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Things to do in AucklandTāmaki Makaurau
What's on tonight and this weekend, then every evening option by kind: bars, shows, cinema, spas, sport, classes, markets, family and rainy-day picks, with times, prices and whether to book.
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- 2026-09
Tonight
What is on now and later today in Auckland, from picks with set times. Your device clock is converted to Auckland time.
Checking the time in Auckland…
Plan tonight
Dinner, then a show or activity, then a bar or night market, built from picks with times. Walk and ride minutes are straight-line estimates.
Working out tonight from the Auckland clock…
This weekend
Weekend-only markets, walking streets and shows for the coming Saturday and Sunday in Auckland, plus festivals that usually fall this month.
Working out the dates…
Nightlife & bars
Bar streets, rooftops, pubs and late spots, with closing times and the usual traps.
No fixed citywide curfew; most bars close by 01:00–03:00 depending on licence, earlier on weeknights.
Viaduct Harbour and Wynyard Quarter bars
AfternoonEveningLateWalk inWaterfront bars and restaurants among the superyachts, busy with after-work drinks and weekend crowds; Wynyard next door is quieter with craft beer.
- When
- Daily from lunch until about midnight; later on weekends (check)
- Price
- NZ$12–22 per drink (≈ US$8–13)
- Booking
- Book a waterfront table on sunny weekends.
- Where
- Viaduct Harbour and Wynyard Quarter
- Getting there
- A 10-minute walk west of Britomart station.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Britomart and Commercial Bay bars
AfternoonEveningLateWalk inIndoorRestored warehouses and laneways by the train station with cocktail bars, wine bars and rooftop terraces, popular with the downtown office crowd.
- When
- Daily from late afternoon until midnight or later (check)
- Price
- NZ$14–24 per drink (≈ US$9–15)
- Where
- Britomart
- Getting there
- Right by Britomart station and the ferry terminal.
- Dress and etiquette
- Smart casual at the cocktail bars.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Ponsonby Road bars and restaurants
EveningLateWalk inIndoorA long strip of wine bars, cocktail bars and restaurants in an old villa neighborhood; the main place Aucklanders go for dinner and drinks.
- When
- Evenings until about midnight; later on Fridays and Saturdays (check)
- Price
- NZ$12–22 per drink (≈ US$8–13)
- Booking
- Book dinner at popular spots on weekends.
- Where
- Ponsonby
- Getting there
- Buses along Ponsonby Road, or 10 minutes by taxi or ride-hailing from the CBD.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Viaduct Harbour bars
EveningLateWaterfront bars and restaurants. Popular with a slightly older, dressier crowd.
- When
- Until Late on weekends
K Road bars
EveningLateLive music, alternative bars. Grittier and cheaper than Ponsonby or the Viaduct.
- When
- Until Late
Flat white / long black
New Zealand's everyday café coffee order · Any café, all day
- When
- Until Café closing
Craft beer
New Zealand and local Auckland brews · Bars citywide, especially K Road and Ponsonby
Karangahape Road (K Road) live music and bars
Live music & showsWalk inIndoorThe city's alternative strip, with small venues like Whammy Bar and Neck of the Woods for local bands and DJs, plus late bars and queer-friendly clubs.
- When
- Gig nights mainly Thursday to Saturday, doors about 20:00 (check the listings)Gig nights mainly Thursday to Saturday, doors about 8:00 PM (check the listings)
- Price
- NZ$10–40 per ticket (some nights free entry) (≈ US$6–25)
- Booking
- Touring acts sell tickets in advance.
- Where
- Karangahape Road
- Getting there
- A 15-minute walk up Queen Street from the waterfront, or buses along K Road.
Busy and generally friendly, but watch your drink on packed nights and take a licensed taxi or ride-hailing home.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Live music & shows
Concerts, jazz, circus and theater that work without the local language.
Karangahape Road (K Road) live music and bars
Walk inIndoorThe city's alternative strip, with small venues like Whammy Bar and Neck of the Woods for local bands and DJs, plus late bars and queer-friendly clubs.
- When
- Gig nights mainly Thursday to Saturday, doors about 20:00 (check the listings)Gig nights mainly Thursday to Saturday, doors about 8:00 PM (check the listings)
- Price
- NZ$10–40 per ticket (some nights free entry) (≈ US$6–25)
- Booking
- Touring acts sell tickets in advance.
- Where
- Karangahape Road
- Getting there
- A 15-minute walk up Queen Street from the waterfront, or buses along K Road.
Busy and generally friendly, but watch your drink on packed nights and take a licensed taxi or ride-hailing home.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
The Civic and Aotea Centre shows
EveningBook a week or more aheadIndoorKids: 5–12, TeensThe 1929 Civic, with its starry ceiling, and the Aotea Centre next door host touring musicals, the Auckland Philharmonia, comedy and ballet.
- When
- Evening performances, often 19:30, on program dates (check)Evening performances, often 7:30 PM, on program dates (check)
- Price
- NZ$40–200 per seat (≈ US$25–120)
- Where
- CBD, Aotea Square
- Getting there
- Queen Street near Aotea Square; a 15-minute walk from the waterfront.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Traditional performances
Folk theater, music and ritual shows: usually short, seated and easy to book.
Māori cultural performance at Auckland MuseumTāmaki Paenga Hira
MorningAfternoonLateBook same dayIndoorKids: Under 5, 5–12, TeensA half-hour performance of Māori song, poi dance and haka by a resident group, inside the museum that holds one of the largest Māori and Pacific collections.
- When
- Daily, a few shows between late morning and early afternoon (check the day's times)
- Price
- NZ$20–60 per person (overseas visitors pay museum entry; the show is an add-on) (≈ US$12–40)
- Booking
- Buy with your museum ticket on arrival or online.
- Where
- Auckland Domain, Parnell
- Getting there
- 20–25 minutes' walk from the CBD through the Domain, or bus to Parnell or Grafton station.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Cinema
Where films run in English (or with English subtitles) and what a ticket costs.
Cinemas (Event Queen Street, Academy, Rialto)
MorningAfternoonEveningLateBook same dayIndoorKids: 5–12, TeensNew releases in English at the Queen Street multiplex, with arthouse and festival films at the smaller independent cinemas.
- When
- Daily, first show about 10:00, last about 21:30Daily, first show about 10:00 AM, last about 9:30 PM
- Price
- NZ$15–30 per ticket (cheaper on Tuesdays at many cinemas) (≈ US$9–18)
- Where
- CBD and inner suburbs
- Getting there
- Event Queen Street is a short walk from Aotea Square.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Sport & fitness
Matches to watch, runs, rides and lessons.
Rugby at Eden Park
EveningBook a week or more aheadKids: 5–12, TeensNew Zealand's national stadium, where the Blues play Super Rugby from February to June and the All Blacks play test matches; cricket runs in summer.
- When
- Match days in season, mostly evening kick-offs (check fixtures)
- Price
- NZ$30–250 per ticket (All Blacks tests cost the most) (≈ US$18–150)
- Booking
- All Blacks tests sell out early; Blues games usually have seats close to the day.
- Where
- Kingsland and Mount Eden
- Getting there
- Train to Kingsland station, then a 5-minute walk; match tickets often include public transport.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Harbor sail on a racing yacht
EveningBook a day or two aheadKids: 5–12, TeensTwo hours on the Waitematā Harbour aboard a former racing yacht; you can take a turn at the wheel or grind a winch.
- When
- Daily sailings in good weather, afternoons and some sunset trips (check)
- Price
- NZ$150–250 per person (≈ US$90–150)
- Booking
- Sailings are canceled in strong wind; ask about the rebooking policy.
- Where
- Viaduct Harbour
- Getting there
- A 10-minute walk from Britomart to the Viaduct marina.
- Dress and etiquette
- A warm layer and a windproof jacket even in summer.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Sunset and night kayak to Rangitoto
AfternoonEveningBook a week or more aheadKids: TeensA guided sea-kayak paddle across to the volcanic island, a short hike to the summit for sunset, and a paddle back in the dark.
- When
- Evening trips, starting mid-afternoon to early evening depending on sunset (check)
- Price
- NZ$150–250 per person (≈ US$90–150)
- Booking
- Trips run in calm weather; no kayak experience needed but you should be fit.
- Where
- Okahu Bay, Mission Bay road
- Getting there
- The launch is on Tāmaki Drive, about 10 minutes by car from the CBD.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Classes & workshops
Cooking, crafts and guided tastings: a morning or evening you learn something in.
Auckland Seafood School cooking class
Book a week or more aheadIndoorKids: TeensEvening and weekend classes above the fish market on filleting, shucking and cooking New Zealand seafood, ending with the dishes you cooked.
- When
- Selected evenings and weekends (check the class calendar)
- Price
- NZ$120–200 per person (≈ US$75–120)
- Where
- Wynyard Quarter
- Getting there
- A 15-minute walk west of Britomart through the Viaduct.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Markets at night
Night markets, walking streets and evening strolls.
Auckland Night Markets
No bookingKids: 5–12, TeensStreet-food stalls from across Asia and the Pacific, plus bric-a-brac, set up in suburban mall car parks on set evenings each week.
- When
- Several evenings a week at rotating locations, about 17:00–23:00 (check the market's schedule)Several evenings a week at rotating locations, about 5:00 PM–11:00 PM (check the market's schedule)
- Price
- Free
- Where
- Suburbs (such as Pakuranga and Glenfield)
- Getting there
- Most locations need a car or ride-hailing, 20–30 minutes from the CBD.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Family fun
What works with kids, by age band.
- Kelly Tarlton's SEA LIFE Aquarium (a short drive from the CBD) and the Auckland Zoo are the standard rainy-day and family favourites.
- The Auckland War Memorial Museum's natural history and volcano galleries are interactive and work well for kids.
- Devonport's North Head tunnels are a hit with children who enjoy a torch-lit explore.
- Ferries are generally an easy, enjoyable ride for kids, though check swell conditions on a windy day.
- Most restaurants and cafés are relaxed about children; high chairs are common, though not universal — ask ahead for a special occasion booking.
Sky Tower observation decks
MorningAfternoonEveningWalk inIndoorKids: Under 5, 5–12, TeensGlass-floored viewing decks about 190 m up with views to the harbor, volcanic cones and islands; SkyWalk and SkyJump add a harnessed thrill.Glass-floored viewing decks about 620 ft up with views to the harbor, volcanic cones and islands; SkyWalk and SkyJump add a harnessed thrill.
- When
- Daily, about 09:00–22:00; later on Friday and Saturday (check)Daily, about 9:00 AM–10:00 PM; later on Friday and Saturday (check)
- Price
- NZ$20–60 per ticket (SkyWalk and SkyJump cost much more) (≈ US$12–40)
- Booking
- Sunset slots are busiest; online tickets are cheaper.
- Where
- CBD, Victoria and Federal streets
- Getting there
- A 10-minute walk up from Britomart; the entrance is inside SkyCity.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Auckland Zoo
MorningAfternoonWalk inKids: Under 5, 5–12, TeensKiwi in a night house, a big South East Asia jungle track and native birds, in a leafy park at Western Springs.
- When
- Daily, about 09:30–17:00 (check)Daily, about 9:30 AM–5:00 PM (check)
- Price
- NZ$20–40 per ticket (child and adult rates) (≈ US$12–25)
- Booking
- Online tickets are cheaper.
- Where
- Western Springs
- Getting there
- 15 minutes by car or bus from the CBD; MOTAT transport museum is next door.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Kelly Tarlton's SEA LIFE Aquarium
MorningAfternoonWalk inIndoorKids: Under 5, 5–12An underwater tunnel with sharks and rays and an Antarctic section with a king and gentoo penguin colony, built into old sewage tanks on the waterfront.
- When
- Daily, about 09:30–17:00 (check)Daily, about 9:30 AM–5:00 PM (check)
- Price
- NZ$30–50 per ticket (online prices are lower) (≈ US$18–30)
- Where
- Tāmaki Drive, Orākei
- Getting there
- A free shuttle runs from downtown on some days, or 10 minutes by car along Tāmaki Drive (check).
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Ferry to Devonport and Mount Victoria
MorningAfternoonEveningLateNo bookingKids: Under 5, 5–12, TeensA 12-minute ferry across the harbor to a Victorian seaside village, then a short climb up Mount Victoria for the city skyline at dusk.
- When
- Ferries run from early morning to late evening (check the last sailing)
- Price
- NZ$5–10 per ride (tap a credit card or AT HOP card) (≈ US$3–6)
- Where
- Devonport
- Getting there
- Ferries leave from the Downtown Ferry Terminal next to Britomart.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Sunset on Mount Eden (Maungawhau)
EveningNo bookingKids: 5–12, TeensThe highest volcanic cone in the city, with a deep crater and a 360-degree view; the summit is walk-only and the crater itself is off-limits as a sacred site.
- When
- Open daily; walk up for sunset (check)
- Price
- Free
- Where
- Mount Eden
- Getting there
- Bus along Mount Eden Road, then a 15–20 minute walk up; cars are not allowed at the summit.
- Dress and etiquette
- Walking shoes and a jacket; it is windy at the top.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Māori cultural performance at Auckland MuseumTāmaki Paenga Hira
Traditional performancesMorningAfternoonLateBook same dayIndoorKids: Under 5, 5–12, TeensA half-hour performance of Māori song, poi dance and haka by a resident group, inside the museum that holds one of the largest Māori and Pacific collections.
- When
- Daily, a few shows between late morning and early afternoon (check the day's times)
- Price
- NZ$20–60 per person (overseas visitors pay museum entry; the show is an add-on) (≈ US$12–40)
- Booking
- Buy with your museum ticket on arrival or online.
- Where
- Auckland Domain, Parnell
- Getting there
- 20–25 minutes' walk from the CBD through the Domain, or bus to Parnell or Grafton station.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
The Civic and Aotea Centre shows
Live music & showsEveningBook a week or more aheadIndoorKids: 5–12, TeensThe 1929 Civic, with its starry ceiling, and the Aotea Centre next door host touring musicals, the Auckland Philharmonia, comedy and ballet.
- When
- Evening performances, often 19:30, on program dates (check)Evening performances, often 7:30 PM, on program dates (check)
- Price
- NZ$40–200 per seat (≈ US$25–120)
- Where
- CBD, Aotea Square
- Getting there
- Queen Street near Aotea Square; a 15-minute walk from the waterfront.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Cinemas (Event Queen Street, Academy, Rialto)
CinemaMorningAfternoonEveningLateBook same dayIndoorKids: 5–12, TeensNew releases in English at the Queen Street multiplex, with arthouse and festival films at the smaller independent cinemas.
- When
- Daily, first show about 10:00, last about 21:30Daily, first show about 10:00 AM, last about 9:30 PM
- Price
- NZ$15–30 per ticket (cheaper on Tuesdays at many cinemas) (≈ US$9–18)
- Where
- CBD and inner suburbs
- Getting there
- Event Queen Street is a short walk from Aotea Square.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Rugby at Eden Park
Sport & fitnessEveningBook a week or more aheadKids: 5–12, TeensNew Zealand's national stadium, where the Blues play Super Rugby from February to June and the All Blacks play test matches; cricket runs in summer.
- When
- Match days in season, mostly evening kick-offs (check fixtures)
- Price
- NZ$30–250 per ticket (All Blacks tests cost the most) (≈ US$18–150)
- Booking
- All Blacks tests sell out early; Blues games usually have seats close to the day.
- Where
- Kingsland and Mount Eden
- Getting there
- Train to Kingsland station, then a 5-minute walk; match tickets often include public transport.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Harbor sail on a racing yacht
Sport & fitnessEveningBook a day or two aheadKids: 5–12, TeensTwo hours on the Waitematā Harbour aboard a former racing yacht; you can take a turn at the wheel or grind a winch.
- When
- Daily sailings in good weather, afternoons and some sunset trips (check)
- Price
- NZ$150–250 per person (≈ US$90–150)
- Booking
- Sailings are canceled in strong wind; ask about the rebooking policy.
- Where
- Viaduct Harbour
- Getting there
- A 10-minute walk from Britomart to the Viaduct marina.
- Dress and etiquette
- A warm layer and a windproof jacket even in summer.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Sunset and night kayak to Rangitoto
Sport & fitnessAfternoonEveningBook a week or more aheadKids: TeensA guided sea-kayak paddle across to the volcanic island, a short hike to the summit for sunset, and a paddle back in the dark.
- When
- Evening trips, starting mid-afternoon to early evening depending on sunset (check)
- Price
- NZ$150–250 per person (≈ US$90–150)
- Booking
- Trips run in calm weather; no kayak experience needed but you should be fit.
- Where
- Okahu Bay, Mission Bay road
- Getting there
- The launch is on Tāmaki Drive, about 10 minutes by car from the CBD.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Auckland Night Markets
Markets at nightNo bookingKids: 5–12, TeensStreet-food stalls from across Asia and the Pacific, plus bric-a-brac, set up in suburban mall car parks on set evenings each week.
- When
- Several evenings a week at rotating locations, about 17:00–23:00 (check the market's schedule)Several evenings a week at rotating locations, about 5:00 PM–11:00 PM (check the market's schedule)
- Price
- Free
- Where
- Suburbs (such as Pakuranga and Glenfield)
- Getting there
- Most locations need a car or ride-hailing, 20–30 minutes from the CBD.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Auckland Seafood School cooking class
Classes & workshopsBook a week or more aheadIndoorKids: TeensEvening and weekend classes above the fish market on filleting, shucking and cooking New Zealand seafood, ending with the dishes you cooked.
- When
- Selected evenings and weekends (check the class calendar)
- Price
- NZ$120–200 per person (≈ US$75–120)
- Where
- Wynyard Quarter
- Getting there
- A 15-minute walk west of Britomart through the Viaduct.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
Rainy dayMorningAfternoonNo bookingIndoorKids: 5–12, TeensNew Zealand's largest art collection, from Māori portraits by Goldie and Lindauer to contemporary work, in a building with a timber canopy ceiling.
- When
- Daily, about 10:00–17:00 (check)Daily, about 10:00 AM–5:00 PM (check)
- Price
- NZ$0–30 per person (free for the collection for locals; overseas visitors and some exhibitions pay (check)) (≈ US$0–18)
- Where
- CBD, Albert Park
- Getting there
- A 10-minute walk up from Britomart, at the corner of Kitchener and Wellesley streets.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Rainy day
Indoor picks for a wet afternoon.
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
MorningAfternoonNo bookingIndoorKids: 5–12, TeensNew Zealand's largest art collection, from Māori portraits by Goldie and Lindauer to contemporary work, in a building with a timber canopy ceiling.
- When
- Daily, about 10:00–17:00 (check)Daily, about 10:00 AM–5:00 PM (check)
- Price
- NZ$0–30 per person (free for the collection for locals; overseas visitors and some exhibitions pay (check)) (≈ US$0–18)
- Where
- CBD, Albert Park
- Getting there
- A 10-minute walk up from Britomart, at the corner of Kitchener and Wellesley streets.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Commercial Bay or Westfield Sylvia Park
AfternoonIndoorIndoor shopping for a washed-out afternoon.
Māori cultural performance at Auckland MuseumTāmaki Paenga Hira
Traditional performancesMorningAfternoonLateBook same dayIndoorKids: Under 5, 5–12, TeensA half-hour performance of Māori song, poi dance and haka by a resident group, inside the museum that holds one of the largest Māori and Pacific collections.
- When
- Daily, a few shows between late morning and early afternoon (check the day's times)
- Price
- NZ$20–60 per person (overseas visitors pay museum entry; the show is an add-on) (≈ US$12–40)
- Booking
- Buy with your museum ticket on arrival or online.
- Where
- Auckland Domain, Parnell
- Getting there
- 20–25 minutes' walk from the CBD through the Domain, or bus to Parnell or Grafton station.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Sky Tower observation decks
Family funMorningAfternoonEveningWalk inIndoorKids: Under 5, 5–12, TeensGlass-floored viewing decks about 190 m up with views to the harbor, volcanic cones and islands; SkyWalk and SkyJump add a harnessed thrill.Glass-floored viewing decks about 620 ft up with views to the harbor, volcanic cones and islands; SkyWalk and SkyJump add a harnessed thrill.
- When
- Daily, about 09:00–22:00; later on Friday and Saturday (check)Daily, about 9:00 AM–10:00 PM; later on Friday and Saturday (check)
- Price
- NZ$20–60 per ticket (SkyWalk and SkyJump cost much more) (≈ US$12–40)
- Booking
- Sunset slots are busiest; online tickets are cheaper.
- Where
- CBD, Victoria and Federal streets
- Getting there
- A 10-minute walk up from Britomart; the entrance is inside SkyCity.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Karangahape Road (K Road) live music and bars
Live music & showsWalk inIndoorThe city's alternative strip, with small venues like Whammy Bar and Neck of the Woods for local bands and DJs, plus late bars and queer-friendly clubs.
- When
- Gig nights mainly Thursday to Saturday, doors about 20:00 (check the listings)Gig nights mainly Thursday to Saturday, doors about 8:00 PM (check the listings)
- Price
- NZ$10–40 per ticket (some nights free entry) (≈ US$6–25)
- Booking
- Touring acts sell tickets in advance.
- Where
- Karangahape Road
- Getting there
- A 15-minute walk up Queen Street from the waterfront, or buses along K Road.
Busy and generally friendly, but watch your drink on packed nights and take a licensed taxi or ride-hailing home.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
The Civic and Aotea Centre shows
Live music & showsEveningBook a week or more aheadIndoorKids: 5–12, TeensThe 1929 Civic, with its starry ceiling, and the Aotea Centre next door host touring musicals, the Auckland Philharmonia, comedy and ballet.
- When
- Evening performances, often 19:30, on program dates (check)Evening performances, often 7:30 PM, on program dates (check)
- Price
- NZ$40–200 per seat (≈ US$25–120)
- Where
- CBD, Aotea Square
- Getting there
- Queen Street near Aotea Square; a 15-minute walk from the waterfront.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Cinemas (Event Queen Street, Academy, Rialto)
CinemaMorningAfternoonEveningLateBook same dayIndoorKids: 5–12, TeensNew releases in English at the Queen Street multiplex, with arthouse and festival films at the smaller independent cinemas.
- When
- Daily, first show about 10:00, last about 21:30Daily, first show about 10:00 AM, last about 9:30 PM
- Price
- NZ$15–30 per ticket (cheaper on Tuesdays at many cinemas) (≈ US$9–18)
- Where
- CBD and inner suburbs
- Getting there
- Event Queen Street is a short walk from Aotea Square.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Kelly Tarlton's SEA LIFE Aquarium
Family funMorningAfternoonWalk inIndoorKids: Under 5, 5–12An underwater tunnel with sharks and rays and an Antarctic section with a king and gentoo penguin colony, built into old sewage tanks on the waterfront.
- When
- Daily, about 09:30–17:00 (check)Daily, about 9:30 AM–5:00 PM (check)
- Price
- NZ$30–50 per ticket (online prices are lower) (≈ US$18–30)
- Where
- Tāmaki Drive, Orākei
- Getting there
- A free shuttle runs from downtown on some days, or 10 minutes by car along Tāmaki Drive (check).
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Auckland Seafood School cooking class
Classes & workshopsBook a week or more aheadIndoorKids: TeensEvening and weekend classes above the fish market on filleting, shucking and cooking New Zealand seafood, ending with the dishes you cooked.
- When
- Selected evenings and weekends (check the class calendar)
- Price
- NZ$120–200 per person (≈ US$75–120)
- Where
- Wynyard Quarter
- Getting there
- A 15-minute walk west of Britomart through the Viaduct.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
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