Made from hundreds of shimmering crystals, Reuben Paterson’s Guide Kaiārahi is a ten-metre-high waka rising vertically from...
Planning a fun day out doesn't always have to involve reaching into your wallet. There is always a huge range of free things to do in Auckland! From art galleries to museums, markets, events, city tours and more - you're spoilt for choice when it comes to free activities in Auckland city centre.
Free events & exhibitions
NZ Fashion weekend
27 Aug 2021
Taking place in the NZ Fashion Week Marquee at Aotea Square, come and enjoy a Māori and Pacific market with a focus on...
28 Aug 2021 - 28 Aug 2021
Join Fashion Revolution, Sustainable Future Collective, Preloved Project and Juna for a day celebrating sustainable style.
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27 Aug 2021 - 29 Aug 2021
Support local designers and artists at this market during Fashion Weekend at Ellen Melville Centre.
28 Aug 2021 - 29 Aug 2021
Don't miss live music from talented local artists who will performing along High Street during Fashion Weekend in the heart...
Free and active
There's no reason not to enjoy the free and fun walking tours right in the heart of the city.
Every day (except Christmas Day) 11.30am and 1.30pm daily
The friendly and knowledgeable team at Auckland Art Gallery is here to introduce you to the art, artists, stories and...
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If you're looking for a place to entertain the kids one afternoon, full of fun, inspiring (and many free!) activities, look...
Weekend stroll in the city
Silo Park in Wynyard Quarter has a great playground to take the kids, or just wander the waterfront and enjoy being near the...
The Victoria Park Precinct is home to to the iconic Victoria Park Market, the historic Victoria Park, and some exciting...
A new public space connecting Queen Street to the waterfront by the end of 2020
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With new laneways and dining streets, striking works of art and more parks and green spaces to relax, these beautiful newly...
Takutai Square hosts many public and private events including music gigs, open air cinema screenings, family activities and...
Must visit
With clean minimal lines, concrete floors and expansive white walls, Lightworx Galleries, by the Artbay Gallery Group, is a...
The Auckland Central City library has an extensive collection of fiction, non-fiction, magazines and music and free access to...
History, heritage and culture are brought to life at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, home to a series of permanent...
This artwork by Chaz Doherty was one of the first to be installed in Britomart.
Gow Langsford Gallery is one of New Zealand's most influential dealer galleries, having mounted some 300 exhibitions over the...
