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
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 |
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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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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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Auckland flights from $89 return
Available on select dates until February 2021. Sample fare departs from Wellington with Jetstar. T&Cs apply.
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New Zealand stays from $15/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.
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New Zealand flights from $87 return
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Available on select stay dates in Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin, Christchurch, Taupo and more. T&Cs apply.
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New Zealand stays from $12 per night
Available on select dates until 2021. Destinations include Dunedin, Wellington, Queenstown, Christchurch, Nelson and more. Sample stay is for a shared room in Auckland. T&Cs apply.
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