The highest volcanic cone on the isthmus, with a deep crater.
Mount Eden, 4 km south of the centre
Maungawhau rises 196 metres and gives a full circle view of the city, both harbours and the gulf. The crater is sacred and is not entered; a walking path climbs to the summit, which is closed to private cars.
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| Name | Kind | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Sky TowerCity centre, Victoria Street | Landmark | The tallest freestanding structure in the Southern Hemisphere. |
| Auckland War Memorial MuseumAuckland Domain, Parnell | Museum | Māori and Pacific treasures in a neoclassical hilltop building. |
| Auckland Art Gallery Toi o TāmakiCorner of Kitchener and Wellesley Streets | Gallery | New Zealand’s largest art collection. |
| Maungakiekie / One Tree HillCornwall Park, Epsom | Volcanic cone | A terraced cone set in farmland parkland, with sheep grazing. |
| Viaduct HarbourDowntown waterfront | Waterfront | Marina of superyachts and America’s Cup history, lined with restaurants. |
| Wynyard QuarterWest of the Viaduct | Waterfront | Former industrial wharf turned into parks, playgrounds and eateries. |
| Devonport and Mount VictoriaNorth Shore, 12 minutes by ferry | Village | Victorian seaside village with two volcanic lookouts. |
| Rangitoto IslandHauraki Gulf, 25 minutes by ferry | Island | The youngest volcano in the region, about 600 years old. |
| Auckland Domain and WintergardensParnell / Grafton | Park | The city’s oldest park, with glasshouses and the museum. |
| Kelly Tarlton’s Sea Life AquariumTāmaki Drive, Ōrākei | Aquarium | Underwater tunnel and Antarctic penguins. |
| Auckland ZooWestern Springs | Zoo | New Zealand’s largest zoo, with a native wildlife area. |
| MOTATWestern Springs | Museum | Museum of Transport and Technology, with heritage trams. |
| Mission BayTāmaki Drive, 15 minutes east | Beach | City beach with a fountain, lawns and cafés. |
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