Crystal Mountain
Crystal park is an amazing place for the whole family. Based in the countryside, Crystal Mountain allows people to come and "pan" for their own crystals, or buy an already panned pack. Also you could purchase one of their many souvenirs from their gift shop. This shop is filled with items made with crystals such as jewel tress, necklances, key rings, lights or just simple the crystals on their own. As well as having an under ground cavern filled with large and rare crystals excavated from the depths of the Earth, Crystal Mountain also has an animal walkaround, where you can feed the animals (horses, sheep, deer, sheep, large birds, and pigs etc) or if you don't feel like walking then just hop onto the train that runs around the course.
Address
80 Candia Road
Swanson
Waitakere
West Auckland
Gallery, Museum & Cafe Opening hours
Tuesday – Sunday: 9am – 5pm
Theme Park Opening hours
Tuesday - Friday 10am - 2pm
Saturday - Sunday 10am - 4pm
CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN ENTRY PRICES Per Person ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE – ALL DAY RIDES
Park, Gonzales, Train, Bungy, Pony, Museum
Available weekends & School holidays $35.00 ANIMAL PARK VISITOR PASS
Includes 1 bag of animal food, Train, Museum $15.00 Children 2yrs and under FREE
Auckland Botanical Gardens
The Auckland Botanical Gardens is a beautiful place where you can see New Zealand's natural plant life . It is run by the DOC and is free for all. There is a cafe, a function centern, a library and there are also guides you can hire to tour you around the gardens.
Open daily
Daylight Saving Hours (mid-October to mid-March): 8am to 8pm
Non Daylight Saving Hours (mid-March to mid-October): 8am to 6pm
From Auckland If travelling south on the Southern Motorway (SH1), exit the motorway at the Manurewa/Hill Road exit (the exit after the Manukau City exit). Turn left onto Hill Road and the main entrance to the Gardens is the first driveway on the left.
Open daily
Daylight Saving Hours (mid-October to mid-March): 8am to 8pm
Non Daylight Saving Hours (mid-March to mid-October): 8am to 6pm
From Auckland If travelling south on the Southern Motorway (SH1), exit the motorway at the Manurewa/Hill Road exit (the exit after the Manukau City exit). Turn left onto Hill Road and the main entrance to the Gardens is the first driveway on the left.
Sky Tower
The Sky Tower is one of New Zealand's many icons alongside the kiwi. Thousands visit the tower a day and often do the Sky Dive or the Sky Walk. Sky City Casino is literally right next door to tower along with several restaurants and a gift shop.
Total Tower Experience Pass
Senior Citizens, Backpackers, Students (valid ID required) $18.00
Main Observation Level Pass
Senior Citizens, Backpackers, Students (valid ID required) $15.00
Opening hours: 7 days
Sunday - Thursday 8.30am - 10.30pm (last tickets sold 10pm)
Friday & Saturday 8.30am - 11.30pm (last tickets sold 11pm)
The Studio
A great place to go if you are a lover of music. Located in Auckland City.
Address 340 Karangahape Road, Auckland
Have lots of perfomances on such as: Ellie Goulding, Nightwish, Ladyhawke etc
Address 340 Karangahape Road, Auckland
Have lots of perfomances on such as: Ellie Goulding, Nightwish, Ladyhawke etc
Auckland Zoo
If you are a lover of animals then Auckland Zoo is the best place to go. Filled with different species of animals ranging form flamingoes to elephants to the iconic kiwi, the Auckland Zoo is best enjoyed on a sunny day. Is fun for the whole family or for just yourself.
Students (student ID required) $20
During winter (1 May to 31 August), our hours are 9.30am - 5pm, with last admissions into the Zoo at 4.15pm.
During summer (1 September to 30 April), Auckland Zoo is open every day from 9.30am to 5.30pm (except Christmas Day), with last admissions into the Zoo at 4.15pm
Auckland Zoo has two large car parks providing free off-street parking for cars, charter buses and tour coaches.
Students (student ID required) $20
During winter (1 May to 31 August), our hours are 9.30am - 5pm, with last admissions into the Zoo at 4.15pm.
During summer (1 September to 30 April), Auckland Zoo is open every day from 9.30am to 5.30pm (except Christmas Day), with last admissions into the Zoo at 4.15pm
Auckland Zoo has two large car parks providing free off-street parking for cars, charter buses and tour coaches.