Your sweet playground, Yogo Bay serves up premium frozen yoghurt, soft-serve ice creams and pure açai from Brazil with a wide...
To make sure you make the most of your glorious three-day weekend, we've wrapped up the best places in the central city to enjoy some fun with friends and family.
Vector Lights for Waitangi Day
Vector Lights is commemorating Waitangi Day with a dynamic light and sound show on the iconic Auckland Harbour Bridge. The Waitangi-themed show celebrates the many tūpuna who laid a strong foundation for their descendants, creating a legacy and everlasting connection to their whenua, their moana and to each other.
Designed by Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei in collaboration with Mandylights and accompanied by the waiata 'Maunga' by siblings Majic Pāora and Robbie Pāora.
The show will play from Friday 30 January to Sunday 8 February from 9PM until midnight, every 15 minutes.
Good Vantage points include Silo Park, Princes Wharf, Queens Wharf or you can relax with a drink in hand at a rooftop bar like Rooftop Bar at QT, Dr. Rudi's Rooftop Brewing Co. or Saint Alice.
Highlights
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Designed as an urban slice of coastal paradise, Sienna invites locals and
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Step into TAIER for delicious Suancai & Fish (Sauerkraut Fish), and all kinds of classic Szechuan cuisine!
New Zealand’s first-ever hotpot train — where sizzling broths and fresh ingredients glide past your table on a sleek conveyor...
ONGI offers Korean flavors reinterpreted with a modern, sophisticated twist, blending tradition and innovation in every dish.
Family-friendly activities
Step into a fantastical film effects workshop and explore the worlds of horror, sci-fi and fantasy in-the-making.
A fully guided, state-of-the-art, interactive experience celebrating the All Blacks and our national teams in black.
Holey Moley is perfect for a unique, hilarious night out with friends.
Come and visit New Zealand's largest amusement games arcade with four rooms of arcade games
New Zealand's first self-taking photography studio is nestled on Elliot Street for you and your loved ones to capture lasting...
Timezone makes a triumphant return to Queen Street. This vibrant social and entertainment hub marks a highly anticipated...
Escapade is a live escape game that tests your mind and teamwork skills.
Thrillzone is the only place in the world where you can experience both the world’s leading Virtual Reality experiences with...
Jump in one of these cosy karaoke booths and choose from a large selection of songs to belt out with mates!
Catch up on some shopping
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Explore a market
Saturdays, 8AM - 2PM
The weekly Britomart Saturday Market returns every Saturday to Takutai Square.
FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS | 2 - 11PM
Visit the Silo Park Food Market at Jellicoe Road, open Fridays to Sundays! Bring the family, bring your friends and bring...
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