{"id":5879,"date":"2018-07-21T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-07-20T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/?p=5879"},"modified":"2020-04-02T05:35:41","modified_gmt":"2020-04-01T19:35:41","slug":"auckland-travel-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/new-zealand\/tips\/auckland-travel-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Psst! 8 insider Auckland tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Oh, Auckland. You gorgeous ol\u2019 harbour city, you. Between admiring the Sky Tower\u2019s views and taking a daytrip out to Waiheke Island, there are plenty of things to do in this North Island city. But what about the things only the locals know about? We checked in with our well-travelled <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/wotif\/photos\/p.10155800111669538\/10155800111669538\/?type=3&amp;theater&amp;brandcid=WOTIF-nz.display.BLOG.JUL-18-AUCKLAND-TIPS-BLOG-NZ.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=JUL-18-AUCKLAND-TIPS-BLOG-NZ\">Facebook community<\/a> to find out their best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wotif.co.nz\/Auckland-Hotels.d178233.Travel-Guide-Hotels?brandcid=WOTIF-nz.display.BLOG.JUL-18-AUCKLAND-TIPS-BLOG-NZ.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=JUL-18-AUCKLAND-TIPS-BLOG-NZ\">Auckland<\/a> travel tips and they certainly delivered.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>1. Manukau Heads Lighthouse<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none; overflow: hidden;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fphoto.php%3Ffbid%3D2159719650710230%26set%3Dp.2159719650710230%26type%3D3&amp;width=500\" width=\"500\" height=\"422\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none; overflow: hidden;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/comment_embed.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fwotif%2Fphotos%2Fp.10155800111669538%2F10155800111669538%2F%3Ftype%3D3%26comment_id%3D10155802882734538&amp;include_parent=false\" width=\"560\" height=\"178\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Located on the Awhitu Peninsula, the Manukau Heads Lighthouse has incredible views and is one of the few NZ lighthouses that are open to the public. Great tip, Gavin!<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>2. Stop by Smokys<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none; overflow: hidden;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/comment_embed.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fwotif%2Fphotos%2Fp.10155800111669538%2F10155800111669538%2F%3Ftype%3D3%26comment_id%3D10155802129799538&amp;include_parent=false\" width=\"560\" height=\"162\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re hanging for a burger fix, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SmokysManurewa\/\">Smokys in Manurewa<\/a> is a hot favourite in town. Be prepared to queue up, though, \u2018cause these burgers are in high demand. See you in the line, Tarnz!<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>3. Totara Park is just the beginning<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none; overflow: hidden;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/comment_embed.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fwotif%2Fphotos%2Fp.10155800111669538%2F10155800111669538%2F%3Ftype%3D3%26comment_id%3D10155801982599538&amp;include_parent=false\" width=\"560\" height=\"181\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Not just for hikers, Totara Park is great for mountain biking too, with over 12km of trails to explore. We\u2019ll keep an eye out for those double shots next time we\u2019re in Devonport, Liza!<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>4. Oakley Creek Waterfall<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none; overflow: hidden;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fphoto.php%3Ffbid%3D1739628602812095%26set%3Dp.1739628602812095%26type%3D3&amp;width=500\" width=\"500\" height=\"380\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none; overflow: hidden;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/comment_embed.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fwotif%2Fphotos%2Fp.10155800111669538%2F10155800111669538%2F%3Ftype%3D3%26comment_id%3D10155802487019538&amp;include_parent=false\" width=\"560\" height=\"173\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Not only is it pretty, but Oakley Creek is the only waterfall in the Auckland city area and just a 15-minute drive from the centre of town. Thanks for the tip, Nikita.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>5. For the vegos<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none; overflow: hidden;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/comment_embed.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fwotif%2Fphotos%2Fp.10155800111669538%2F10155800111669538%2F%3Ftype%3D3%26comment_id%3D10155804026334538&amp;include_parent=false\" width=\"560\" height=\"161\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Vegetarians, rejoice! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sunflowerthairestaurant\/\">Sunflower Vegetarian Restaurant<\/a> is the ONLY vegan and vegetarian Thai restaurant in New Zealand. You\u2019ve gotta try the Pad Thai! We won\u2019t go hungry with you around, Sapphire \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>6. Get out of the city for the day<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none; overflow: hidden;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/comment_embed.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fwotif%2Fphotos%2Fp.10155800111669538%2F10155800111669538%2F%3Ftype%3D3%26comment_id%3D10155804113444538&amp;include_parent=false\" width=\"560\" height=\"141\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Not just for nature-lovers, Waiheke Island is home to vineyards, olive groves, and gorgeous beaches. And all just a 35-minute ferry trip from Auckland. Take us with you next time, Tracey.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>7. Save it for a rainy day<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none; overflow: hidden;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/comment_embed.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fwotif%2Fphotos%2Fp.10155800111669538%2F10155800111669538%2F%3Ftype%3D3%26comment_id%3D10155804263329538&amp;include_parent=false\" width=\"560\" height=\"141\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Great for kids and adults alike, the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aucklandmuseum.com\/\">Auckland Museum \u2013 Tamaki Paenga Hira<\/a> in Auckland Domain is home to the world\u2019s largest Maori and Pacific Island collections. Thanks for the rainy day tip, Donna!<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>8. Vintage railway<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none; overflow: hidden;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/comment_embed.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fwotif%2Fphotos%2Fp.10155800111669538%2F10155800111669538%2F%3Ftype%3D3%26comment_id%3D10155803403124538&amp;include_parent=false\" width=\"560\" height=\"161\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Take a journey back in time with a 15km steam train experience on the Glenbrook Vintage Railway. The scenery is just as impressive as the volunteers who operate and maintain the railway. Thanks for choo-choo-choosing to share this tip, Glenn.<\/p>\n<p>Got your own Auckland travel tips? Share them with us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/wotif\/photos\/p.10155800111669538\/10155800111669538\/?type=3&amp;theater&amp;brandcid=WOTIF-nz.display.BLOG.JUL-18-AUCKLAND-TIPS-BLOG-NZ.generic&amp;utm_source=BLOG&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_content=all&amp;utm_campaign=JUL-18-AUCKLAND-TIPS-BLOG-NZ\">Facebook!<\/a><\/p>\n<a class='vw-button vw-button--primary  vw-button--full-width' href='https:\/\/www.wotif.co.nz\/Auckland-Hotels.d178233.Travel-Guide-Hotels?brandcid=WOTIF-nz.display.BLOG.JUL-18-AUCKLAND-TIPS-BLOG-NZ.generic&#038;utm_source=BLOG&#038;utm_medium=display&#038;utm_content=all&#038;utm_campaign=JUL-18-AUCKLAND-TIPS-BLOG-NZ' target='_self'><i class=\"vw-icon icon-entypo-suitcase\"><\/i> Plan your Auckland getaway <\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Oh, Auckland. You gorgeous ol\u2019 harbour city, you. 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