Exciting Things to Do in Auckland

THE 10 BEST Auckland Extreme & Thrilling Activities

Exciting Things to Do in Auckland for Thrill Seekers

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  • happykoabug
    Honolulu, HI169 contributions
    Catch the Airport Express Bus on the ground level of the Sky Tower for only $17. You can purchase your ticket online or pay the driver with a credit card.
    Written July 7, 2023
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  • Shriju
    Sydney, Australia31 contributions
    Beach with fabulous views. Walking on the black sand and sitting on the rocks was amazing. The climb the lion walk was closed however we say from a cliff the beautiful sunset
    Written August 7, 2023
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  • Crazyfornewzealand
    Palmerston North, New Zealand108 contributions
    Plenty to do here for young and old, can be pricey for entry but most rides inside free after entry cost paid. Food is typical of a fun park, unhealthy mostly and not cheap. Some cosmetic work done since our last visit.
    Written July 5, 2023
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  • 422iana
    Dunedin, New Zealand3,102 contributions
    Visited and camped near the beach many years ago. It is a beautiful part of the world. Took my girls snorkling for a couple of hours. Lots of fish, plankton, and a stingray. There is a tidal rip that could get poor swimmers in trouble, but with basic swimming skills you should be OK. Very clear water and a few car parks now.
    Written December 30, 2022
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  • Margaret G
    Auckland Central, New Zealand65 contributions
    A great place to visit, guided cave tour. Cave tour has to be booked. Need good walking shoes, clothing will get wet so a change of clothing a good idea.Need to be able to walk and squeeze thru rock areas. Great cafe after exploring , for pizza, scones , sweet treats . Very friendly and great for all ages.

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    Written January 9, 2023
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  • trophywest
    Redding, CA776 contributions
    We heard the history of the bridge on our tour of Auckland. Originally, it was 4 lanes narrowere then another 4 were added to make it more usefull as it is today.
    Written February 15, 2023
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  • Eden P
    11 contributions
    We went on Friday 13th and the atmosphere through the night was impeccable. The characters were scary and their outfits were stellar. Would highly recommend!!

    We had a slight mishap where one of the forest actresses was physically pushing us back after making us loop around multiple times. I understand they were trying to slow people down since the haunted house line was backed up. However it was hard to tell that she was genuinely trying to stall us when she was letting people behind us go through with no stalling. Perhaps there could be a way for the actors to give people a signal that helps communicate this better?

    Don’t let that deter you though - it was a busy night and it takes a lot to do what these scarers do! The rest of the actors were EXCELLENT. The noises and props were exceptional in the haunted house. And the free photo with your entry is a nice way to capture the memory.
    Written May 13, 2022
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  • xangodango
    Cambridge, New Zealand36 contributions
    not quite at the level of international trail centres (or rotorua) but not far off. trailhead and trail centre are in 2 different places which is weird but its still great and the trails are awesome.
    Written November 5, 2022
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  • Thelma
    1 contribution
    We had such a great time. Had some trouble getting started, but when we did, we nailed it, and had a great time. Thank you to the friendly staff that got us started with some drinks. They explained everything thoroughly and answered any questions we had. Highly recommended.
    Written May 21, 2023
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  • Gigilace101
    Las Vegas, NV18 contributions
    This was alot of fun for all ages. The guys who work here were amazing, so kind to the kids, so helpful, gentle and encouraging. Such great examples to the kids watching them. I really appreciated that. Would love to come back again one day.
    Written April 27, 2022
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  • SA0000001
    Turangi, New Zealand11 contributions
    A fantastic 2 or 3-day tramp (hike) for the reasonably fit. We've just done this, mid-Winter, as a fairly out-of-shape 54-yr-old with an 11-yr-old novice (though very fit!) tramper, and had an amazing time. We did it "in reverse", which seems to be what most people do: start at Whangaparapara Rd, along Tramline Track and Forest Road to Kaiaraara Hut (day 1); then up 627m Hirakimata (Mt Hobson) and down to Mt Heale Hut (day 2); then out via Kaitoke hot pools (day 3).

    Some key points that you won't find on the Department of Conservation website (if I'm allowed to mention their name by TripAdvisor), which the experienced won't need, but those unfamiliar with NZ tramping/this track might:
    1. You probably don't need a map, because it's all so well signposted, but I would *always* take one, not least so you can see where you are and also what you're looking at: you can buy them in NZ -- it's hard to find out where, but unfortunately TripAdvisor won't let me share that info. (the map you want is in the series "Topo50", called "Claris"). (You can't rely on having signal to look at online maps, of course.) Also make sure to take water purification tablets with you: you're better to boil the water, but if you can't, these are sadly necessary -- Giardia is everywhere, it seems. And hand sanitiser is a good idea, both for the huts and as you'll be using the handrails on the stairs up and down Hirakimata. (Other commonsense things, like an emergency reflective blanket, toilet paper, etc. are listed on the DOC web pages.)
    2. Parts of the track are incredibly well maintained (almost at "walk in the park" level), especially Kaiaraara Hut to Hirakimata (Mt Hobson) and Kaitoke Hot Springs to the road. For these parts, you could do the walk in cross trainers at any time of the year, even in the wet. Bear in mind, however, that there are *a lot* of stairs (especially up and down Hirakimata -- from the Upper Dam on the Kaiaraara Stream to the saddle between Hirakimata & Mt Heale), so it requires a good deal of stamina -- not for the unfit. The steepest stairs do mostly have handrails, which will save your knees quite a bit! The rest of the track is a little more weather-dependent: there are quite a few slippery bits coming down the Peach Tree Track from Mt Heale Hut, and one (small) stream crossing. This part of the track is also more exposed: I wouldn't choose to do it in heavy rain/strong wind if I could avoid it. Trainers are still okay in dry weather; otherwise, hiking shoes will be more likely to save your dignity. The same goes for some bits of the Tramline Track and Forest Road -- a metalled (stony) road with exposed clay in parts. Overall though, this felt like a "Great Walks" track in terms of the level of maintenance/ease of the paths and the excellent signposting. The one thing I really would take is a walking pole or two!
    3. The time estimates on the DOC pages either don't take account of breaks or are drawn up for fit 20-50-year olds. We added an hour or so to each leg of the journey with detours and breaks for snacks, lunch, etc. In Winter in particular, I would advise allowing at least an extra hour in your calculations -- and bear in mind that it gets dark in the forest far earlier than it does in the open.
    4. Both huts (which you need to book in advance, esp. in Summer) are well equipped with pots and pans, and both have gas burners -- you don't need to bring a portable stove or pots. You *will* need a torch/torches, as electric light is very limited -- head torch is best. Each hut has two sleeping cabins off the main kitchen/dining room, with an upper and lower platform and 5-7 vinyl-covered mattresses on each. As ever, if you want choice of "beds", arrive early. (We didn't need to worry, as mid-Winter during the week there was very low demand.)
    4. I see other people complain about the Forest Road as not a "proper" hike. We liked it because of all the bits off to the side to look at: the Aotea Falls (with a nice pool for a quick dip); Maungapiko, with its views of the Hogs Back; the magnificent stand of large-ish kauris (see photo); and the clear view in the distance of the route down from Hirakimata to Mt Heale Hut (we could even see the hut).
    5. For anyone taking kids: you might want to forewarn them that the toilets are all long drops... On the plus side (and again, very unusual for NZ tramping tracks), there are toilets (with toilet paper!) at various points not connected to huts: e.g. near the hot springs, and at the intersection of Kaiaraara Track and Coopers Castle Track.
    6. If you don't want to do overnight stays, can move fairly fast, and can manage more than 4-5 hours comfortably, there are various alternative routes that take you from road to road, and still over Hirakimata -- check the Topo map that is freely available online for routes: https://www.topomap.co.nz/NZTopoMap?v=2&ll=-36.212889,175.401964&z=14
    Written June 30, 2022
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  • JDSH
    5 contributions
    We did two rooms over the course ofnteo days, ranging from moderately difficult to very difficult. Enjoyed them both very much. They were the ideal activities on a couple of dreary days. Very fun!
    Written June 20, 2023
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  • Phoebe
    Auckland Central, New Zealand10 contributions
    Went on a Friday afternoon and were helped by Ben who went above and beyond (literally) and even climbed so he could get some photos of me and my friend. He was an absolute super star from the get go with an awesome attitude. When he offered to go the extra mile for our photos we were so impressed. Looking forward to going back!
    Written September 7, 2019
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  • shanegV1996YY
    Auckland, New Zealand1 contribution
    Enjoyed the setup and helpful training, a great experience overall. Will definitely do it again. My sister couldn't stop talking about the Google earth in VR, it was awesome.
    Written August 14, 2021
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  • Robs014
    Wellington, NZ199 contributions
    A clue was in the box for our bags and coats so unfortunately we couldn’t complete the quest as it was covered by our gear. The item was meant to be on some other prop
    Written October 29, 2022
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