Here are 13 ideas for fun things to do in Auckland that (mostly) don't involve being outside in the rain.
1. Te Uru Waitākere Contemporary Gallery
Art out west from some of New Zealand's best in the restored Lopdell Precinct in Titirangi.
2. Auckland Museum
Be sure to check out Volume: Making Music in Aotearoa .
3. The Wintergardens
Wander among tropical and temperate plant species in the heritage greenhouses, built just after the First World War.
4. Te Toi Uku Clayworks
Te Toi Uku houses a large collection of Crown Lynn Pottery, as well as ceramics machinery and work by New Zealand artists.
5. Kumeū Arts Centre
Kumeū Arts Centre offers classes, untutored groups, events, workshops, festival and exhibitions.
6. Māngere Arts Centre Ngā Tohu o Uenuku
Ngā Tohu o Uenuku presents the diversity of arts, crafts and cultural activities that underpin the unique character of Māngere.
7. Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
World-class collections of Māori and Pacific Island art, and international paintings, sculptures and prints ranging from the 11th century to the present day.
8. Te Tuhi Centre for the Arts
A contemporary art gallery in Pakuranga that presents exhibitions and projects by New Zealand and international artists.
9. Corban Estate Arts Centre
Home to exhibition galleries, a cafe, gallery shop, and artist’s studios.
10. Fresh Gallery Ōtara
Home to an exciting array of contemporary works, Fresh Gallery Ōtara is a partnership between the Ōtara community and Auckland Council.
11. Waiheke Community Art Gallery
Bringing the best of New Zealand art to the island while offering the best of Waiheke art to the world.
12. The New Zealand Maritime Museum Hui Te Ananui a Tangaroa
Find out how the first Pacific voyagers navigated to Aotearoa, meet some modern maritime heroes, and discover New Zealand's seagoing history.
13. MOTAT | The Museum of Transport and Technology
New Zealand's largest transport, technology and social history museum.
