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Muriwai Gannet Colony
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 · 884m from downtown
Sky Tower
As a landmark of Auckland, the Sky Tower is 328 meters high and is connected with other buildings to form a huge sky city. The Sky Tower has three transparent elevators, with a speed of 18 kilometers per hour, It only takes 40 seconds to the observation deck, where you can overlook the entire Auckland city. You can watch a beautiful sunset and the night view of Auckland If you go there in the evening. Additionally, the Sky Tower is also a goodplace for a high-altitude walk, which is led and guided by a coach on the 192-meter-high outer ring platform of the Sky Tower. △ Climb the 328-meter-high Sky Tower △ Overlook the beautiful city night view △ Challenge more exciting projectsAuckland · 29.2 km from Muriwai
Piha Beach
Piha Beach is one of the well-known black sand beaches on Auckland's wild west coast, known for its pristine appearance and rough seas. Located at the bottom of the Waitakere Ranges Regional Park, Piha Beach is a great destination for sports enthusiasts and those looking for outdoor recreation. 1. The choice of sports and outdoor enthusiasts The wild waves of Piha Beach attract the challenge of experienced surfers, and surfers can surf to the fullest at this surfing spot. In addition to surfing and outing, you can also hike, fish, and eat, drink, and have fun in the beach community established by the owners and residents. It is a wonderful place to attract sports enthusiasts and those looking for outdoor leisure. 2. Watch the waves and get in touch with nature. Climb up Piha's iconic Lion Rock and watch the Maori carvings. Sitting magnificently between Piha Beach and Little Piha Beach, Lion Rock watches the rough waves day in and day out. 3. Abundant surrounding activities Take a stroll along the soft beach at dusk and take your camera here to capture the beautiful scenery. See the iconic architecture of Piha, the Lion Rock, standing proudly on the beach. Go surfing and viewing at other black sand beaches on the west coast, including Kerikeri, Tihengabefoss Beach, Muriwai, where the giant gannet colonies atop the cliffs.Piha · 13.7 km from Muriwai
Muriwai Beach
Muriwai Beach is located on the west coast of Auckland. It is a famous black sand beach in Auckland. Many surfers come here for water sports. Known for its gannet habitat, it is known as "Bird Island" by Auckland locals. 1. Watch the beautiful sea view from the lookout There are several short walks on the island. After walking through the bushes, you can reach the lookout, where you can enjoy the beautiful beach scenery. 2. Birds' habitat paradise Every year from August to March, there are about 1,200 pairs of gannets nesting here in pairs, and the scene is particularly spectacular. December and January are great seasons to watch young birds get their first wings. If you get up at four or five in the morning, you may see blue penguins and baby penguins. Sometimes seals are also encountered here basking in the sun. 3. A variety of activities can be experienced In addition, parachuting, water skiing, paragliding and other sports on the beach are also very popular with tourists, so you can try them out. There are toilets, accommodation and other supporting facilities on the island, as well as tennis courts, golf courses and cafes.Muriwai · 1.2 km from downtown
Auckland War Memorial Museum
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 · 30.7 km from Muriwai
Skydive Auckland Ltd.
Auckland skydiving will take you to experience the thrill of free fall, gliding in the air overlooking the city of Auckland and its surrounding vast scenery. The base is fully equipped, and there are a large number of experienced skydiving instructors, so there is no need to worry about safety issues.Parakai · 20.7 km from Muriwai
Auckland Whale & Dolphin Tour
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 · 29.2 km from Muriwai
Mount Eden
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 · 28.4 km from Muriwai
Auckland Harbor Bridge
Auckland Harbor 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 · 27.7 km from Muriwai
Queen Street
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 · 27.9 km from Muriwai
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What travelers say about Muriwai
多多December 9, 2020
4.0
The kids loved it, it was great! Although it was a bit boring on the way because it took more than an hour to drive, it was worth it when we got there! The beach, gannets, the sea, everything, it was great. At the end of the trip, the kids could play in a play gound for a while, it was fun!!! The only small drawback was that the bird droppings were a bit smelly.
Muriwai Gannet Colony
MaxicanOctober 17, 2026
5.0
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing Experience at Sky Tower, Auckland! 🇳🇿Sky Tower is definitely one of Auckland’s must-visit attractions! Standing 328 metres tall, it offers breathtaking panoramic views of the city. The Main Observation Deck at 186 metres and the Sky Deck at 220 metres provide spectacular views from above. For adventure lovers, there’s also the thrilling SkyJump and SkyWalk at 194 metres. Built in 1997, this iconic landmark is truly an engineering masterpiece. An unforgettable experience and highly recommended for anyone visiting Auckland, New Zealand! 🇳🇿❤️
Sky Tower
yangduoduo17December 14, 2020
4.0
We visited this hotel on a weekend evening last summer with the idea of watching the sunset over fish and chips. This plan went wrong when we discovered that all nearby food was only serving ice cream as all kitchens were closed for the season! The beach was very interesting with the sunset climbing over the dunes and the long white clouds symbolizing New Zealand on the horizon. A few brave men in wetsuits were out surfing and others were walking their dogs on the beach.
Piha Beach
Karen0301May 10, 2023
5.0
Been here for a week and it was totally amazing place. What a nice view and place. I love it❤️
Muriwai Beach
_TI***u6August 21, 2026
5.0
Excellent museum with lots of interesting exhibits on Māori history, natural history and military history of NZ.
Auckland War Memorial Museum
M35***24May 1, 2020
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Take a plane from Auckland 16,500 feet high at a speed of 200km per hour to freely fall, and glide freely under the vast sky like a bird in the sky. It feels great
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linmingxinFebruary 11, 2025
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We arrived at the meeting point at 7:30 and set off on time at 8:00. The boat can carry 100 people at full capacity, and there were more than 70 of us. After a 1-hour sail, we found dolphins and various seabirds, and then sailed into deeper waters to find Bryde's whales. On the way back, we also saw a little seal taking a nap. The whole experience was great, but it really depends on luck. Not every time you go out to sea, you can see whales. We returned to the dock at 1:30 pm and didn't feel seasick. The overall experience was great!
Auckland Whale & Dolphin Tour
yccuiMarch 13, 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.
Mount Eden
小思文January 14, 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 Harbor Bridge
Kimi_jmJuly 12, 2020
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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
