15 Of The Best Colder Weather Activities To Do In Auckland
Because nothing makes the colder months better than some fun activities!
Indeed, the colder months have landed. And, for those of you who prefer chillier days, cosy jumpers and hot chocolates, we’ve found the perfect colder weather activities to give you some thrills this autumn and winter in Auckland.
1. Waiheke Horse Riding
Head to Waiheke Island for an epic horse riding tour on Woodside Bay. Let loose and ride along the beaches while embracing the stunning scenery the island has to offer. It makes a great weekend family activity or friends getaway. For more information, visit the Waiheke Island Tours website.
📍 Waiheke Island, Auckland
2. Butterfly Creek
Explore the tropical butterfly house, dinosaur kingdom and get up close and personal with some wildlife like New Zealand’s only salt water crocodiles, Scar and Goldie. Animal enthusiasts will adore this spot for a day of fun. It also makes one of the best educational colder weather activities for all ages.
📍 10 Tom Pearce Drive, Auckland Airport, Auckland 2022, New Zealand
3. Snowplanet
Make the most of the colder months by playing in the snow at New Zealand’s only indoor snow park. With over 8,000 square metres of real snow, you can learn how to ski, snowboard, play winter games and much more. The perfect day out with a group.
📍91 Small Road, Silverdale 0932, New Zealand
4. Wine Tasting
Pop on your winter warmers to take a trip to one of the best wineries in Auckland. Particularly, we love Waiheke Island wine tasting in places such as Mudbrick Vineyard. Get cosy beside the outdoor fireplace, take in the views, stroll through the gardens and much more while drinking the best wine.
📍Waiheke Island, Auckland
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5. Indulge on hot chocolate
Luckily, we’ve already listed the best hot chocolates in Auckland to keep you warm this season.
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6. Rock Climbing
Why not take up a new hobby and learn how to master the art of rock climbing? There’s a large selection of providers in Auckland such as Northern Rocks, a top-notch facility featuring 600 square metres of climbing, a training area and much more.
📍Unit 17/101-111 Diana Drive, Wairau Valley, Auckland 0627, New Zealand
7. Host a unique birthday party
Recently, we listed an array of awesome ideas for someone’s next adult birthday party. Certainly, an exciting colder weather activity to look forward to this season.
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8. Hot Springs
Another fantastic activity. Why not visit many hot pools around Auckland? Opt to take a short ferry ride, and hike the track to visit Kaitoke Hot Springs in Great Barrier Island.
📍 Great Barrier Island , Auckland
9. Watch a sunset or sunrise
Whether you want to capture the perfect shot on your camera or in your mind, you’ve got visit one of the best sunset and sunrises places in Auckland this season.
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10. Instagrammable Auckland
If you’re lucky enough to live close to one of the most instagrammable places in Auckland, then get yourself dressed up and head out on a insta-worthy adventure. Alternatively, check out the most instagrammable food dishes in Auckland.
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11. Staycations
The boring colder weekends offer an excellent time to breakaway from Auckland and experience something new. Check out dreamy North Island weekend experiences or rare North Island getaways to find an escape.
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12. Auckland Zoo
Animal lovers will enjoy a day at the zoo, which hosts 144 different species, and over 1400 animals, with the biggest diversity of wildlife in New Zealand. Certainly, one of the best colder weather activities if you wrap up. Book your tickets via the Auckland Zoo website.
📍 Motions Rd, Auckland 1022, New Zealand
13. Rainbow’s End
This unique theme park is just what you need to get your adrenaline pumping. With plenty of rides, spend the day here and never get bored. For those afraid of heights, you could opt to do the bumper boats or laser tag play zone.
📍 2 Clist Crescent, Manukau City Centre, Auckland 2104, New Zealand
14. Sea Life Auckland
The colder months make it an excellent time to visit marine life from the Pacific and Southern oceans. Likewise, other activities include the Animal Adventure jump which involves going snorkeling in a shark tank. Otherwise, you can get close to cute penguins, if the sharks are a little too much.
📍 23 Tamaki Drive, Orakei, Auckland 1071, New Zealand
15. Eat ube treats
No need to worry about that summer body now that winter is coming. Therefore, treat yourself to insanely delicious ube treats in Auckland. Here, we’ve already listed the best places to find them in. Definitely, indulging on desserts is one of the best colder weather activities to do.
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