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[Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_692486710303588352) ## Recommended things to do in Manukau Heads | Number of things to do | 15 | | ------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Auckland Airport Same Day Luggage Services (1 Traveler 1 Bag)](/things-to-do/auckland-airport-same-day-luggage-services.a661759.activity-details): $103 | | Top 5 things to do | [Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland](/things-to-do/afternoon-piha-beach-and-rainforest-tour-from-auckland.a1394729.activity-details)[Coast and Rainforest Eco-Tour from Auckland with Picnic Lunch](/things-to-do/coast-and-rainforest-eco-tour-from-auckland-with-lunch.a1394944.activity-details)[Piha Beach](/things-to-do/piha-beach.a1760551.activity-details)[Explore BLACK SAND PIHA BEACH, and Water Falls in West Auckland](/things-to-do/black-sand-piha-beach-maori-arts-water-falls-west-auckland-tour.a50804876.activity-details)[Private Auckland West Coast Tour Piha Beach and Karekare Falls](/things-to-do/private-auckland-west-coast-tour-piha-beach-and-karekare-falls.a51300749.activity-details) | | Under $25 | | | With kids | [Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland](/things-to-do/afternoon-piha-beach-and-rainforest-tour-from-auckland.a1394729.activity-details)[Coast and Rainforest Eco-Tour from Auckland with Picnic Lunch](/things-to-do/coast-and-rainforest-eco-tour-from-auckland-with-lunch.a1394944.activity-details)[Explore BLACK SAND PIHA BEACH, and Water Falls in West Auckland](/things-to-do/black-sand-piha-beach-maori-arts-water-falls-west-auckland-tour.a50804876.activity-details)[Private Auckland West Coast Tour Piha Beach and Karekare Falls](/things-to-do/private-auckland-west-coast-tour-piha-beach-and-karekare-falls.a51300749.activity-details)[Auckland West Coast Half-Day Private Tour](/things-to-do/auckland-west-coast-half-day-private-tour.a51265076.activity-details) | ## What to do in Manukau Heads --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Manukau Heads? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Manukau Heads ![Sky Tower showing a skyscraper, skyline and cbd](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055180/2acea9de-d01f-41a3-8705-83bbbc0042e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sky Tower 4.5/5(536 reviews) Enjoy fine dining in a rotating restaurant, dive off the tower on a cable-controlled jump or simply enjoy the views from New Zealand’s tallest tower. [](https://expedia.com/Sky-Tower-Auckland-Central-Business-District.d6055180.Vacation-Attraction) ![Fog drifting over Mt Eden summit, Auckland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055184/5144881b-acdc-42a7-a328-86297f558bce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Eden Park 4.5/5(162 reviews) Catch an event at Eden Park during your trip to Auckland. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.com/Eden-Park-Mount-Eden.d6055184.Vacation-Attraction) ![Auckland Ferry Terminal featuring a marina and cbd](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6227247/66bef2da-e1de-4764-9e0a-499aa4566f6f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Auckland Ferry Terminal 4.5/5(447 reviews) Combining historic architecture with modern facilities, Auckland’s harbourside transport terminal is the place to embark on an adventure or simply sit with a coffee and watch the world go by. [](https://expedia.com/Auckland-Ferry-Terminal-Auckland-Central-Business-District.d6227247.Vacation-Attraction) ![Sunset on the Sky Tower in Auckland creating a moody backdrop. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/346/af467c93-0a67-4b10-b585-97015d85d68b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### SkyCity Casino 4/5(123 reviews) Why not roll the dice with a visit to SkyCity Casino during your travels in Auckland? Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums. [](https://expedia.com/SkyCity-Casino-Auckland-Central-Business-District.d6227133.Vacation-Attraction) ![Auckland CBD with Viaduct Basin in the foreground.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6080549/41cebbe6-ccdb-4d0a-9ff8-4b16b89e6e58.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Princes Wharf 4.5/5(313 reviews) During your trip to Auckland, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Princes Wharf. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its fascinating museums. [](https://expedia.com/Princes-Wharf-Auckland-Central-Business-District.d6080549.Vacation-Attraction) ![Building of the university of Auckland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6080485/67b16873-0354-47b3-a2a3-a2347ac8df0b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Auckland 4.5/5(178 reviews) Enjoy the collegiate vibe at University of Auckland as part of your travels around Auckland. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches. [](https://expedia.com/University-Of-Auckland-Auckland.d6080485.Vacation-Attraction) ![Mt. Eden which includes a skyscraper, cbd and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508153/ce42b689-1f84-4457-a776-f8c870832def.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mount Eden 4.5/5(204 reviews) Take a walking trail that visits a volcano crater, a 19th-century prison and the historic buildings of this quaint village. [](https://expedia.com/Mount-Eden-Mount-Eden.d508153.Vacation-Attraction) ![Auckland Zoo showing zoo animals and land animals](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6080499/0d4239c9-e2e4-4679-8003-5d04809b1fdc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Auckland Zoo 4.5/5(105 reviews) Encounter rare and endangered species from New Zealand and across the globe, including the pygmy marmoset and the huge white rhino. [](https://expedia.com/Auckland-Zoo-Western-Springs.d6080499.Vacation-Attraction) ![Orewa Beach which includes general coastal views, a sandy beach and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111632/ee9d1531-7b43-4ed0-a705-1016876565fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Orewa Beach 4.5/5(52 reviews) Watersports on its sands and plenty of bars, cafés and shops behind the beach make Orewa one of the liveliest and most attractive seaside options near Auckland. [](https://expedia.com/Orewa-Beach-Auckland.d6111632.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Manukau Heads ![Sky Tower featuring a high rise building, central business district and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052693/8983defc-4575-4e41-9e88-654be3c68388.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Auckland ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Manukau Heads worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Manukau Heads? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Manukau Heads? ### Is three days enough to stay in Manukau Heads? ### What are some activities to do in Manukau Heads with kids? > - [Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/afternoon-piha-beach-and-rainforest-tour-from-auckland.a1394729.activity-details) > - [Coast and Rainforest Eco-Tour from Auckland with Picnic Lunch](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/coast-and-rainforest-eco-tour-from-auckland-with-lunch.a1394944.activity-details) > - [Explore BLACK SAND PIHA BEACH, and Water Falls in West Auckland](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/black-sand-piha-beach-maori-arts-water-falls-west-auckland-tour.a50804876.activity-details) > - [Private Auckland West Coast Tour Piha Beach and Karekare Falls](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/private-auckland-west-coast-tour-piha-beach-and-karekare-falls.a51300749.activity-details) > - [Auckland West Coast Half-Day Private Tour](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/auckland-west-coast-half-day-private-tour.a51265076.activity-details) ### What to do in Manukau Heads for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Manukau Heads? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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