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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 · 866m 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 · 36.4 km from Parakai
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 · 19.4 km from Parakai
Auckland Zoo
Auckland Zoo is a science-driven modern zoo with a conservation mission ‘to bring people together to build a future for wildlife'. Discover an unforgettable wildlife experience at Auckland Zoo, home to over 135 animal species from New Zealand and around the world. Set within lush, naturalistic habitats, the zoo offers a chance to get closer to incredible wildlife while learning about conservation and animal care. Perfect for families, couples, and nature lovers, the zoo combines education, entertainment, and immersive environments for a full day of exploration.Auckland · 34.5 km from Parakai
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 · 38.3 km from Parakai
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium
Kelly Tarton's Auckland is an aquarium converted from an abandoned sewage plant. It was completed by New Zealand marine archaeologist Mr. Kelly Tarton for 10 years. There are 8 major themes on display with its own characteristics. In the fascinating winter wonderland, you can take the Icefield Expedition Vehicle into the viewing area at minus 2 degrees Celsius and watch the colonies of King and Gentoo penguin walking on the artificial snow or diving underwater. You can also experience the excitement of big sharks and Stingrays swimming by in the transparent glass landscape tunnel of the underwater world, and witness how the mighty giant lobster coexists harmoniously with its neighbors. If you want to see it up close, you can put yourself in a cage into the shark viewing tank, or even dive directly into the shark viewing tank. △ Watch giant sharks up closely △ Learn more about marine life in the Southern Hemisphere △ Watch the adorable feeding process of the colonies of King and Gentoo penguinsAuckland · 40.4 km from Parakai
Weta Workshop Unleashed
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 · 36.4 km from Parakai
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 · 36 km from Parakai
Tree Adventures
This company offers guided forest adventure experiences. Through their immersive forest obstacle courses, visitors can traverse ziplines and sky bridges.Muriwai · 9.1 km from Parakai
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 · 18.9 km from Parakai
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Muriwai Gannet Colony
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Piha Beach
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What travelers say about Parakai
M35***24May 1, 2020
5.0
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
Skydive Auckland Ltd.
Anonymous userOctober 20, 2026
4.0
This activity is a little thrilling, quite good, and very safe; I checked the safety belt several times. Originally, besides bungee jumping, there was also a skywalk, but due to unclear information in the travel advertisement, we only did the bungee jumping. There weren't many people doing it now. Afterwards, you get a free tour of the Sky Tower.
Sky Tower
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
M43***57May 11, 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***u6August 21, 2026
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Excellent museum with lots of interesting exhibits on Māori history, natural history and military history of NZ.
Auckland War Memorial Museum
Anonymous userAugust 14, 2026
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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
M22***38May 19, 2026
5.0
Compared to Weta Workshop in Wellington, it doesn't have as many Lord of the Rings elements, but it's perfect for learning about the behind-the-scenes story of its creation. You can touch and experience various props and materials, and the shop is very comprehensive.
Weta Workshop Unleashed
linmingxinFebruary 11, 2025
5.0
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!
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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❤️
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