1. Auckland Bridge Climb from Klook
Highlights:
- 1.5-hour experience climbing across the bridge
- Expert guide, commentary and safety equipment included
- Price: Child $90, adult $130
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Easter in Auckland: What’s open and things to do
Staying in town over the long weekend? Here’s how to keep busy.
Who doesn’t look forward to Easter? Not only do you get a full four paid days off, but it’s a chance to enjoy the last of the warm weather before winter sets in. Plus, you get to tuck into some tasty chocolate with family and friends.
Even if you’re not able to head away this year, there’s plenty to do in the City of Sails to keep you busy. And besides, who really wants to sit in those awful traffic jams trying to get up north or to the Coromandel anyway?
Things to do over Easter
2. Tiritiri Matangi Island Day Trip from Viator
Highlights:
- Approximately 8 hours
- Bird sanctuary visit, guided walk, free time and complimentary coffee and tea included
- Price: From $78 pp
3. Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Hobbiton Day Tour from Klook
Highlights:
- 11-hour day trip with transport from Auckland
- Includes entry to glowworm caves, boat ride and Hobbiton, with optional buffet lunch
- Price: $228
4. Mary Poppins from Ticketmaster NZ
Highlights:
- 2.5-hour show including interval
- Allocated seating – choose where you want to sit
- Price: $37
5. Kelly Tarlton's SEA LIFE Aquarium from RedBalloon NZ
Highlights:
- 2-3 hours
- Explore 13 themed zones and discover thousands of underwater creatures
- Price: Child $27, adult $39
6. Palm Springs Geothermal Pool from Groupon
Highlights:
- Stay as long as you like during opening hours
- Naturally heated pools to relax in with separate kids’ pools
- Price: $34 for a family of 4
7. Enjoi Waiheke Wine Tour from Groupon
Highlights:
- 7-hour experience
- Visit 3 or more vineyards and enjoy 4-5 complimentary tastings at each one
- Price: $129
8. 2020 Blues Super Rugby: Blues v Hurricanes from Ticketmaster NZ
Highlights:
- 2 hours including half-time entertainment
- Different ticket prices based on where you want to sit in the stadium
- Price: $26
What’s open over Easter?
New Zealand law states that shops must not be open on Good Friday and Easter Sunday, although in some regions, there are restrictions now in place to allow the opening of shops selling certain goods on Easter Sunday.
While malls and clothing retailers are not able to trade, you will find restaurants, garden centres and dairies with their doors open.
If you want to spend some of your Easter long weekend doing a spot of shopping, check out the opening hours for the major shopping centres in Auckland. Please note that these are subject to change as the trading hours are confirmed closer to Easter, so make sure to double-check online before leaving home.
| Shopping centre | Good Friday | Saturday | Easter Sunday | Easter Monday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvia Park | Closed | 9am-7pm | Closed | 9am-7pm |
| Westfield St Lukes | Closed | 9am-6pm | Closed | 9am-6pm |
| Westfield Newmarket | Closed | 9am-7pm | Closed | 9am-7pm |
| Westfield Albany | Closed | 9am-6pm | Closed | 9am-6pm |
| Westfield Manukau | Closed | 9am-6pm | Closed | 9am-6pm |
| LynnMall | Closed | 9am-6pm | Closed | 9am-6pm |
| Dress Smart | Closed | 10am-5pm | Closed | 10am-5pm |
| Glenfield Mall | Closed | 9am-6pm | Closed | 9am-6pm |
| NorthWest Shopping Centre | Closed | 9am-6pm | Closed | 10am-5:30pm |
| Pakuranga Plaza | Closed | 9am-6pm | Closed | 9am-6pm |
| Botany Town Centre | Closed | 9am-6pm | Closed | 9am-6pm |
| PAK’nSAVE Royal Oak | Closed | 8am-10pm | Closed | 8am-10pm |
| PAK’nSAVE Wairau Rd | Closed | 7am-10pm | Closed | 7am-10pm |
| PAK’nSAVE Albany | Closed | 8am-10pm | Closed | 8am-10pm |
| PAK’nSAVE Manukau | Closed | 8am-11pm | Closed | 8am-11pm |
| Countdown Greenlane | Closed | 6am-12pm | Closed | 6am-12pm |
| Countdown Auckland City | Closed | 6am-11pm | Closed | 6am-11pm |
| Countdown Ponsonby | Closed | 7am-10pm | Closed | 7am-10pm |
| Countdown Northcote | Closed | 7am-10pm | Closed | 7am-10pm |
| Countdown Meadowbank | Closed | 7am-10pm | Closed | 7am-10pm |
| The Warehouse Newmarket | Closed | 8am-9pm | Closed | 8am-9pm |
| The Warehouse St Lukes | Closed | 8am-9pm | Closed | 8am-9pm |
| The Warehouse Birkenhead | Closed | 8am-8pm | Closed | 8am-8pm |
| The Warehouse Sylvia Park | Closed | 8am-10pm | Closed | 8am-10pm |
| The Warehouse Birkenhead | Closed | 8am-9pm | Closed | 8am-9pm |
| Kmart St Lukes | Closed | 8am-midnight | Closed | 8am-midnight |
| Kmart Henderson | Closed | 8am-midnight | Closed | 8am-midnight |
| Kmart Manukau | Closed | 8am-midnight | Closed | 8am-midnight |
| Kmart Albany | Closed | 8am-midnight | Closed | 8am-midnight |
| Kmart Papatoetoe | Closed | 8am-midnight | Closed | 8am-midnight |
Top Easter deals
Snap Rentals
Auckland Airport car hire from $21 per day
Available for travel on select dates. Sample fare is for Compact Toyota Yaris Automatic. T&Cs apply.
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Groupon
Up to 70% off travel
Valid on select dates depending on the destination. Destinations include Gold Coast, Port Douglas, Bali, Phuket, Fiji, Vietnam, Auckland, Wellington and more. T&Cs apply.
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Adrenaline (AU)
Up to 50% off experiences + Extra $30 off with code
Coupon code valid on driving and flying experiences, water sports, land adventures etc when you spend $79 or more. Destinations include Auckland, Wellington and more. T&Cs apply.
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Viator
Up to 50% off tours and activities
Valid on select dates depending on the destinations. Destinations include London, Rome, Paris, Sydney, Reykjavik, Las Vegas, Auckland and more. T&Cs apply.
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Momondo
New Zealand flights from $68 each way
Available on flights from July - December 2020 to Queenstown, Christchurch Dunedin and more. Sample fare is Auckland-Wellington with Jetstar.
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Booking.com
Up to 15% off worldwide hotels
Available on stays from 1 June 2020 - 4 January 2021 in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Cape Town and more. T&Cs apply.
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Airbnb
New Zealand stays from AUD$28
Available on select dates from July 2020 onward for Auckland, Wellington, Queenstown and Christchurch stays. Sample stay is in a private room in Manawatu–Wanganui. T&Cs apply.
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Agoda
Up to 78% off Auckland hotels
Available on select stay dates in 2020. T&Cs apply.
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Groupon
Extra 15% off first Groupon purchase
Valid on all dates including holidays like Christmas for restaurants, spas, getaways, things to do and more. Available in all major New Zealand cities, including Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington. T&Cs apply.
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VRBO
Auckland hotels from $40 per night
Available for travel on select dates. Sample fare is for at Pinemoors A Modern Country Apartment near Auckland center. T&Cs apply.
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Skyscanner
Auckland flights from $41 each way
Available for travel on select dates on September 2020. Sample fare departs from Wellington.
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Skyscanner
Queenstown flights from $74 each way
Available for travel on select dates in October 2020. Sample fare departs from Auckland.
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Skyscanner
Rotorua flights from $60 each way
Available for travel on select dates in September 2020. Sample fare departs from Auckland.
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I Want That Flight
Cook Islands flights from $422 return
Available on select dates from September - November 2020. Sample fare is Auckland-Rarotonga with Jetstar.
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I Want That Flight
Domestic flights from $77 return
Available on flights until December 2020 to Christchurch, Queenstown and more. Sample fare is Wellington-Auckland with Jetstar.
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Lastminute.com.au
Up to 50% off New Zealand hotels
Available on select dates in Christchurch, Queenstown, Rotorua, Auckland and more. T&Cs apply.
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Momondo
Cook Island flights from $595 return
Available from September to October 2020. Sample fare is Auckland-Rarotonga with Jetstar.
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Momondo
Australia flights from $285 return
Available on flights from August - December 2020 to Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney and more. Sample fare is Auckland-Gold Coast with Jetstar.
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AAT Kings
$99 deposits on tours
Available on tours from 1 September 2020 - 31 October 2021. Destinations include Perth, Darwin, Melbourne, Auckland, Christchurch and more. T&Cs apply.
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AAT Kings
Up to 10% off guided holidays
Available on tours from 1 April 2021 - 31 March 2022 when you book and pay in full by 16 November 2020. Destinations include Perth, Darwin, Melbourne, Auckland, Christchurch and more. T&Cs apply.
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HomeAway
Auckland stays from $33/night
Available on select stay dates until December 2020. Sample stay at Bush Paradise.
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Get Your Guide
Auckland activities from $17
Available on select dates and activities including tours, attraction admissions, hop-on hop-off bus tours, cruises and more. T&Cs apply.
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Trip.com
Auckland stays from $11/night
Available on select dates in 2020. Sample stay is at Snow 'n' Surf Backpackers. T&Cs apply.
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Momondo
Auckland stays from $23/night
Available on select stay dates in 2020. Sample rate is for a stay at Nomads Auckland Backpackers. T&Cs apply.
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Airbnb
Auckland stays from AUD$18
Available on select dates from July 2020 onward. Sample stay is for a shared room in a house. T&Cs apply.
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RedBalloon NZ
Things to do in Auckland from $22
Available on select travel dates. Activities include hop on hop off bus tours, cruises, island day trips, classes, sailings and more. T&Cs apply.
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Discover Car Hire Ltd.
Auckland car hire from $13.41/day
Available for rental on select dates in 2020. Car types include economy, compact and more. T&Cs apply.
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Trafalgar
Up to $426 Australia and New Zealand tours
Available on select travel dates in 2020 and 2021. Destinations include Auckland, Wellington, Queenstown, Canberra, Melbourne and more. T&Cs apply.
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Booking.com
Auckland stays from $30/night
Available on select 2020 dates. Sample rate is for a stay at Grafton Backpackers. T&Cs apply.
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Get Your Guide
New Zealand activities from $89
Available on select dates to Auckland, Wellington, Queenstown, Rotorua and more. Activities include cruises, day tours, helicopter flights, wine tours and much more. T&Cs apply.
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HotelsCombined
Auckland stays from $19/night
Available on select 2020 dates. Sample accommodation is at Choice Backpackers. T&Cs apply.
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Wotif
New Zealand stays from $33/night
Available on select stay dates to Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin, Taupo and more. T&Cs apply.
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Bookabach
New Zealand stays from $85/night
Available on select 2020 dates to Auckland, Wellington, Hamilton and more. T&Cs apply.
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Lastminute.com.au
Up to 50% off Auckland hotels
Available on select 2020 dates. T&Cs apply.
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Klook
Up to 10% off things to do in Auckland
Available on select 2020 dates. Activities include skydiving, bridge climb, cruise, tours, zoo admissions and more. T&Cs apply.
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Hostelworld
Auckland stays from $13/night
Available on select stay dates in 2020. Sample rate is for a stay at Surf 'n' Snow Backpackers. T&Cs apply.
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Europcar
Up to 15% off Australia and New Zealand car hires
Available on 5+ day rentals until 15 December 2020. Destinations include Auckland, Queenstown, Christchurch, Melbourne and more. T&Cs apply.
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Contiki
Up to 15% off New Zealand tours
Available on select trips departing from 1 October 2020 onward. Destinations include Christchurch, Auckland, Rotorua, Queenstown, Wellington and more. T&Cs apply.
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AAT Kings
Up to 5% off on your next holiday with Kings Club
Become a member of Kings Club and receive an extra 5% off. Destinations include Auckland, Christchurch, Perth and more. T&Cs apply.
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Snap Rentals
Tesla car hire from $199 per day
Available for travel on select dates with Tesla Model S in Auckland City or Auckland Airport. T&Cs apply.
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