Five fun things to do near the Embassy Auckland school

• Stroll in the Auckland Domain, a nearby park which is actually built around an extinct volcano. Feeling chilly? Step into the tropical and temperate greenhouses.
• Experience indigenous culture up close with the Maori performance at Auckland Museum.
• Enjoy Auckland Art Gallery, only a short walk away. See the most extensive collection of national and international art in New Zealand, then enjoy the palm trees and flower gardens of the nearby Albert Park.
• Explore the sandy inlets, sea-caves and bird sanctuaries of the Hauraki Islands.
• Climb to the top of the Sky Tower and get a birds' eye view of Auckland city. If you are the adventurous type, you could even try the Sky Jump.

Auckland Events:

January: Auckland's Big Night Out: Festival featuring top names in pop and rock music.
Auckland Harbour Regatta: This historic boat race has been running since 1840. Enjoy a range of accompanying activities onshore.
February: Waiheke Island Wine Festival: New Zealand is famous for its wine, and at this annual event you can taste several from Waiheke Island (forty minutes from Auckland).
Auckland Lantern Festival: A stunning end to the city's Chinese New Year celebrations see Albert Park filled with lit-up lanterns, plus food and fireworks.
March: Pasifika Festival: A celebration of Polynesian culture, with dance, music, food and craft.
Auckland Festival (biennial, every odd year, i.e., 2009, 2011, etc): A major arts festival featuring visual art, theatre, music, comedy and dance.
April – May: Auckland Comedy Festival: See comedians from all around the world perform with only one aim: to make you laugh.
July: Auckland International Film Festival: Enjoy films and documentaries from all over the world: there’s always something to suit everyone.
September: New Zealand Fashion Week: Featuring some shows which are open to the public, and a final day of music, markets and other events.
December: Christmas in the Park: Midsummer entertainment, with music and other attractions. An annual opportunity to enjoy time with your new friends; and it's free.

Links

Auckland City Council Presents information on interesting places, arts, sports and weather - together with a searchable events database and news feature.
Tourism Auckland City of Sails Discover the story of Auckland , things to do, islands of the Gulf, what's on, visitor guides and a gallery.
Kelly Tarlton's Antarctic Encounter and Underwater World Penguins walking in fresh snow, live sharks and stingrays - this site contains a guide to the attractions at Kelly Tarlton's.
Cornwall Park Visit Cornwall Park, famous for its landscaped design, wide variety of trees and geological features.
Eden Park Eden Park is the home of New Zealand cricket and rugby.
Auckland's Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT) Learn about New Zealand's technical achievements - this site includes details of exhibitions and events
Auckland Art Gallery Near to our school, and a great place to soak up some culture.
Christmas in the Park Find out more about this unique event.
View Auckland The Aucklanders' guide to Auckland.