$0-$10

Auckland Museum, Auckland Domain and Victoria Park Markets


Transport:
-Catch a Maxx bus from Constellation Bus Station to Britomart Place, Auckland Central. 
- Walk down towards Queen St and catch a Link bus.
- Get off on the Parnell bus stop.
- Once you have visited the Museum and the Domain then catch the Link bus from the Parnell stop and  get off at the Victoria Park Markets stop.
- Once you have visited Victoria Park Markets catch the Link bus back to Queen St.
- Walk to Britomart Place and catch the Maxx bus to Constellation Bus Station.

Price:

Maxx bus return fare = $5.00
Link bus - $1.70 x 3 = $5.10
Auckland Museum = FREE
Auckland Domain = FREE
Park Victoria Markets = FREE
TOTAL: $10.10


Our thoughts:
From our short walk from Parnell bus stop we arrived at the Auckland Museum. There was no entry fee but there was the option to give a small coin donation. We then had to hand our bags in before we went through the Museum which could be collected on the way out. Going through the Museum there were many different expeditions to view as well as hand on interactive activities to take part in. The museum was very interesting for tourists visiting Auckland that are wanting to learn more about the culture or history but for an everyday Aucklander it isn't that exciting.
Next we went to the Auckland Domain which is a big park full of greenery would would be great for a picnic with the kids. 
After the Domain we went to the Victoria Park Markets, there were many shops/stalls with little nifty bits and bobs to buy. We discovered after 5 minutes of walking around that the stalls were repeating themselves and there wasn't that much to do or buy after all.

Victoria Park Markets

Open hours at the Museum

Auckland Museum

$10-$30

Sky tower and IMAX cinemas


Transport:
-Catch Maxx bus from Constellation Bus Station to Brittomart.  
-Walk down Queen Street towards destinations.
-When finished catch Maxx bus back from Brittomart to Constellation Bus Station.

Price:
Maxx bus = $2.50 x 2
Skytower = $15.00
IMAX Cinemas = $14.50
TOTAL = $34.50


Our thoughts:
After a twenty minute bus ride into the city, we hopped off the bus to head towards the Skytower. We had to pay a $15.00 entry fee to go up to the viewing deck which was all well worth it, because of the amazing views that we were able to experience seeing. After leaving the Skytower, we made our way to the IMAX Cinemas where we had to pay a little extra than we expected as most of the movies are in 3D. All in all though, it was a great day, we would recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing day out.

$30-$50

Mission Bay and Kelly Tarltons

Transport:

- Catch Maxx bus from Constellation bus station to go to Britomart.

- Get off at Britomart and walk towards Tyler street, (D13) bus station.

- Catch the Metrolink bus to Otahuhu Via Mission Bay.

- Get off at Kelly Tarltons.

- Once visited Kelly Tarltons take a 10minute walk towards the Mission Bay shops.

- After the Mission Bay shops catch the Metrolink bus back to Britomart.

- Then once arrived at Britomart, catch the Maxx bus back to Constellation bus station.

Price:

Maxx bus = $2.50 x 2

Metrolink bus = $1.70 x 2

Kelly Tarltons = $23.00 (student price)

Mission Bay beach/park = FREE

TOTAL: $ 31.40

Our thoughts:

We were lucky enough to have nice sunny weather so it was great for travelling and walking around. There was quite a lot of different buses that we had to catch to finally arrive at our destination but overall the travelling was well worth it. There was a wide variety of 'things' to see at Kelly Tarltons even a few rides. It was probably more suitable for younger children and isn't as exciting for teenagers from the ages of 13- 18 and also had a high entry fee which wasn't so nice for the wallet, but if you haven't visited it before it is definitely worth while having a day out to look at. After Kelly Tarltons we took about a 10 minute walk towards the local Mission Bay shops where there were a few places to buy lunch as well as a lovely beach which is perfect for a picnic. 

$50 and over