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Sky Tower

8.7

4.6/5

1k reviews

As an iconic landmark of Auckland, the Sky Tower stands 328 m tall and is connected to other buildings, forming a massive city in the sky. The Sky Tower features three transparent elevators traveling at 18 km per hour, reaching the observation deck in just 40 seconds to overlook the entire Auckland cityscape. In the evening, you can enjoy the beautiful sunset and Auckland's night views. Beyond regular sightseeing, the tower also offers a range of high-altitude experiences. SkyWalk lets visitors walk on a handrail-free walkway around the tower exterior at 192 m high, led by a professional guide and secured with safety ropes, suitable for thrill-seekers. SkyJump involves jumping from 192 m along a guide cable, with descent speeds reaching approximately 85 km per hour. Group visitors can also join the Skyline climb activity, reaching about 300 m to overlook the city up close. Ascending the tower in the evening allows you to enjoy both the sunset and the city's night views in transition, with Auckland's skyline under changing light presenting a distinctive scene. △ Climb the 328 m Sky Tower △Overlooking the beautiful city night view △ Take on more exciting projects

Auckland · 19.8km from Kumeu

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No. 1 of Family-friendly Attractions in New Zealand

Auckland Zoo

7.2

4.5/5

179 reviews

Auckland Zoo is one of New Zealand's leading zoos in terms of animal species and quantity, with approximately 130 species and over 2,000 animals living within the park. One of the zoo's highlights is the Te Wao Nui precinct, which occupies about one-fifth of the park's total area and brings together over 100 species of native New Zealand plants and approximately 60 species of native animals. At Auckland Zoo, you will experience an unforgettable wildlife journey. Home to approx. 130 species from New Zealand and around the world, the zoo is set in lush, natural-habitat-inspired environments that offer you the chance to get up close to amazing wildlife while learning about animal conservation and care. The zoo is ideal for families, couples, and nature lovers, combining education, entertainment, and an immersive environment for visitors to explore for a full day

Auckland · 17.3km from Kumeu

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No. 3 of Best Things to Do in Auckland

Auckland War Memorial Museum

7.5

4.6/5

343 reviews

Auckland Museum is regarded as one of the finest Museums in the Southern Hemisphere and is renowned for its unique collection of Māori and Pacific treasures. It is also a war memorial for the Auckland province. Housed in one of the country's finest heritage buildings, the Museum tells the story of New Zealand as a nation; from award-winning natural history exhibits to galleries which investigate New Zealand's cultural origins. Scars on the Heart, the Museum's war memorial gallery, tells the story of New Zealand at war, while He Taonga Māori - the Museum's Māori treasures gallery, displays over 2,000 priceless Māori artefacts, including rare carvings and the last great Māori war canoe carved from a giant Totara tree. The Museum is home to an ever-evolving host of galleries and special exhibitions, including Tāmaki Herenga Waka, a contemporary gallery dedicated to the stories of Auckland and the people who call it home. The Imaginarium is the new children's gallery where learning is curiosity lead, and awe-inspiring.

Auckland · 21.6km from Kumeu

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Muriwai Gannet Colony

5.5

3.7/5

33 reviews

Muriwai Gannet Colony is located at the southern end of Muriwai Beach on the west coast of Auckland, about a 1-hour drive from the city center. It covers a vast area and is one of the few places in New Zealand where you can see wild gannets up close on land. The habitat extends from the cliff top to two steep offshore islands. A short walk along the cliff-top trail from the parking lot leads to the viewing platform, where you can see the dense nests right before your eyes. From August to March of the following year, thousands of pairs of gannets nest and raise their chicks here. Nests are often only a few centimeters apart, yet the gannets can circle and slow down in the air, avoid the sharp beaks of neighboring birds, and land steadily back at their own nests. The island has a wide black sand beach. The fine sand is black due to iron content from ancient volcanoes and stretches for dozens of km to the north, making it one of the famous black sand beaches on Auckland's west coast.

Muriwai · 13.4km from Kumeu

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2026 Global 100 - Family-friendly Attractions

SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium

7.8

4.4/5

315 reviews

SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium is an aquarium converted from an abandoned underground sewage storage tank, completed by the New Zealand marine archaeologist Mr. Kelly Tarlton over approx. 10 months. SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium features 8 major exhibition themes, each with its own distinctive features. In the captivating winter wonderland, you can walk through the exhibition area into a viewing area at minus two degrees, to watch king penguins and gentoo penguins walking on artificial snow or diving underwater. You can also, inside the transparent acrylic view tunnel of SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium, feel the thrill of great sharks and devil rays swimming past you, and witness how the mighty large lobsters live in harmony with their neighbors. If you want to observe up close, you can put yourself in a cage and enter the shark viewing pool. △ Observe giant sharks up close △ Learn more about marine life in the Southern Hemisphere △ Watch the adorable feeding process of the king penguin and gentoo penguin flocks

Auckland · 24.3km from Kumeu

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No. 5 of Best Things to Do in Auckland

Weta Workshop Unleashed

6.8

4.5/5

19 reviews

Weta Workshop UnleashedActually located in Wellington, the capital of New Zealand, not Auckland, this is a globally renowned film special effects and prop production company. Visitors can personally experience the prop-making process, touch props, take photos, and even try out some fun props themselves. Additionally, knowledgeable guides lead in-depth explorations of various props and models in the studio.

Auckland · 19.8km from Kumeu

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Auckland Whale & Dolphin Tour

6.6

3.2/5

31 reviews

A speedboat specially designed for watching dolphins will depart from the Viaduct Harbour and shuttle through the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park (HaurakiGulfMarinePark). In about 4 and a half hours, you have a high probability of encountering dolphins and whales. It will be a wonderful yacht trip.

Auckland · 19.5km from Kumeu

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No. 3 of Night Attractions in Auckland

Queen Street

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4.4/5

269 reviews

Queen Street is the core commercial main street in downtown Auckland, New Zealand. It was formed at the beginning of Auckland's founding in 1840 and was named after Queen Victoria. Its northern end reaches the wharf area by Waitemata Harbour, adjacent to the ferry terminal. Following a gentle slope upwards, it reaches Karangahape Road,running through the entire city center, with Auckland's commercial fabric and urban memories spread out along this line. A mix of old and new buildings and glass-curtain skyscrapers outlines Auckland's highly recognizable urban streetscape. As the main street where Auckland's commercial popularity is concentrated, it is densely packed with international brand stores, duty-free shops, wool product and souvenir shops, cafes, and restaurants from various countries, with street performances dotting the area year-round.

Auckland · 17.7km from Kumeu

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No. 4 of Night Attractions in Auckland

Auckland Harbour Bridge

5.6

4.2/5

169 reviews

Auckland Harbour Bridge is a road bridge connecting downtown Auckland and the North Shore. It opened to traffic in 1959 and is approx. 1 km long. The bridge features a steel truss structure spanning the sea, with a clearance of over 40 m beneath it, allowing ocean-going vessels to pass underneath. Viewed from the headland on the North Shore side, the bridge frames the city skyline on the opposite bank, creating a highly recognizable image of Auckland. The bridge has long offered bridge climb and bungy jump experiences; climbing to the top allows for panoramic views of the harbor and the entire city, while the bungy platform is suspended beneath the bridge, offering a unique way to appreciate the bridge by leaping toward the sea.

Auckland · 17.7km from Kumeu

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No. 2 of Night Attractions in Auckland

Mount Eden

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4.6/5

507 reviews

Mount Eden is a dormant volcano located a few kilometers south of downtown Auckland. It has an elevation of about 196 m, formed by the successive eruptions of three craters. The most recent eruption is estimated to have occurred tens of thousands of years ago, leaving behind a bowl-shaped crater at the summit that is about 50 m deep. The crater floor is covered in lush green grass, looking from afar like a giant bowl filled with greenery turned upside down amidst the city. From the parking lot at the foot of the mountain, follow the gentle trail uphill. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the crater rim. A circular wooden boardwalk runs along the rim, with the deep volcanic crater on one side and a panoramic view of the city on the other. The Māori people once built a fortified village here, and the remains of terraced fields and sweet potato storage pits on the slopes are still visible today.

Auckland · 20.8km from Kumeu

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Experiences you can't miss in Kumeu

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Auckland: Wild West Coast, Black Sand Beaches Tour inc Lunch

4.8/5

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6 Hours Sightseeing Tour in Auckland

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Kumeu Wine Tour

4.9/5

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Duration: 4–6 hrs

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Muriwai Scenic Wine Tour from Auckland

4.9/5

· 47 reviews

Duration: 4 hrs

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Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets

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Auckland Whale & Dolphin Tour, explore Hauraki Gulf marine park

4.0/5

· 5 reviews· 115 booked

Duration: 4.5 hrs

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Auckland: Sky Tower SkyWalk - 192m High Edge Walk

5.0/5

· 41 reviews

Duration: 1.5 hrs

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Waiheke Island Scenic Wine Tour: 3 Best Vineyards on the Island

4.8/5

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Kayaking experience in Auckland, New Zealand [Rangitoto Island/city night paddling | optional sunset]

Duration: 2 hrs

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From£73.67

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Kayaking experience in Auckland, New Zealand [Rangitoto Island/city night paddling | optional sunset]

Duration: 1.2 hrs

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New Zealand Auckland volcanic island kayaking experience (guide-led + volcano hike + panoramic views)

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Rangitoto Island: Sea Kayak & Summit Hike Day Trip

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Auckland: Sunset & Night Sea Kayak Tour to Rangitoto Island

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· 5 reviews

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Auckland: Guided Snorkeling Tour and Island Exploration

Duration: 4–10 hrs

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Auckland: Auckland Jetboat Ride.

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Auckland: City Lights Night Kayak Tour

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Featured Outdoor & sports in Kumeu

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Skydive Auckland Ltd. in North Island, New Zealand | optional shuttle | multiple altitude options + professional instructor

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· 2 reviews· 35 booked

Duration: 3 hrs

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Waiheke Island Forest Zipline Adventure in Auckland, New Zealand 12705

Duration: 3 hrs

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New Zealand Auckland harbor cruise (Waitemata Harbour + city views + multiple time slots optional)

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See Auckland's Secret Glow Worms

5.0/5

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Duration: 1.5 hrs

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New Zealand Auckland whale watching tour (catamaran sailing + whale watching and dolphin seeking + offshore sightseeing)

Duration: 4.5 hrs

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Auckland hop-on hop-off bus pass | Free pick-up and drop-off at city attractions

Duration: 8 hrs

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From£29.30

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1-day tour to Mount Eden, west coast black sand beach and Muriwai Gannet Colony in Auckland (small group travel)

Duration: 5 hrs

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Auckland Half-Day Ebike Tour Excursion

Duration: 3.5 hrs

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Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket

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Auckland: Scenic Highlights Tour with Ferry Ride

4.8/5

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Waiheke Island: Premium eBike Adventure & Self-Guided Tour

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Ultimate Auckland Experience Full-Day Tour with Lunch

5.0/5

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What travellers say about Kumeu

M43***5711 May 2026

5.0

It was so much fun! There were so many animals, especially the kiwi, New Zealand's national bird, which is as rare as the giant panda. I got a really clear picture of it, and I was so happy! Actually, this zoo is one of the most interesting and beautiful zoos I've ever been to. The animals were incredibly energetic and visibly healthy. The park is huge and all green, and there are many entertaining shows.

Auckland Zoo

_TI***u621 August 2026

5.0

Excellent museum with lots of interesting exhibits on Māori history, natural history and military history of NZ.

Auckland War Memorial Museum

Anonymous user14 August 2026

5.0

We went as a family and had a great time! Well worth the money and saved heaps booking on here.

SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium

Phdthao2 November 2026

4.0

The place is interesting and the tour guide is informative. However, I had a bit of a hassle booking it through the supplier. The place closes at 6pm on weekdays and somehow a 6:30pm tour was available which I booked. This caused a lot of confusion. I called the shop and they said my booking was for 2:10pm which I had missed. I then had to ask Trip.com to reschedule. The last tour was at 4:10pm and I only received a confirmation five minutes before that. I had already walked to the place in advance and luckily got there on time. While this particular booking wasn’t great, the overall experience at the place was positive.

Weta Workshop Unleashed

Anonymous user6 November 2026

5.0

As the boat left the dock, I was filled with anticipation, looking back at the scenery of Auckland with excitement. After about 5 hours, we saw a whale spouting water. The spout wasn't large, and the whale's leap from the water was fleeting, quite different from the images in the promotional posters. But I'll still give it a positive review; after all, whale sightings are a matter of luck, so I'll just consider it a sunbathing trip! ☀️☀️☀️

Auckland Whale & Dolphin Tour

Kimi_jm12 July 2020

5.0

The main street in the center of Auckland, a major city on New Zealand's North Island. Administrative agencies and businesses are scattered all over the street, as well as various food stores. The Sky Tower is also next to it, and the University of Auckland is also next to it. At the end, there are many sailboats parked in the Auckland Harbor. It is very comfortable to blow the sea breeze.

Queen Street

小思文14 January 2022

4.0

The Harbour Bridge is the largest bridge connecting the two banks of Auckland. It is also a unique cross-sea bridge. The entire bridge is a reinforced concrete structure with a very long span. It is also a great place to visit and take pictures. The night view is very good.

Auckland Harbour Bridge

yccui13 March 2025

5.0

Climb to the highest point of Auckland, Mt Eden, formed by a volcanic eruption, and get a bird's eye view of the entire city, including the iconic Sky Tower, Harbour Bridge, Central Business District and the huge conical crater ruins.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the must-do things in Kumeu?

Don't miss these attractions in Kumeu: Sky Tower, Auckland Zoo, and Auckland War Memorial Museum. If you like Day tours, try Auckland: Wild West Coast, Black Sand Beaches Tour inc Lunch. If you enjoy Water activities, try Kayaking experience in Auckland, New Zealand [Rangitoto Island/city night paddling | optional sunset].

What are the recommended tours and excursions in Kumeu?

When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include Auckland: Wild West Coast, Black Sand Beaches Tour inc Lunch, 6 Hours Sightseeing Tour in Auckland, and Kumeu Wine Tour. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

What's the typical cost of day tours and activities in Kumeu?

As of 10 November 2026, the reference price for day tours and activities in Kumeu is around GBP 43.44 – GBP 124.01. Rates vary by duration, group size, transport, tickets, meals, and any special admission requirements. Before you book, please confirm the billing currency and whether the price is quoted per person or per group.

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Things to do in Kumeu

Explore top experiences

Top 10 attractions in Kumeu

Sky Tower

Auckland Zoo

Auckland War Memorial Museum

Muriwai Gannet Colony

SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium

Weta Workshop Unleashed

Auckland Whale & Dolphin Tour

Queen Street

Auckland Harbour Bridge

Mount Eden

Experiences you can't miss in Kumeu

Featured Day tours in Kumeu

Featured Water activities in Kumeu

Featured Outdoor & sports in Kumeu

Featured City sightseeing in Kumeu

Free things to do in Kumeu

Muriwai Gannet Colony

Queen Street

Auckland Harbour Bridge

Mount Eden

Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill

Auckland Domain

Muriwai Beach

Auckland Art Gallery

Piha Beach

Auckland Sailing Club

What travellers say about Kumeu

Auckland Zoo

Auckland War Memorial Museum

SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium

Weta Workshop Unleashed

Auckland Whale & Dolphin Tour

Queen Street

Auckland Harbour Bridge

Mount Eden

Popular cities near Kumeu

Taupo

Rotorua

Hamilton

Auckland

New Plymouth

Frequently asked questions

What are the must-do things in Kumeu?

What are the recommended tours and excursions in Kumeu?

What's the typical cost of day tours and activities in Kumeu?

How can I contact Trip.com customer support?

Can I change or cancel my booking?

How can I get discounted prices?