Category: Discover
The Monumental Stonehenge Quiz at Auckland Museum
Monday 6 March, 7.30-9.30pmTe Ao Mārama South AtriumAuckland MuseumDoors, bar, and Secrets of Stonehenge open at 6.30pm Join the first ever quiz spectacular at Auckland Museum with the chance to win amazing prizes! Along the way, there will be spot prizes, team challenges, and terrible prehistoric …
Sunrise Yoga at the Museum
Sundays in March (5,12,19, 26), 7am-8.20am Under the Dome, Auckland Museum, doors open 6.45am The struggle between dark and light is momentarily paused during the upcoming autumn equinox as they share the same time across the world. Celebrate this balance of day and night by …
Celebrate Pride in Parnell
Pride month is back—a time to celebrate the diversity of our community and platform LGBTQIA+ creators, events, spaces and history. There are many ways you can celebrate Pride in Parnell for 2023. Rainbow Library Book Swap Saturday 4 February2-3pmParnell Library This Pride Month, join Parnell …
SPARK Auckland | Auckland Arts Festival
Friday 24 March—Sunday 26 March, 8-11pm Marvel at thousands of biodegradable sparks as they come to life to illuminate Pukekawa/Auckland Domain for three special evenings this summer. Inspired by the breathtaking lights of fireflies, flocks of birds and galaxies of stars, famed design lab Studio …
Top six free rainy-day activities in Parnell
The January weather may be rainier than we were hoping for, but don’t let this dampen your plans for a fun summer! If you’re looking for fun things to do in Auckland during rainy weather, Parnell has no shortage of activities available. Here are our …
Time Machine Adventure at Auckland Museum
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 16 January—2 FebruaryOrientation Space, Te Ao Mārama South Atrium, Auckland MuseumFree, no bookings required. Buckle in your tamariki for a time-travelling mystery adventure at Auckland Museum! In these fun storytelling sessions, we’ll explore the ancient world by travelling to some of its …
Exhibition | Secrets of Stonehenge—Auckland Museum
15 December 2022—15 April 2023 Auaha Atea Nui Special Exhibition Suite The international exhibition Secrets of Stonehenge comes exclusively to Tāmaki Makaurau, opening on Thursday 15 December at Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland War Memorial Museum. Featuring over 300 ancient artefacts from more than 4,000 years ago, this exhibition shares the breakthrough scientific evidence that is unravelling the secrets behind one of the …
ASB Tennis Classic returns to Parnell
The ASB Tennis Classic makes a welcome return to Parnell from Monday 2nd to Saturday 14th January 2023. There are a number of cafes and restaurants in Parnell to choose from to enjoy a pre/post game coffee, meal or drinks all within a walking distance …
Parnell Baths reopen for summer
From Saturday 26 November, the Parnell Baths will be open to public, just in time for summer. With over 100 years of history, the iconic Parnell Baths have welcomed millions of visitors since its establishment in 1914. At 60 meters, their saltwater lane pool is …
Coca Cola Christmas in the Park returns to Auckland Domain
After a two year hiatus due to Covid, Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park is returning to Auckland Domain in Parnell on Saturday 10 December at 7.30pm. Please note that the location of Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park has been altered from the Auckland Domain Lower …
Peter the T. rex joined by female companion
A world first: Female T. rex joins Peter the T. rex at Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland Museum making it the only place in the world to ever exhibit adult male and female T. rex together. Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland War Memorial Museum is thrilled to …
Brand-new Parnell attractions for your next visit to Auckland
Looking for new and exciting attractions in Auckland? Stuff recently shared their top picks for the summer, and two exciting new Parnell attractions were featured on their list! Read the full article here. An incredible rooftop tour Think you’ve seen all that Auckland War Memorial …