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Sylvia Park is the largest shopping centre in New Zealand, with more than 200 stores as well as dining and entertainment, including a cinema complex. Sylvia Park is a highly sought after shopping and entertainment destination in Mt Wellington, Auckland.

Its prominence, exceptional location and public transport links ensures easy access for shoppers. Sylvia Park is just a few stops away from the Britomart Transport Centre (Auckland CBD) if travelling by train. Opening times are Saturday to Wednesday 9am to 7pm, Thursdays and Friday (late nights) and re open from 9am to 9pm. Retail and entertainment stores such as, Hoyts (cinemas), the warehouse, Pak’n’Save, some specialty stores and several restaurants that may have extended trading hours

If you are wanting to experience Auckland city’s night life, Britomart is the place to go. Filled with bars, clubs and lounges you may catch up with new or old friends or simply share a drink with a new acquaintance. The Casino, Queen Street and Sky tower is within walking distance from Britomart.

The Auckland Casino is a local attraction for many tourist and is the largest casino in Auckland. Casino games include, blackjack, roulette, baccarat, poker, pokies, taisai, and wheel of fortune. On occasion, they have daily or hourly draws where everyone who plays have a chance to win one of their many prizes (registration is required and may be done upon entry).

Auckland is well known for the sky tower as it’s main attraction. It is the tallest free-standing structure in the southern hemisphere. It is located next to the Auckland casino on the corner of Victoria and Federal Street. Aside from the fantastic view from the top of the tower there are luxury cafes and restaurants. You can also jump off the observatory, down 192 meters, via guide cables at which the you can reach speeds of 85km/h.

The main street running through Auckland CBD is home to hundreds of stores, from luxury retailers through to local New Zealand and international stores. Shop for the latest fashions, sporting gear, electronics, souvenirs, books and anything else you’re looking for. You’ll also find metro supermarkets and Auckland’s premier department store, Smith & Caughey’s.

Overflowing with top international and local designer labels Newmarket dominates its status as the fashion capital of New Zealand. There is high street shopping on Nuffield and Teed Streets, where you'll find the likes of some of New Zealand's top fashion designers including Karen Walker, Zambesi and Kate Sylvester. Newmarket has a total of 24 different shoe shops.

Waiheke Island is a place filled with vineyards, olive groves and beautiful beaches, all just a 35-minute cruise from downtown Auckland. Because it’s so easily accessible from the city, Waiheke is an ideal day trip destination. If you’d like to stay longer and enjoy more of what’s on offer, there’s a huge range of accommodation, from luxury lodges to holiday homes and traditional Kiwi baches. ​To reach the Ferry terminal, take the train to Britomart and walkl to 99 Quay street where you may purchase your tickets.

What better way to start the day than hitting the rides at Rainbow’s End, New Zealand’s most popular family theme park.Favourites include the log flume, the park’s newest additions, the Invader and Stratosfear, the only one of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere.

Butterfly Creek. To say there’s a variety of things to do here would be an understatement. One minute you’re surrounded by hundreds of brightly coloured wings in the tropical butterfly house, moments later you’re up close to two half-tonne saltwater crocs at feeding time. Butterfly Creek also has an area full of cute farm animals, a dinosaur kingdom and a room full of creepy crawlies, including some terrifying tarantulas. It’s no surprise this is such a popular thing to do in Auckland for kids and school groups; it’s every young kid’s dream day out.

Auckland Zoo is home to the largest collection of native and exotic animals in New Zealand, set in 17 hectares of lush parkland and just minutes from central Auckland. There are lots to see and do all year, including events, animal encounters, behind-the-scenes experiences and more.

MOTAT is an interactive museum that will take you and your family through a journey of change in New Zealand. Explore one of the largest and most significant aviation collections in the Southern Hemisphere, housed in a multi-award winning Aviation Display Hall; take a 10 minute tram ride between MOTAT’s two sites (all included with admission); wander through the Historic Village; or marvel at the collections of cars, fire engines, and telecommunications equipment spanning the decades. Kids are well-catered for with a Mirror Maze, Tactile Dome and interactive science zone. Located next to the beautiful Western Springs Park and the Auckland Zoo, MOTAT is the perfect day out, open every day (except Christmas Day).

Take an underwater journey through the world famous Kelly Tarlton's SEA LIFE Aquarium and discover a diverse collection of aquatic life up close.See the world’s largest sub-Antarctic penguin colony display, the world’s biggest species of stingray and New Zealand’s largest collection of sharks. Journey through a unique Southern Ocean experience and marvel at the amazing new live jellyfish display and visit the magical Seahorse Kingdom where you’ll find the world’s only display of Spiny Sea Dragons, all this and much, much more. For the adventurous,experience the thrilling Shark Adventures, snorkel in their Shark Cage, or dive cage free with Shark Dive Xtreme.