Welcome to the city of Auckland, also known as the 'City of Sails', a title gained from the view of yachts seen against the downtown cityscape.
Auckland is New Zealand's largest city, with a resident population of 1.3 million people. Nestled within the isthmus of the Pacific Ocean and Tasman Sea, the city of Auckland contains much serene natural beauty, including three harbours, numerous volcanic sites, scenic mountain ranges and more than fifty islands.
We are located very near Auckland International Airport.
Auckland has a huge number of visitor attractions including outdoor and adventure activities, shopping and nightlife activities. There are attractions suitable for all ages and travellers, and you can be assured that there is always plenty to see and do in Auckland.
Rising 328 metres above the Auckland skyline, the Auckland Sky Tower is truely a landmark icon and a must attraction for all visitors to Auckland. Several restaurants are located within the tower complex, which also offers bungy jumping. So if you're feeling really adventurous why not jump off the Sky Tower today for the thrill of a lifetime? The tower is connected directly to the Sky City casino below which offers a vast number of entertainment and dining options.
Rainbow’s End Theme Park and TelstraClear Events Centre are within walking distance of Manukau TOP 10 Holiday Park. Rainbow’s End is New Zealand’s premier theme park with acres of fun, rides and entertainment. Attractions close by are the tropical Butterfly House, adventure golf and 18 hole golf courses and Pukekohe Raceway.
Auckland Museum - this 'must do' attraction houses priceless treasures of historic New Zealand, and is housed right in the middle of the beautiful Auckland domain and public reserve. Highly recommended for all visitors to Auckland. The museum is open daily between 10am and 5pm.
Enjoy an outing and stroll through the landscaped Auckland Zoo, containing a vast collection of exotic and rare animals, including giraffe, lions, zebras, and the ever so famous kiwi.
One of Auckland's top tourist attractions, at Kelly Tarlton's you will discover thousands of fish and sea creatures, surrounded by over two million litres of water. The facility also includes an amazing Antarctic discovery including Penguins in fresh snow and ice.
New Zealand's most popular astronomy attraction, the Stardome observatory has a complete planetarium, allowing you to see stars, comets and planets a million miles away. It's located in the One Tree Hill domain.
From the busy streets and roads of downtown Auckland city, to the unspoilt forest of native trees and birds tucked away within the Waitakere Ranges, there are many exciting adventures for travellers and locals alike. These range from a Fun Park to the tropical Butterfly Creek venue, golf, V8 motor racing, vintage Steam Train ride and Bird Garden to name a few.
Enjoy a coffee or snack in any number of cafes along the bustling stretch of beach known as Mission Bay. Always very lively and popular with locals and tourists alike. Visiting is recommended in the late afternoon or early evening.
Address:
902 Great South Road
Manukau 0627
Phone:
+64 9 266 8016
Fax:
+64 9 268 4209
Reservations:
0800 422 6737
Website:
www.manukautop10.co.nz
Email:
info@manukautop10.co.nz
Host:
Mark Isbister