We were in Auckland for a few days before starting out on another biking/hiking/kayaking trip with Backroads, a US-based adventure company. This museum caught our attention and, after paying under $60 US for the both of us found ourselves in an amazing museum with a one hour sailing excursion in the harbor. Now, as it turns out, there was no WIND for the sailing..but the boat had an engine and about 40 other people and I enjoyed a nice tour of the Auckland Harbor, big bridge, etc. The museum itself is amazing….it takes you from a LONG way back in local history all the way up to the America’s Cup races. For the money spent this was an excellent day adventure and…if you walk slow…you will enjoy, learn and absorb more information than you ever thought possible. it’s an easy walk from any of the piers as well as downtown. There are also a number of local bars/restaurants that you can enjoy; the museum ticket allows you to come and go as you please all day long. This is a “must do” if you are in Auckland.














