Hi! I’m Mari. I’m from the United States,
but I’ve been living in New Zealand for about three years now.
Today I’m guest vlogging for EF Language Schools
and I’m going to show you some of my favourite things to do here in Auckland.
The street behind me is Queen Street and it’s the main street through Auckland city centre.
It’s where a lot of action happens and there’s also a ton of cute little side streets that go off of it.
Like Vulcan Lane
and also Fort Street where the EF Language School is located.
So, if you’re going to school here, it’s super centrally located to everything that’s happening in the city centre.
One thing I love is coming down to Silo Park. It’s at the end of the Wharf here.
You go through the Wynyard Quarter.
The Wynyard Quarter is also really cool to check out with all the free activities and
things to do and look at - and tons of boats. There are so many boats to look at.
But yeah, I love it down here. You have great views. The Sky Tower is there.
In the summer, they show free movies here in the park, which is awesome.
And at night, they have a little food truck area over here with lawn games.
It’s fun and cheap and a really good activity to do.
In the day, it’s cool. You can walk up on the structure and see the nice views.
You can also see the Auckland Harbour Bridge and enjoy all the city has to offer,
and enjoy being surrounded by water here.
One of my favourite things to do in Auckland is to head down to the Wharf and jump on a ferry.
There are several islands that you can go to.
Waiheke is a great one. There are tons of beaches and wine tasting. It’s really peaceful.
Another one of my favourite islands that you can go to is Rangitoto.
You can walk up to the top of an old volcano and just see incredible views.
The ferry ride is great itself.
You can also take ferries to other parts of the North Island.
Today we’re going to take the ferry over to Devonport.
It’s the north shore of Auckland. You can also drive there, but it’s kind of just nice to get out on a boat.
It’s a 15 dollar return trip, which is not too bad, and you get to see something a little different.
It’s quieter over there. It feels more like a small town and you get some good views of the city.
One thing I recommend in Devonport is walking up Mount Victoria.
It’s an easy 15 minute walk from town and you get incredible views of Auckland.
The Sky Tower is probably the most iconic landmark here in Auckland.
You can go to the top and look at the views.
You can also eat at the restaurant that’s up there. It rotates!
And if you’re an adventure seeker, there are a couple of options you can do
including a jump-off and a walk around the top, really close to the edge.
So check those out if you’re interested in something a little bit more adventurous.
There are lots of restaurants and eateries in Auckland, but my absolute favourite is an ice cream place.
It’s called Giapo and they make the most unique, amazing ice cream.
Every ice cream is hand crafted and especially created just for you.
These ones are little wearable ice creams. They also have one called the Sky Tower.
There are so many more things to do here in Auckland, but I’ll leave you with just one more recommendation.
It’s not in the city centre.
You have to drive about 15 minutes to get out there, and it’s the West Coast Beaches.
There’s Piha Beach and Muriwai Beach, which are two of my favourites.
They have the volcanic black sand. Definitely check those out if you’re in Auckland.
I’ll leave the rest of Auckland for you to figure out and explore on your own.
That’s it. I hope this video gave you some insight on things that you can do in Auckland.
If you want to see more tips and things to do in New Zealand,
make sure to check out my YouTube channel. Also take a look at EF’s channel for more videos
and check out their website for more information about their language schools.
Thanks so much for watching - and happy travels. Bye!