1. Auckland Bridge Climb from Klook New Zealand
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 New Zealand
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
Deal
Domestic flights from $41 return
Available on flights until December 2022. Sample fare is Auckland-Christchurch with Jetstar. Other destinations include Wellington, Napier, Rotorua and more.
Deal
Up to 15% off escapes
Available on stays until 30 September 2022. Destinations include Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and more. T&Cs apply.
Deal
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.
Deal
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.
Deal
New Zealand experiences for 2 from $35
Available on select dates and activities like tours, classes, parasailing, getaways, helicopter scenic flights and more. Destinations include Queenstown, Wellington, Tauranga, Auckland and more.
Deal
New Zealand stays from $14/night
Available on select stay dates in Auckland, Queenstown, Christchurch, Wellington, Rotorua and more. Sample rate is for a stay at K Road City Travellers. T&Cs apply.
Deal
Up to 60% off New Zealand hotels
Available on select stay dates in Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Hamilton, Wellington and more. T&Cs apply.
Code
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.
Deal
New Zealand cabin rentals from 40/night
Available on select dates in Auckland, Wellington, Hamilton, Tauranga, Queenstown and more. Sample stay is at Gisborne.
Deal
New Zealand studio rentals from 45/night
Available on select dates in Auckland, Wellington, Queenstown and more. Sample stay is at Manawatu - Wanganui.
Deal
New Zealand holiday home rentals from 50/night
Available on select dates in Auckland, Wellington, Queenstown and more. Sample stay is for an ocean view tiny house in Christchurch.
Deal
New Zealand stays from $46/night
Available on select stay dates until December 2021 in Auckland, Wellington, Hamilton and more. Sample stay is for a cabin in Mangawhai Park.
Deal
New Zealand activities from $34
Available on select travel dates to Auckland, Queenstown, Wellington, Christchurch and more. Activities include getaways, sightseeing cruises, walking tours and more. T&Cs apply.
Deal
Things to do in Auckland from $48
Available on select travel dates on activities including segway rides, surfing lessons, scuba dives, water rafting experiences and more. T&Cs apply.
Deal
New Zealand game tickets from $16
Available on select dates in Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington and more.
Deal
New Zealand activities from $8
Available on select dates on activities including food tours, bike hires, sightseeing cruises and attraction passes. Destinations include Auckland, Queenstown, Wellington, Christchurch, Wanaka and more.
Deal
New Zealand car hires from $39 per day
Available on select rental dates in Auckland, Christchurch and Queenstown. Sample rate is for a rental in Auckland. T&Cs apply.
Deal
New Zealand stays from $27/night
Available on select stays across Tauranga, Wellington, Queenstown, Christchurch and more. Sample rate is for a stay in Auckland. T&Cs apply.
Deal
Chaser campervan hires from $39/day
Available on select dates when you book am minimum of 5days rental in Auckland, Christchurch and Queenstown. T&Cs apply.
Deal
EV Electric campervan hires from $49/day
Available on select rental dates in Auckland, Christchurch and Queenstown. T&Cs apply.
Deal
Condo campervan hires from $39/day
Available on select dates when you book a minimum of 5 days rental. Destinations include Auckland, Christchurch and Queenstown. T&Cs apply.
Deal
Cabana campervan hires from $39/day
Available on select dates when you book a minimum of 5 days rental. Destinations include Auckland, Christchurch and Queenstown. T&Cs apply.
Deal
Up to 20% off Australia and New Zealand tours
Available on select travel dates to Uluru, Tasmania, Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Tauranga and more.
Deal
Up to 67% off Auckland stays
Available on select hotels in Auckland. T&Cs apply.
Code
Extra 10% off site-wide
Join Treat Me newsletter and receive up to 10% off with code. Destinations include Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Waikato, Tauranga, Hawkes Bay, Manawatu, Dunedin and more. T&Cs apply.
Deal
Auckland stays from $13/night
Available on select stay dates in 2021. Sample rate is for a stay at Surf 'n' Snow Backpackers. T&Cs apply.
Deal
Worldwide hotels from $30 each night
Available on select travel dates with hotels like Orbitz, AccorHotels and more. Sample price is for a stay in Auckland. Destinations include Wellington, Christchurch, Manila, Thailand, Bali, London, Rome, Johannesburg, Toronto, Sydney and more. T&Cs apply.
Deal
Up to 60% off Auckland stays
Available on select stay dates on Express Hotel Deals. T&Cs apply.
Deal
Up to 65% off New Zealand activities
Available on select travel dates in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and more. Activities include jet boat rides, Supercar driving experiences, winery tours and rafting. T&Cs apply.
Deal
Auckland stays from $52/night
Available on select stay dates. Sample rate is for a stay in a 3-star hotel near Auckland International Airport. T&Cs apply.
Deal
Up to 67% off New Zealand getaways
Available for travel on select dates until 2021. Destinations include Queenstown, Auckland, Christchurch, Waiheke Island and more. T&Cs apply.
Deal
Up to 30% off New Zealand car rentals
Available on select dates. Destinations include Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Queenstown and more. T&Cs apply.
Deal
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.
Deal
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.
Deal
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.
Deal
New Zealand music tickets from $40
Available on select dates in Auckland, Dunedin, Wellington and more.
Deal
Queenstown getaways with flights from AUD$383
Available on select travel dates departing from Auckland, Christchurch and more. Sample rate is for a 2-night stay Tahuna Pod Hostel. T&Cs apply.
Deal
Auckland stays from $27/night
Available on select stay dates. Sample rate is for a room near the beach. T&Cs apply.
Deal
Auckland car hires from $21/day
Available on select rental dates. Sample rate is for a Toyota Mazda 2 with Yes Rentals. T&Cs apply.
Deal
New Zealand studio stays from $107/night
Available on select travel dates in Auckland, Wellington, Queenstown and more. Sample stay is near Himatangi Beach. T&Cs apply.
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