Best Viewpoints In Auckland Near Me

4worldlovers:
Offers great views of the Waitemata Harbour and the Gulf Islands.

Drinking or carrying alcohol has been banned from some public places in Auckland. Find maps of areas where alcohol is banned, exceptions to alcohol bans and how alcohol bans are enforced.

Find out the rules and useful information for freedom camping in Auckland.

Kauri trees are under the threat of kauri dieback disease. Find out which tracks are currently open or closed and how we can work together to protect our trees.

4worldlovers: From 17 July to 10 September we are lambing and calving at Cornwall Park. For further information on the best ways to behave around our young animals and familiarise yourself with park rules during this time, click here.


Cornwall park is your urban oasis, rich with history, nature, farm-life and places to explore. come discover today.

From 17 July to 10 September we are lambing and calving at Cornwall Park. During this time to protect the vulnerable new livestock and give them the best chance of survival, restricted areas around the animals are NO dog areas. The restricted areas are the farm paddocks on the eastern side of the park - indicated below on our map. There is increased signage in the park during lambing and calving so take note of any signs as you enter a paddock.


On-lead dogs are permitted OUTSIDE the restricted zones during this time. Cornwall Park is an on-lead park, including the sports fields along Puriri Drive.

4worldlovers: Celebrate the iconic Sky Tower’s 26th birthday with weekend entertainment this August! You’ll be able to catch Scotty Sky Tower on Saturdays from 10am – 2pm and our balloon artist, JP, adding to the celebrations on Sundays from 10am – 12.30pm. Please note on Sunday 13 August, it will be from 9.30am-12pm.

We are pleased to announce that Tripadvisor, the world's largest travel guidance platform, released the winners of the coveted Travellers' Choice Award series and the iconic Sky Tower was awarded the #1 Attraction in Auckland for travellers to visit. We are proud to provide an award-winning experience for our guests from around the world. Visit us today!

It’s hard to imagine an Auckland skyline without the iconic Sky Tower. For over 25 years now, this magnificent 328m high structure has been the focal point of our beautiful city, rising up out of the land to delight locals and visitors alike. Now it’s your turn to discover the full story of this incredible feat of modern engineering – its pioneering past, colourful present and visionary future.

So join us above the clouds to experience incredible 360° views of Tāmaki Makaurau, taking in ancient volcanoes, sparkling sunlit harbours and beyond. And if breath-taking panoramas alone aren’t enough to excite you, indulge in a wealth of dining options, interactive installations, and adrenaline-fueled activities.

Spot key landmarks, the 53 volcanoes and other historical locations within the greater Tāmaki Makaurau area.

If dining with a view is what you're after, then you're spoilt for choice with three unforgettable restaurants and cafes up the Sky Tower - Orbit 360˚ Dining revolving restaurant, award winning The Sugar Club or relax with your coffee.

SkyBar is open now! New Zealand's highest bar, in partnership with Moët & Chandon, sits a majestic 182 meters in the clouds, offering sensational 360° views from sunrise to sunset.

Feel the thrill of travelling at top speeds as you soar and slide down glass tubes that weave their way around the Sky Tower. To see Tāmaki Makaurau as you never have before, fasten your seatbelts and take SkySlide for a spin, our unmissable VR experience!