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Tell your friends you’re sorry not sorry if you don’t respond to their messages. You're about to explore the best bits of Mount Wellington, Auckland! Keen to rub shoulders with the locals while you're here? No problem. This popular city is home to around 420,000 potential new mates. Mount Wellington is located 9 kilometres southeast of the city's heart. If you're coming in via Auckland International Airport, collect your bags, hail a taxi and head 12 kilometres northeast.
With a good number of the city's best attractions nearby, Mount Wellington is a sightseer's dream. From Mt. Eden Domain to the University of Auckland, there's lots to keep visitors like yourself amused. The have-to-see sights of Sky Tower and Kelly Tarlton's Underwater World are also waiting for you. For a better perspective of this lively city as a whole, spend some time in the close-by neighbourhoods of Panmure and Ellerslie.
Feeling a little restless in Mount Wellington? Get out and explore Harbour Bridge and the Auckland Zoo, two fabulous highlights in the city centre. Alternatively, have a wander around the Auckland War Memorial Museum and Auckland Town Hall.
On a clear blue day, fill your lungs with fresh, clean air and enjoy the splendour of nature at Mount Mangere and Mt Victoria & North Head.
If the hustle and bustle of city life is becoming too much, recharge your batteries with a visit to one of the nearby parks. One Tree Hill Domain, Cornwall Park, Mount Wellington War Memorial Reserve and Flat Rock Reserve are delightful spots to kick back and relax.
A terrific way to relive your holiday is by taking home a souvenir or two. See what you can pick up at Sylvia Park, Otara Markets, Dressmart Outlet Shopping Centre and Remuera Village Shopping Centre.
Journey back through the mists of time at Acacia Cottage and the Howick Historical Village. These time-weathered attractions have plenty of educational stories to tell.
It's time to practise your Mexican wave technique and loosen up your vocal chords. Come and show your support for one of the home teams, the Auckland cricket team and Blues, at Eden Park.
You don't need to pay top dollar to get some decent shut-eye in Mount Wellington. The Verandahs Backpackers, located at 4-6 Hopetoun Street, and the Silverfern Backpackers, found at 234 Hobson Street, are both convenient and cheap as chips. Or would you rather spend your time in more luxurious surrounds? Prepare to be treated like royalty at the Hotel DeBrett or the Hilton Auckland.
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Find out about the history of Sky Tower, one of the top monuments in Auckland. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its fascinating museums.
Explore the waterfront in Auckland with a trip to Auckland Ferry Terminal. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
Catch an event at Eden Park during your trip to Auckland. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.