right by where your ship will dock.

If you go on TripAdvisor and search Auckland it will give you lots of ideas

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Walk up to the Gardens (Prince Albert Park).

Catch a ferry to Devonport and have a nice lunch over there.

If they have the markets on by the railway station, grab a bite there.

Check out the free library in the containers on the waterfront, nice yachts and boats to see as well.

Shop for some Wellies.

Sky tower and maybe the bungy jump.:D

Auckland is easy to do. In front of where the ship docks is the Hop On Hop Off bus.A lot of folk just stay on and and do the circuit. They dont bother hopping off. The ferry to Devonport is a short ride and at the end of the pier you can take a tour/shuttle up to the top of Mt Victoria for great views. Then back to the City. Up to Sky Tower and then wander down to the Viaduct and new Wynyard area.

Waiheke is nice but your time frame might make it a bit rushed.

Sea Princess is in Auckland today .Here is a grab from the bridge cam showing the bright yellow Hop On Hop Off bus stop.

The new Britomart precinct, to the left in that picture, is worth a quick visit as well. There are some interesting shops and restaurants, and right at the end of the Atrium on Tatukai there is an excellent cafe, Espresso Workshop, that has seriously good coffee.

BTW another block further on there is a large Countdown supermarket.

What you decide to do may be reliant on the weather, the walks around are great but if raining perhaps just going to the shops will be sufficient.:D

And to the right is the viaduct, you could get off one boat and onto another :)

I have promised myself a little shopping trip to Ponsonby next time I am in Auckland.

I have promised myself a little shopping trip to Ponsonby next time I am in Auckland.

Very trendy...;):):rolleyes:

Very trendy...;):):rolleyes:

Ooh lalla:p

You said no to museums but 5 mins walk from the berth is the maritime museum

We did the museum for a short time but the highlight for an hour was the included sail around the harbour

All the people on the ship were volunteers and great to talk to about sailing and Auckland

Very reasonably priced

You said no to museums but 5 mins walk from the berth is the maritime museum

We did the museum for a short time but the highlight for an hour was the included sail around the harbour

All the people on the ship were volunteers and great to talk to about sailing and Auckland

Very reasonably priced

Yes the volunteers are wonderful arent they, so genuine and happy to chat about whatever takes your fancy