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The ultimate movie adventure Dive into our immersive world at Auckland’s SkyCity and get hands-on with movie magic like never before. This is your all-access pass to a world where creativity knows no limits. Come to our place, where imagination and creativity reign supreme. With our entertaining hosts at the helm, we’ll guide you on an adventure beyond our doors to break into our secret world of practical movie effects. Join us and journey through three jaw-dropping, highly imaginative films created by our visionary Wētā Workshop crew where everything is not as it seems. It's our time to share with you! We’ll reveal the workshop magic kept under wraps and how we bring the impossible to life. Unleashed isn’t just a tour, it’s a hands-on magical carpet ride through the practical effects making process. We believe there's a creator in everyone. Ready to fuel your curiosity and ignite your imagination? Your movie adventure begins now! Jump on board.

Wētā Workshop Unleashed Tour - Auckland

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Brave the glass floors at the Main observatory

Auckland’s 1076-foot (328-meter) Sky Tower is one of the city’s most popular attractions, especially for first-time visitors. Save money and time by pre-booking your general Sky Tower admission ticket, which allows you to visit the observation decks. Get quickly orientated and spot key landmarks such as the Harbour Bridge, Mount Eden, and Waiheke Island. Souvenir photos are available to purchase.

Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket

1 to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

All Blacks Experience: Interactive Guided Cultural Tour

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Skip the Line: Auckland Museum General Admission Ticket

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Odyssey Sensory Maze Entry Auckland Ticket

20 to 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Auckland is known as the City of Sails, but some think it should be called the City of Volcanoes! Gain insight into Auckland's unique volcanic geology and explore its rich Maori history on this half-day tour from Auckland. Explore the summits and craters of Auckland's youngest volcanoes, Mt. Wellington, Mangere Mountain, One Tree Hill, and Mt Eden, with a guide. Along the way, keep watch for native New Zealand wildlife and admire panoramic views over the city. At the end of the tour, we can drop you off anywhere in the city, at the museum or zoo, or Mission Bay beach. Please note, volcanoes visited are inactive.

Private Half-Day Volcano Tour from Auckland

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

Our Gallery Highlights Tour is the perfect introduction to the Museum and its wonderful collections, giving you a window into New Zealand’s past and present. Over the course of an hour, you’ll be guided through our renowned galleries, giving you an understanding of Māori culture and the achievements of Polynesian navigators. Explore the unique natural history and geology of Auckland and Aotearoa New Zealand and look back on the conflicts that have shaped the nation. The tour covers select galleries across all three floors of the Museum, and our guide will be happy to answer questions about collection items or galleries along the way. Let us show you around our place. Note: This tour requires visitors to walk up a flight of stairs, therefore is not suitable for visitors with additional mobility considerations. PLEASE NOTE: Te Marae Ātea Māori Court & Pacific Galleries are temporarily closed until further notice due to essential maintenance work.

Gallery Highlights Tour and General Admission

1 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Located within Auckland’s SkyCity Precinct, the Entertainment Capital of New Zealand. Unleashed is the city’s newest location-based experience. Unleashed launched in 2020 and has already won two international tourism awards. Experience our 90 minute movie-making tour with a Mandarin Speaking Guide. You explore interactive and immersive make-believe film sets, focusing on the worlds of horror, fantasy and sci-fi. It's your chance to get up-close and hands-on with enchanting environments, resident creatures, hyper-realistic giants, a galactic robot, and much more.

Wētā Workshop Unleashed Tour - Mandarin Speaking Guide

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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Pink Snails from the Kraken Art Group

Art and garden enthusiasts won’t want to miss visiting the beautiful Sculptureum sculpture garden and art gallery in rural Matakana. Secure your tickets in advance to avoid disappointment as this is a popular attraction. Conveniently located north of Auckland, you can easily visit for a day or half-day from the big city. After admiring the art, relax with a coffee, meal, or local wine at the restaurant.

Explore gardens & galleries filled with incredible art, Matakana

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

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