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Skydive Auckland Ltd.
No. 10 of Best Things to Do in Auckland

Skydive Auckland Ltd.

5.3
5.0/5
4 reviews

Auckland skydiving will take you to experience the thrill of free fall, gliding in the air overlooking the city of Auckland and its surrounding vast scenery. The base is fully equipped, and there are a large number of experienced skydiving instructors, so there is no need to worry about safety issues.

Parakai · 866m from downtown
Sky Tower
2026 Global 100 - Night Attractions

Sky Tower

8.7
4.6/5
1k reviews

As an iconic landmark of Auckland, the Sky Tower stands 328 m tall and is connected to other buildings, forming a massive city in the sky. The Sky Tower features three transparent elevators traveling at 18 km per hour, reaching the observation deck in just 40 seconds to overlook the entire Auckland cityscape. In the evening, you can enjoy the beautiful sunset and Auckland's night views. Beyond regular sightseeing, the tower also offers a range of high-altitude experiences. SkyWalk lets visitors walk on a handrail-free walkway around the tower exterior at 192 m high, led by a professional guide and secured with safety ropes, suitable for thrill-seekers. SkyJump involves jumping from 192 m along a guide cable, with descent speeds reaching approximately 85 km per hour. Group visitors can also join the Skyline climb activity, reaching about 300 m to overlook the city up close. Ascending the tower in the evening allows you to enjoy both the sunset and the city's night views in transition, with Auckland's skyline under changing light presenting a distinctive scene. △ Climb the 328 m Sky Tower △Overlooking the beautiful city night view △ Take on more exciting projects

Auckland · 36.4 km from Parakai
Muriwai Gannet Colony

Muriwai Gannet Colony

5.5
3.7/5
33 reviews

Muriwai Gannet Colony is located at the southern end of Muriwai Beach on the west coast of Auckland, about a 1-hour drive from the city center. It covers a vast area and is one of the few places in New Zealand where you can see wild gannets up close on land. The habitat extends from the cliff top to two steep offshore islands. A short walk along the cliff-top trail from the parking lot leads to the viewing platform, where you can see the dense nests right before your eyes. From August to March of the following year, thousands of pairs of gannets nest and raise their chicks here. Nests are often only a few centimeters apart, yet the gannets can circle and slow down in the air, avoid the sharp beaks of neighboring birds, and land steadily back at their own nests. The island has a wide black sand beach. The fine sand is black due to iron content from ancient volcanoes and stretches for dozens of km to the north, making it one of the famous black sand beaches on Auckland's west coast.

Muriwai · 19.4 km from Parakai
Auckland Zoo
No. 1 of Family-friendly Attractions in New Zealand

Auckland Zoo

7.2
4.5/5
179 reviews

Auckland Zoo is one of New Zealand's leading zoos in terms of animal species and quantity, with approximately 130 species and over 2,000 animals living within the park. One of the zoo's highlights is the Te Wao Nui precinct, which occupies about one-fifth of the park's total area and brings together over 100 species of native New Zealand plants and approximately 60 species of native animals. At Auckland Zoo, you will experience an unforgettable wildlife journey. Home to approx. 130 species from New Zealand and around the world, the zoo is set in lush, natural-habitat-inspired environments that offer you the chance to get up close to amazing wildlife while learning about animal conservation and care. The zoo is ideal for families, couples, and nature lovers, combining education, entertainment, and an immersive environment for visitors to explore for a full day

Auckland · 34.5 km from Parakai
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium
2026 Global 100 - Family-friendly Attractions

SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium

7.8
4.4/5
315 reviews

SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium is an aquarium converted from an abandoned underground sewage storage tank, completed by the New Zealand marine archaeologist Mr. Kelly Tarlton over approx. 10 months. SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium features 8 major exhibition themes, each with its own distinctive features. In the captivating winter wonderland, you can walk through the exhibition area into a viewing area at minus two degrees, to watch king penguins and gentoo penguins walking on artificial snow or diving underwater. You can also, inside the transparent acrylic view tunnel of SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium, feel the thrill of great sharks and devil rays swimming past you, and witness how the mighty large lobsters live in harmony with their neighbors. If you want to observe up close, you can put yourself in a cage and enter the shark viewing pool. △ Observe giant sharks up close △ Learn more about marine life in the Southern Hemisphere △ Watch the adorable feeding process of the king penguin and gentoo penguin flocks

Auckland · 40.4 km from Parakai
Auckland War Memorial Museum
No. 3 of Best Things to Do in Auckland

Auckland War Memorial Museum

7.5
4.6/5
343 reviews

Auckland Museum is regarded as one of the finest Museums in the Southern Hemisphere and is renowned for its unique collection of Māori and Pacific treasures. It is also a war memorial for the Auckland province. Housed in one of the country's finest heritage buildings, the Museum tells the story of New Zealand as a nation; from award-winning natural history exhibits to galleries which investigate New Zealand's cultural origins. Scars on the Heart, the Museum's war memorial gallery, tells the story of New Zealand at war, while He Taonga Māori - the Museum's Māori treasures gallery, displays over 2,000 priceless Māori artefacts, including rare carvings and the last great Māori war canoe carved from a giant Totara tree. The Museum is home to an ever-evolving host of galleries and special exhibitions, including Tāmaki Herenga Waka, a contemporary gallery dedicated to the stories of Auckland and the people who call it home. The Imaginarium is the new children's gallery where learning is curiosity lead, and awe-inspiring.

Auckland · 38.3 km from Parakai
Weta Workshop Unleashed
No. 5 of Best Things to Do in Auckland

Weta Workshop Unleashed

6.8
4.5/5
19 reviews

Weta Workshop UnleashedActually located in Wellington, the capital of New Zealand, not Auckland, this is a globally renowned film special effects and prop production company. Visitors can personally experience the prop-making process, touch props, take photos, and even try out some fun props themselves. Additionally, knowledgeable guides lead in-depth explorations of various props and models in the studio.

Auckland · 36.4 km from Parakai
Auckland Whale & Dolphin Tour

Auckland Whale & Dolphin Tour

6.6
3.2/5
31 reviews

A speedboat specially designed for watching dolphins will depart from the Viaduct Harbour and shuttle through the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park (HaurakiGulfMarinePark). In about 4 and a half hours, you have a high probability of encountering dolphins and whales. It will be a wonderful yacht trip.

Auckland · 36 km from Parakai
Tree Adventures

Tree Adventures

2.9

This company offers guided forest adventure experiences. Through their immersive forest obstacle courses, visitors can traverse ziplines and sky bridges.

Muriwai · 9.1 km from Parakai
Queen Street
No. 3 of Night Attractions in Auckland

Queen Street

6
4.4/5
269 reviews

Queen Street is the core commercial main street in downtown Auckland, New Zealand. It was formed at the beginning of Auckland's founding in 1840 and was named after Queen Victoria. Its northern end reaches the wharf area by Waitemata Harbour, adjacent to the ferry terminal. Following a gentle slope upwards, it reaches Karangahape Road,running through the entire city center, with Auckland's commercial fabric and urban memories spread out along this line. A mix of old and new buildings and glass-curtain skyscrapers outlines Auckland's highly recognizable urban streetscape. As the main street where Auckland's commercial popularity is concentrated, it is densely packed with international brand stores, duty-free shops, wool product and souvenir shops, cafes, and restaurants from various countries, with street performances dotting the area year-round.

Auckland · 33.9 km from Parakai

Experiences you can't miss in Parakai

Featured Culture & history in Parakai

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All Blacks Experience: Interactive Guided Cultural Tour
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All Blacks Experience: Interactive Guided Cultural Tour

4.6/5
· 226 reviews
Duration: 90 mins
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New Zealand North Island Weta Workshop Unleashed 90-min tour [optional Chinese/English]
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New Zealand North Island Weta Workshop Unleashed 90-min tour [optional Chinese/English]

Duration: 1 hr
English
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Auckland join-in tour 1-day tour: Honey center + Sheepworld Farm & Café + city [English tour]
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Auckland join-in tour 1-day tour: Honey center + Sheepworld Farm & Café + city [English tour]

Duration: 7.7 hrs
English
From€155.72
Skip the Line: Auckland Museum General Admission Ticket
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Skip the Line: Auckland Museum General Admission Ticket

4.4/5
· 77 reviews
Duration: 3–4 hrs
Free cancellation
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Auckland: Wētā Workshop Unleashed Immersive Movie Tour
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Auckland: Wētā Workshop Unleashed Immersive Movie Tour

4.7/5
· 130 reviews
Duration: 1.5 hrs
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23 consecutive positive reviews
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Auckland Harbor Bridge: Bridge Climb
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Auckland Harbor Bridge: Bridge Climb

5.0/5
· 3 reviews
Duration: 2 hrs
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New Zealand Sky Tower: Auckland's rise in-depth tour 2 hours (admission ticket included)
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New Zealand Sky Tower: Auckland's rise in-depth tour 2 hours (admission ticket included)

Duration: 2 hrs
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Waiheke Island: Māori Culture, Art, Wine & Scenic Walk
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Waiheke Island: Māori Culture, Art, Wine & Scenic Walk

Duration: 6 hrs
Free cancellation
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Featured Day tours in Parakai

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Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets
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Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets

4.6/5
· 833 reviews· 97 booked
Duration: 1 day
English
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46 consecutive positive reviews
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Auckland Whale & Dolphin Tour, explore Hauraki Gulf marine park
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Auckland Whale & Dolphin Tour, explore Hauraki Gulf marine park

4.0/5
· 5 reviews· 115 booked
Duration: 4.5 hrs
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Auckland: Sky Tower SkyWalk - 192m High Edge Walk
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Auckland: Sky Tower SkyWalk - 192m High Edge Walk

5.0/5
· 41 reviews
Duration: 1.5 hrs
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41 consecutive positive reviews
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Waiheke Island Scenic Wine Tour: 3 Best Vineyards on the Island
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Waiheke Island Scenic Wine Tour: 3 Best Vineyards on the Island

4.8/5
· 107 reviews
Duration: 5 hrs
English
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Kayaking experience in Auckland, New Zealand [Rangitoto Island/city night paddling | optional sunset]
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Kayaking experience in Auckland, New Zealand [Rangitoto Island/city night paddling | optional sunset]

Duration: 2 hrs
English
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Classic sightseeing train journey in North Island, New Zealand: Auckland - Hamilton - Wellington (one-way)
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Classic sightseeing train journey in North Island, New Zealand: Auckland - Hamilton - Wellington (one-way)

Duration: 15.3 hrs
English
From€193.03
Auckland Hauraki Gulf Whale and Dolphin Discovery Tour
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Auckland Hauraki Gulf Whale and Dolphin Discovery Tour

Duration: 4.5 hrs
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Auckland whale and dolphin watching half-day cruise [interact with wildlife in Hauraki Gulf]
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Auckland whale and dolphin watching half-day cruise [interact with wildlife in Hauraki Gulf]

Duration: 4.5 hrs
English
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Featured Food & drink in Parakai

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Orbit 360° revolving restaurant in Auckland, New Zealand (high-altitude views + harbor cityscape)
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Orbit 360° revolving restaurant in Auckland, New Zealand (high-altitude views + harbor cityscape)

Duration: 2 hrs
English
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Auckland, New Zealand cocoro popular restaurant reservation service
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Auckland, New Zealand cocoro popular restaurant reservation service

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Depot Eatery in Auckland, New Zealand
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Depot Eatery in Auckland, New Zealand

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Auckland's Amano, the trending restaurant reservation service in New Zealand
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Auckland's Amano, the trending restaurant reservation service in New Zealand

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Auckland's Amano, the trending restaurant reservation service in New Zealand
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Auckland's Amano, the trending restaurant reservation service in New Zealand

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Waiheke Island: 3 Vineyards, Stunning Views & Wine Tastings
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Waiheke Island: 3 Vineyards, Stunning Views & Wine Tastings

4.9/5
· 76 reviews· 21 booked
Duration: 5 hrs
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55 consecutive positive reviews
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Waiheke Island: Premium Wine Tastings & Gourmet Beachfront Lunch
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Waiheke Island: Premium Wine Tastings & Gourmet Beachfront Lunch

4.8/5
· 60 reviews
Duration: 5 hrs
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34 consecutive positive reviews
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Free things to do in Parakai

Muriwai Gannet Colony

Muriwai Gannet Colony

5.5
3.7/5
33 reviews
Muriwai · 19.4 km from Parakai
Queen Street

Queen Street

6
4.4/5
269 reviews
Auckland · 33.9 km from Parakai
Muriwai Beach

Muriwai Beach

3.9
4.3/5
95 reviews
Muriwai · 18.9 km from Parakai
Auckland Harbour Bridge

Auckland Harbour Bridge

5.6
4.2/5
169 reviews
Auckland · 34 km from Parakai
Mount Eden

Mount Eden

6
4.6/5
507 reviews
Auckland · 38 km from Parakai
Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill

Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill

5.7
4.3/5
165 reviews
Auckland · 41.4 km from Parakai
Redwoods – Whakarewarewa Forest

Redwoods – Whakarewarewa Forest

7.9
4.5/5
149 reviews
New Zealand · Rotorua
Piha Beach

Piha Beach

4.8
4.2/5
70 reviews
Piha · 33.3 km from Parakai
Auckland Domain

Auckland Domain

5.2
4.4/5
208 reviews
Auckland · 38 km from Parakai

What travellers say about Parakai

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M35***24May 1, 2020
5.0
Take a plane from Auckland 16,500 feet high at a speed of 200km per hour to freely fall, and glide freely under the vast sky like a bird in the sky. It feels great

Skydive Auckland Ltd.

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Anonymous userOctober 20, 2026
4.0
This activity is a little thrilling, quite good, and very safe; I checked the safety belt several times. Originally, besides bungee jumping, there was also a skywalk, but due to unclear information in the travel advertisement, we only did the bungee jumping. There weren't many people doing it now. Afterwards, you get a free tour of the Sky Tower.

Sky Tower

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多多December 9, 2020
4.0
The kids loved it, it was great! Although it was a bit boring on the way because it took more than an hour to drive, it was worth it when we got there! The beach, gannets, the sea, everything, it was great. At the end of the trip, the kids could play in a play gound for a while, it was fun!!! The only small drawback was that the bird droppings were a bit smelly.

Muriwai Gannet Colony

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M43***57May 11, 2026
5.0
It was so much fun! There were so many animals, especially the kiwi, New Zealand's national bird, which is as rare as the giant panda. I got a really clear picture of it, and I was so happy! Actually, this zoo is one of the most interesting and beautiful zoos I've ever been to. The animals were incredibly energetic and visibly healthy. The park is huge and all green, and there are many entertaining shows.

Auckland Zoo

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Anonymous userAugust 14, 2026
5.0
We went as a family and had a great time! Well worth the money and saved heaps booking on here.

SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium

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_TI***u6August 21, 2026
5.0
Excellent museum with lots of interesting exhibits on Māori history, natural history and military history of NZ.

Auckland War Memorial Museum

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PhdthaoNovember 2, 2026
4.0
The place is interesting and the tour guide is informative. However, I had a bit of a hassle booking it through the supplier. The place closes at 6pm on weekdays and somehow a 6:30pm tour was available which I booked. This caused a lot of confusion. I called the shop and they said my booking was for 2:10pm which I had missed. I then had to ask Trip.com to reschedule. The last tour was at 4:10pm and I only received a confirmation five minutes before that. I had already walked to the place in advance and luckily got there on time. While this particular booking wasn’t great, the overall experience at the place was positive.

Weta Workshop Unleashed

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Anonymous userNovember 6, 2026
5.0
As the boat left the dock, I was filled with anticipation, looking back at the scenery of Auckland with excitement. After about 5 hours, we saw a whale spouting water. The spout wasn't large, and the whale's leap from the water was fleeting, quite different from the images in the promotional posters. But I'll still give it a positive review; after all, whale sightings are a matter of luck, so I'll just consider it a sunbathing trip! ☀️☀️☀️

Auckland Whale & Dolphin Tour

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Kimi_jmJuly 12, 2020
5.0
The main street in the center of Auckland, a major city on New Zealand's North Island. Administrative agencies and businesses are scattered all over the street, as well as various food stores. The Sky Tower is also next to it, and the University of Auckland is also next to it. At the end, there are many sailboats parked in the Auckland Harbor. It is very comfortable to blow the sea breeze.

Queen Street

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What are the must-do things in Parakai?

Don't miss these attractions in Parakai: Skydive Auckland Ltd., Sky Tower, and Muriwai Gannet Colony. If you like Culture & history, try All Blacks Experience: Interactive Guided Cultural Tour. If you enjoy Day tours, try Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets.

You can give Orbit 360° revolving restaurant in Auckland, New Zealand (high-altitude views + harbor cityscape) and Auckland, New Zealand cocoro popular restaurant reservation service a try. Before you go, please check their opening hours and menus online. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak hours.

When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include Waiheke Island: Ferry & Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Tickets, Auckland Whale & Dolphin Tour, explore Hauraki Gulf marine park, and Auckland: Sky Tower SkyWalk - 192m High Edge Walk. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

As of November 13, 2026, the reference price for day tours and activities in Parakai is around EUR 52.16 – EUR 193.03. Rates vary by duration, group size, transport, tickets, meals, and any special admission requirements. Before you book, please confirm the billing currency and whether the price is quoted per person or per group.

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