Rising 196 metres above the city, Maungawhau / Mount Eden is the tallest volcanic cone in Auckland and one of its most iconic landmarks. From the summit, you get sweeping 360° views—harbour to harbour, with the skyline, volcanic field, and surrounding suburbs all laid out below.

Just a short stroll from Maungawhau / Mount Eden, Mount Eden Village is one of Auckland’s most appealing neighbourhood hubs—laid-back, walkable, and full of personality. It blends historic charm with a modern food scene, making it a natural stop before or after heading up the volcano.

Britomart is the main transport and lifestyle hub of Auckland—where trains, buses, ferries, shopping, and some of the city’s best dining all come together in one compact waterfront precinct. At its core is the underground Britomart Transport Centre, the busiest station in New Zealand. From here you can: Catch trains across Auckland (including to Mount Eden) Connect to major bus routes Walk a few minutes to ferries serving the harbour and islands It’s the starting point for many city journeys.

Located on the edge of Albert Park in central Auckland, the Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki is the country’s largest and most significant public art gallery—home to an outstanding collection spanning Māori, Pacific, New Zealand, and international works.

The City Rail Link (CRL) is the largest transport infrastructure project ever built in Auckland, completely reshaping how people move through the city. It’s a 3.45 km underground rail line that turns the old city-centre network into a fast, high-capacity loop.