AUCKLAND
Auckland’s best days out.
The 7 most popular workshops around Auckland, compared side by side. What each day actually involves, what you pay, and who you book it through.
Wētā Workshop Unleashed Auckland is a 90-minute hands-on practical effects tour at Weta Cave, SkyCity, with animatronics and guided stories.
Most Popular“Ellie our tour guide was absolutely amazing, so much fun & full of fascinating information. The experience was an eye opener to how movies are made.”
Auckland’s Wētā Workshop Unleashed is a 90-minute guided, hands-on practical effects tour across fantasy, sci-fi and horror.
2-hour surf lesson at Te Arai Beach with Aotearoa Surf School. Gear included, small-group coaching, safety, pop-up practice.
“We booked four days of private lessons with Maya and couldn’t have asked for a better instructor. She handled different levels with ease — from beginner to intermediate — and was wonderful with our 7-year-old daughter who was just starting. Thanks to her great advice and sharp eye, we all got up and caught waves.…”
Learn to surf at Muriwai Beach near Auckland with a small-group 2-hour lesson, pro coaching, and all equipment for $41.
Beginner surf lesson at Te Arai/Omaha Beach near Auckland: small groups, gear included, tide-timed coaching, and photo proof.
“Such a great time thanks Saltwater Eco! My son had a personal lesson at Omaha beach with instructor Locke and he had a blast- Locke was awesome and helped my son get up on the board in no time. Beautiful white sand, clear water beach at Omaha to enjoy.”
Private 2-hour surf lesson at Te Arai, Auckland. Equipment included, one-on-one coaching, and a clear path from paddling to standing rides.
“Absolutely 10/10 recommend this company. We started off as a group of 9 inquiring about private group lessons, and I amended the booking 3 times, as our group kept increasing- 9, 12 and finally 14 gals. Each time our booking changed, coRead more”
Auckland practical effects workshop where you sculpt a prosthetic and mix Wētā Workshop fake blood in a small class.
“We're huge LOTR fans and hope this would be a highlight of our trip”
The harbour and the islands, the west-coast beaches and the famous days out up the road.
