Top 5 Things to Do in Auckland
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Dining in the heart of Auckland
The Viaduct Harbour offers an extensive array of restaurants & bars
What to do in Auckland? The Viaduct Harbour offers an extensive array of restaurants and bars to choose from. Options range from alfresco dinning at Mecca Café to good old-fashioned pubs, all located at the front door of The Sebel Suites Auckland and Sebel guests have six restaurants and bars to choose from which offer charge back facilities.
Mecca Café offers breakfast, lunch and dinner menus which focus on modern cuisine with a strong Mediterranean influence, and the ultimate in fresh roasted coffee. A popular, stylish cafe that offers a warm and friendly atmosphere with indoor & outdoor dining.Tucked away, underneath The Sebel Suites Auckland you will find Bubble Bar. Bubble Champagne and Cocktail Bar serves an excellent array of tempting beverages and snacks in stylish surrounds.
Kermadec specialises in premium fresh seafood, selected daily from the local fresh fish market. With both a brasserie & fine dining restaurant the aim is to not only provide the freshest of seafood but to deliver a uniquely New Zealand dining experience.
Cin Cin On Quay is located in the historic Ferry Building on the waterfront overlooking the Harbour. This legendary downtown restaurant has become one of Auckland’s landmark eating and drinking spots: featuring modern European cuisine combined with New Zealand’s finest produce and one of the most extensive wine lists in the country.
Located in the heart of the viaduct harbour precinct, O'Hagans Irish Pub and Danny Doolan’s are the quintessential Irish Bar's. While enjoying one of their delicious hearty meals, choose from a wide range of local or imported beers, as well as premium spirits and award winning local wines.
Immediately outside The Sebel Suites Auckland you will find Fox’s Ale House – ‘home of sport in the Viaduct’. Fox’s Ale House embraces friendly people, warm atmosphere, great tunes, hearty food, cold beer & sport on the telly.
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Sailing Auckland Harbour and Dolphin Cruises
Jump on board an actual America's cup yacht and experience it first hand
Join the team at Sail NZ for an unforgettable two-hour sailing experience. A unique opportunity to participate a crew on an actual America’s Cup yacht. Take the helm, exert energy on the grinders or sit back and enjoy the ride as you sail the beautiful Waitemata Harbour. Additional to the daily sailings, group charters are available. The ideal tool for networking, an impressive corporate function or exciting social occasion.
Auckland’s Whale and Dolphin Safari is considered one of the most biologically and geographically diverse marine parks in the world. 22 species of marine mammal have been identified in the Hauraki Gulf, almost 1/3 of the entire world’s population of species.
Every safari is different but will include: Dolphins viewed on over 90% of trips, whales viewed on 75% of trips, Cruise and commentary amongst the Gulf Islands plus culture and History of Auckland and the Hauraki Gulf, Fully licensed bar and snacks available for purchase.
The Sail NZ office is located directly outside The Sebel Suites Auckland -
Maritime Museum
Auckland's waterfront is home to the New Zealand National Maritime Museum
Located only 2 minutes from The Sebel Suites, Auckland's vibrant waterfront is home to the New Zealand National Maritime Museum, one of the finest in the world.
A visit here promises a broad overview of New Zealand rich maritime heritage. As our Maori name, Te Huiteanaui-A-Tangaroa (holder of the treasures of Tangaroa - of the Sea God) suggests this museum stores many of our nation's treasures. The displays are original from boats to life-size exhibits and include an amazing collection of models and artifacts.
As an island nation New Zealand has an exceptional relationship with the sea. Our maritime heritage is rich with tales of exploration, discovery, design and success. -
Sky Tower
A truly captivating experience awaits visitors to Auckland...
Experience the Sky Tower, a short 10-minute walk from The Sebel Suites Auckland.
From a staggering 220 metres above the city you’ll find spectacular 360 degree views from 3 separate viewing platforms. You will be amazed at what you can see from Sky Tower’s breathtaking viewing platforms including Auckland Landmarks, 50 islands and 48 volcanoes just to name a few.
Whilst you are up there, take up the opportunity of the Sky Jump! Sky Jump is a whole new way of falling off things. Unlike bungy there is no hanging upside down or bouncing around. You simply fall – fast and smooth- for 192 metres.
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Auckland Bridge Climb
A 1.5-hour adventure under, around, up and over the Auckland Harbour Bridge
The Auckland Bridge Climb takes you on a 1.5-hour adventure under, around, up and over the iconic Auckland Harbour Bridge. Explore, Discover and Learn!
Here is your chance to be Spiderman. Spanning a harbour so beautiful it brings tears to the eyes of even the most hardened, this full clamber will have you clamoring for more. Only AJ Hackett Bungy can offer you this level of access to the Auckland Harbour Bridge; and this is the one and only Bridge Climb in New Zealand, coming complete with your very own tour guide. Lasting for 1 1/2 hours, this climb will have you wondering whether to look at your feet or focus on the spectacular views.
Should you wish to experience the Auckland Bridge Climb, we have a fantastic, exclusive package available at The Sebel Suites Auckland.
