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Home > New Zealand > 7 Free Things To Do in Auckland, New Zealand

7 Free Things To Do in Auckland, New Zealand

By Dymphe / June 3, 2022

Looking for the best free things to do in Auckland, New Zealand? Here you'll find a list of the free things you definitely should not miss if you're on a budget!

Table of Contents

  • 1. Visit Cornwall Park
  • 2. Listen to live music
  • 3. Go to the Auckland Botanic Gardens
  • 4. Do a free walking tour
  • 5. Get a view over the city from a volcano
  • 6. See some free art
  • 7. Watch a free movie

1. Visit Cornwall Park

For a great park in Auckland, check out Cornwall Park!

Here you can go to relax, stroll, jog or do something else you like to do.

Also, One Tree Hill is located beside it, which is a volcanic peak from which you can get a great view over the city.

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2. Listen to live music

Looking for free music while in Auckland? Then go to one of several bars and restaurants, because all types of artists play music there!

Guitar player

3. Go to the Auckland Botanic Gardens

At the Auckland Botanic Gardens, you'll find a beautiful garden with a vast diversity of plants.

Furthermore, the garden focuses on the creation of unique gardens and landscapes. Therefore, it is a beautiful place to be!

Moreover, the garden can be visited completely for free and many do this, as the garden attracts almost a million annual visitors.

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4. Do a free walking tour

For a great way to experience the city, do a walking tour!

During this tour, you will learn about the history and culture of the city at the hand of a local guide. So this is a very interesting activity. For example, one of the best walking tours can be found on this page!

Auckland, New Zealand

5. Get a view over the city from a volcano

There are many volcanoes in Auckland (almost 50!).

One of them is Mount Eden.

From here you are able to get a great view over the city and at the same time get the remarkable experience of walking on top of a volcano!

Therefore, it's really one of the most fun free things to do in Auckland!

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6. See some free art

If you are a New Zealand Citizen you can visit the Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki for free.

It's amazing because it has the largest collection of art in New Zealand.

For example, you'll see works by European old masters, many New Zealand artists, and objects from the middle ages!

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7. Watch a free movie

During the summer (from December to February), you can catch a free movie at Silo Cinema!

You'll find here many genres that include blockbusters and classic movies, so there will definitely be something for your liking.

Furthermore, all are free to enjoy for the public!

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  • Hi there! I’m Dymphe, a travel blogger and content creator with a passion for exploring beautiful destinations and travel photography. I’ve been traveling for years and I decided to start this blog to help you do the same in Europe, the United States, and beyond. More about me.

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