Auckland

Free things to do in Auckland

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182 places in Auckland you can enter for free — museums, parks, viewpoints and landmarks. The best below, by type.

Landmarks & monuments

Free landmarks & monuments in Auckland

Albert Park South African War Memorial
Arch of Remembrance
Auckland Cenotaph
Auckland Normal Intermediate School memorial
Auckland Normal Intermediate School memorial
Auckland Normal Intermediate School memorial
Birkenhead War Memorial
Churton Memorial
Daniel Neilson memorial
Devonport execution site
Devonport First World War Memorial
Devonport South African War Memorial Fountain
Dutch war memorial
Epsom War Memorial Arch
General Assembly House
Gloucester Park plaques

Parks & viewpoints

Free parks & viewpoints in Auckland

Alan Wood Reserve
Alberon Reserve
Albert Park
Alten Reserve
Amey Daldy Park
Aramoana Reserve76 Aramoana Avenue
Arch Hill Scenic Reserve
Arthur S Richards Memorial Park43 Parau StreetOpen 24/7
Avondale Memorial Park2040 Great North RoadOpen 24/7
Balmain Reserve
Basque Park
Bayswater Park
Belmont Rose Gardens152 Lake Road
Bill McKinlay Park
Birkenhead War Memorial Park
Blockhouse Bay Recreational Reserve
Brian Byrnes Reserve
Bridgman Reserve333 Mount Eden Road
Chalmers Reserve22 Chalmers Street
Chatswood Reserve
Chelsea Estate Heritage Park
Churchill Park
Colin Maiden Park
Cornwall Park
Coyle Park
Daldy Street Linear Park
Devonport Domain
Dingle Dell Reserve29 Dingle Road
Dove-Myer Robinson Park85-87 Gladstone RoadOpen 24/7
Edendale Reserve423 Sandringham Road
Eden GardenMon–Sun 09:00-16:00
Emily Place Reserve
Eric Armishaw Park
Essex Reserve3 Ngauruhoe Street
Fort Takapuna Historic Reserve
Fowlds Park
Fraser Park
Freyberg Field
Glenfield Domain
Gould Reserve16 The Strand
Grey Lynn Park
Gribblehirst Park
Harbourview Orangihina

A further 122 free places in Auckland are in our data.

Free-admission days

When museums in New Zealand open free entry

Yes. Some museums are always free; many others open free entry on a set day each month (often the first Sunday) or in the late evening. Check each museum's website before you go.

If you'd like a guide too

Free & cheap tours in Auckland

A free walking tour runs on tips; there are also short low-cost tours. Check availability for your dates.

Tickets for attractions in Auckland, booking ahead skips the queue.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

What can you do in Auckland for free?

182 places in Auckland with free entry — museums, parks, viewpoints and landmarks. The best are gathered here by type.

Are there free museums in Auckland?

Yes. Some museums are always free; many others open free entry on a set day each month (often the first Sunday) or in the late evening. Check each museum's website before you go.

Is a city pass worth it if most sights are free?

Usually not. A city pass pays off when you visit 2–3 paid sights a day. If most of your day is parks, markets and free museums, skip it.

← Auckland guide Paid attractions in Auckland

About this page

Written and checked by the Around the World team. We compare prices across the major providers, cross-check official sources, and update when something changes. We have no stake in any one provider — links are affiliate links, and the price is the same for you.

Sources: Places & entry fee: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), auto-checked

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