12 Fun Things to Do in Auckland in 2024: An Insider's Guide

Below are 12 of the most enjoyable things to do in Auckland, New Zealand, in 2024 as an insider’s guide being an Auckland person. From new travel destinations to attractions, and experiences to classic favorites, this list is perfect for people of all ages. Keep on reading and find out which activities and destinations should be on your Auckland list of things to do this year!

1. Be Awestruck by Remarkable Lego Masterpieces at Brickman Amazing
Brickman Awesome is New Zealand’s newest LEGO-certified professional studio founded towards the end of 2023. Visit more than a million LEGO bricks in creative interpretation in awesome, life-sized sculptures such as a giraffe made of LEGO, a life-size LEGO figure of Brickman himself, and LEGO renditions of landmarks in Auckland like the Sky Tower. It is an experience that can hardly be described, ideal for LEGO fans and all individuals with a creative spark within themselves no matter their age.

2. Toi Tū Toi Ora at Toi Auckland is a great place to get into art and explore various works of art.
Auckland, the state-of-the-art transformed Auckland Art Gallery opened in 2023 with Toi Tū Toi Ora, the magnificent first exhibition of Māori and Indigenous Pacific art collection which is the largest in the world. Spend hours walking through some installations from more than 200 artists both debutants and professionals who have embraced conventional ideas and transformed them into contemporary works.

3. One interesting activity is the Skypath which is a walkway that takes visitors to Auckland above the ground.
The walkway that is 60ft above the ground and the Waitematā Harbour are among the top attractions any time you plan a trip to Auckland. The incredible free and amazing promenade in Auckland is a walking and biking path that links the busy downtown waterfront area to the lively Westhaven and Northcote Point. Take a walk or a bike from downtown to Northcote Point for a couple of hours of peaceful time from the bustle of the urban areas.

4. Devonport Chocolate Walking Tour: Let Your Taste Buds Give in to the Sweetness
Originally, Devonport was a small village, but now there are many small chocolate shops and cafes, and the masters of confectionery. Satisfy your chocolate cravings on an escorted walking tour of the city’s best spots to savor liquid chocolate, hot chocolate, chocolate-flavored gelato, chocolate pastry, truffles, fudges, and chocolates. Burn up all the goodness of the food with some physical activity by ferry-riding back to downtown Auckland after that!

5. The New Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre is one of the latest additions to Auckland City and is worth a visit to watch a show.
This new theatre is to be named after Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, New Zealand’s famous opera singer; it will be launched in the Aotea Quarter and should become the main performing arts center in Auckland in 2024. Experience thrilling musicals, ballet, opera, and plays at the theatre which has a 2000-seat center stage proscenium arch theatre. It has excellent acoustic features and facilities that should allow it to attract the best from both regional and international performers.

6. While in Otara K & ~ K Lakeside Sanctuary, you must unwind.
By 2024, the state of an old golf course in South Auckland will be dramatically different from the transformation of this beautiful lakeside resort. Stroll through bush paths and trails related to the history of the Māori people. Go for stand-up paddle-boarding, kayaking, and swimming at LAKES A, B & C, or sit back and relax in the picnic area or the new eco-wellness retreat that is scheduled to open by year-end. It is a very natural-looking oasis given the wetlands, native plant and animal life, and the great vistas.

7. Step into the World of Film and Television with Auckland Film Studios
This studio gained much popularity after Avatar 2 shooting in Auckland in 2020 and has become very popular now. This studio is still in operation and the current production set can be viewed in this working studio while on a guided tour. See behind-the-scenes special effects and animation artists at the studios in Weta Workshop that are famous. You may even come across a celebrity or two taking strolls around the backlots!

8. Another activity you should not miss is the Auckland Harbour Bridge Climb for those incredible city views.
The Harbour Bridge, which is one of the most famous landmarks of New Zealand’s largest city of Auckland also received an exciting addition, providing the tourists with an opportunity to climb the towers on the guided climb tours. Enjoy the splendid 360-degree views of the harbor and supercity as you ascend 141 meters on the bridge. It is a thrilling activity that tourists love to undertake for them to have the experience of viewing Auckland from a different but fascinating perspective.

9. Going for an eco-tour on a traditional Māori vessel through the Mangroves and learning from the guide.
Float through the serenity of the mangrove-lined Te Motu a Hiaroa (Puketutu Island) in the company of a direct descendant of its first Māori occupants who relates the history of the native lands. Subsequently, take a guided walk through the WW II gun emplacements and sacred archaeological sites. It’s something you will feel once you leave the place; giving you the sense of the rich history and the natural landscape of this much-valued place right in the Auckland city area.

10. Go Enjoy a Lord of the Rings Scenic Tour
The contrast is impressive because most visitors do not know that over 150 genuine Middle Earth filming sites used in the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trilogies can be found throughout the Auckland region’s assorted terrains. Tour the actual Hobbiton accompanied by a professional guide, visit the epic wilderness valleys acting as Trollshaw Forest, visit Green Dragon Inn and have a real pint and much more.

11. Singing, Dancing, and Partying the Night Away on Karangahape Road
Karangahape Road has a rather rough, questionable ambiance to it but as Auckland’s nightlife strip, it starts bustling at night. From the exotic Shanghai-style cocktail den that was once owned by Xu Wang to the craft beer haven known as Galbraith’s, from the high energy hip hop at Studio the Venue to the glamorous and decadent drag shows at the new and improved Caluzzi Cabaret. From burlesque to bands to bingo a big crazy forgot it all night out is on K Road.

12. Waiheke Island: Rainforest Trail for Hiking and Cycling
Take a short 35-minute ferry ride from downtown Auckland and step into another world of walking and cycling on Waiheke Island’s Rainforest Trails. Admire the coastal scenery by following trails to hidden bays and beaches you can only reach on foot. Visit small and focused vineyards and small artisanal breweries. To enjoy Waiheke, walk around the island and dine on freshly caught seafood from the fishermen of the island while watching the beautiful sunset over the water.

Conclusion
Whether visitors opt for the new mega attractions, such as Brickman Awesome, or stick with the timeless classics such as Waiheke Island, Auckland’s got you covered for all the fun you can handle in 2024. It gives a very different perception of this world-class harbor-side city when you get it from a local insider. I wanted to provide you with the inspiration to create your unique list of things to do while visiting Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. Let the adventure begin!