Auckland waterfront and harbour on a sunny day

Free Day in Auckland

Auckland, New Zealand

Walking

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Duration6 hrs

EffortEasy

BudgetBudget

PriceFree

StyleSelf-Guided

About This Activity

Enjoy a free day to discover Auckland's many faces. Catch a ferry to Devonport for its heritage village character and views back to the skyline. Browse the Otara Flea Market on Saturday mornings for Pacific Island street food and crafts. Walk the coastal paths around the Manukau Harbour. Visit the weekend markets at La Cigale in Parnell. Or simply wander through the Auckland Domain's gardens. The city's volcanic cones — One Tree Hill, Mount Eden, Mount Victoria — are all free to climb with sweeping panoramas.

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