History, heritage and culture are brought to life at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, home to a series of permanent...
Auckland weather doesn't always play ball, and when we're hit with cold, rainy days, it can be challenging to know how to fill in time. Luckily there's still plenty to do in the city when it rains! If you're in need of inspiration, check out our list of fun rainy day activities in the city centre, from a virtual reality slide to a board game cafe, a sensory maze and more
Visit Museums and Art Galleries
Part of the University of Auckland, The Gus Fisher Gallery showcases contemporary and historical art with a focus on New...
Cast off for a journey to discover New Zealand’s story. The New Zealand Maritime Museum tells the maritime stories that...
ST PAUL St is a suite of purpose built galleries and project spaces run by the School of Art and Design, AUT University.
Contemporary jewellery gallery in New Zealand representing the work of over fifty artists encompassing a diverse range of...
SO/ Gallery invites you to escape the everyday and indulge in a world of art.
Kura sells and exhibits artworks that reflect what is truly unique to Aotearoa and showcases an extensive range of original...
Attached to Caffetteria Allpress, an open studio acts as a blank canvas where designers, artists and community groups come to...
Unwind with friends over afternoon tea
The Cooke's signature high tea called Vari-tea brilliantly combines the classic English pursuits of afternoon tea, cakes & a...
Watch a show
If you’re looking to enjoy international theatre or comedy, you’re likely to see it at the Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre.
The Academy is Auckland's only dedicated art-house cinema, with a wide range of local and international films, documentaries...
Watch the latest movies right in the heart of the city. Indulge in a little Gold Class comfort or watch your favourite movie...
You never quite know what you are going to get at this city centre hidden gem which boasts a character-filled, intimate bar...
Host to many of the best acts to play in Auckland, the 700 seat SKYCITY Theatre features state of the art technology in...
The 186-seat Herald Theatre provides an intimate theatre experience with its own bar area, large foyer space and outdoor...
A state-of-the-art theatre in Wynyard Quarter
The Civic is an Auckland landmark and is one of the few remaining atmospheric theatres in the world.
Located closely to Auckland's central city civic square - the Aotea Centre houses Auckland council theatres.
NZ’s only fulltime professional comedy club is an institution on the local entertainment scene.
You can expect everything from theatre to dance, and music to comedy all within this great heritage building.
Indoor sports and activities
This is bowling in style, and is fun for all ages and abilities.
Offering Infrared Yoga, Pilates & Strength classes with optional red light therapy recovery sessions, Redroom is a space to...
Beneath the vibrant streets of Auckland lies Cue City - a hidden haven for pool and billiards enthusiasts!
A fully guided, state-of-the-art, interactive experience celebrating the All Blacks and our national teams in black.
Discover your new fitness obsession with high energy, inspiring classes, uplifting music and a luxe workout space.
Reform's mission is to provide clients with a dynamic exercise programme that delivers results fast in a safe environment...
Elite reformer pilates. Movement tailored to treat every body.
Escapade is a live escape game that tests your mind and teamwork skills.
Holey Moley is perfect for a unique, hilarious night out with friends.
Auckland's board game bar and eatery. Get the gang together, grab a drink and a bite and select a game from the 140 strong...
Fun with Friends
Live at Lula's comes to life every Thursday, Friday and Saturday with bands and DJ's taking the stage til late
Attend a class or workshop
Learn how to make your own signature scent perfume in this unique, fun and interactive perfume-making class!
Learn how to create your signature scent at Perfume Playground located in Victoria Park Market.
Treat yourself to a spa day
From soothing Swedish and therapeutic Deep Tissue to invigorating Sports and traditional Thai techniques, look no other than...
Treat yourself to the French glow. From radiant skin-boosting experiences that detox, cleanse and revitalize to the chic...
East Day Spa is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday work life.
Skin Kia Ora offers uplifting Spa experiences to restore body and soul.
This warm, elegant boutique day spa offers guests the finest traditional Thai holistic massage treatments and therapies for...
Step out of the hustle & bustle of the city into Siri Thai Spa. Welcome to Siri Thai Spa's sanctuary of peace and restoration...
Step into the ultimate sanctuary of calm and relaxation at the Spa at Park Hyatt Auckland, and leave feeling like you're...
The Face Place is renowned as New Zealand's first medical spa, specialising in Botox and non-surgical cosmetic treatments.
Cozy up with a novel
The Auckland Central City library has an extensive collection of fiction, non-fiction, magazines and music and free access to...
Renowned for stocking obscure and interesting books, Unity has one of the best book collections in Auckland.
Little Unity is devoted to words for the very young and nostalgia for the very old, from Beatrix Potter through to Tolkien...
Discover a haven for bibliophiles—a meeting place where literature comes alive. Explore over 4000 rare and antiquarian books...
Some rare book stores only offer a small selection of rare books, but Rare Book’s on High Street has two levels worth of rare...
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