I visited Playhouse Theatre on Auckland Music School 2013 concert…read more A lot of children played such instruments as piano, violin, guitar etc. It was really fun and enjoying experience to watch. The youngest of "players" was a little girl of 4 with angel wings at the back of her dress! Cute! The acoustic is good, and the seats are comfy as well. I had no discomfort for seating there for more than 2 hours. The smell from the seats and interior is not very pleasant, but it is common among all the playhouses and theatres.

Excellent museum one can reach by bus from the centre of Auckland. Wood paneled trams to ride over…read moreto the aviation section with many vintage aircraft including some of the majestic flying boats. Funny to see the Dakota and Dragon Rapide that I've flown on in previous years in the UK on pleasure flights. Some vintage Air New Zealand bags and model aircraft to buy in this hangar. Silly rules about not being able to smoke on site. Richard and I had a quiet fag and made sure we put our butts in the bin anyway. Friendly staff on board the tram. Some interactive exhibits to do with noise and image in one of the sheds. Also some information on migrants to New Zealand in the 20th century especially the Poms. Retro buses adorn the main area and there is a cafe. Ridiculous one cannot smoke on the cafe balcony. There are some lovely restored old houses and a kirk (church) in one section with lovely green lawn to walk on. I enjoyed this museum and was interested to learn that Air New Zealand used to be called National Airways corporation until 1978.

This museum had a good amount of stuff to keep a car loving two year old busy and a nice smaller…read morebaby play area for our nine month old to crawl around that was soft/pretty safe. The outdoor playground kept us busy for a good while. Not a huge place for kids to explore but good for a quiet morning. There's also a real tram/train that you can take with your ticket (the wait was too long for us so you might want to look ahead at the times).

Despite my distaste at their $5 parking fee (ended up parking on the road instead), I enjoyed…read moreattending a Breakers game here last night. The staff were super friendly and helpful, and although the place is a bit rough around the edges, it's still a good venue for this kind of affair. Loads of room, good seating arrangements that aren't too far from the court despite being in what my Dad calls 'the nosebleed section', an unusual but workable system for the café, and generally good vibes, it's got a lot going for it!

We had a great evening here! Plenty of room for parties of all sizes. We ordered various dishes and…read moreall were very good. Super kid friendly with the outdoor playground, sand pit, and trampoline. We sat outside nearby under a heat lamp area. Looks like they also have many events like salsa nights every Tuesday and trivia nights.

service was fast, food was great. waitresses were very friendly, especially Liga who attended to us…read morethe whole meal and made great conversation. I will definitely be coming back here again :)

Great aviation exhibit. Lots of planes you can walk up to and under some. Had a WWII exhibit with…read morechalkboard, flight map and audio. Very cool. Had a helicopter mock up that was interactive and you sit in the pilot seat with the controls. Can be reached from MOTAT and then take a street car. The aviation museum is included in the MOTAT entrance price.

This place is part of Motat but in a different building all together which you can visit separately…read moreand when I went I got in for free. I'm a big plane fan and I only discovered this place existed a short time ago. It really is an excellent aviation collection showcasing so much history and magnificence I could seriously look around for ages. My favourite displays were the Lancaster Bomber an oldie but a goodie and the newer Skyhawk which put simply looks incred. If you have young boys or even girls (it can happen) that are into planes you really won't be disappointed if you bring them here. We parked right outside so there was no hassle involved with that and it's just a quiet peaceful place where you are left up to your own devices to explore and learn, fantastic!

I know it's called a War Memorial Museum and there is a section dedicated to that topic. Beautiful…read morehalls and displays of remembrance. However, it shows so much more. Actually it can be quite confusing. The are halls, corridors, several floors, rooms dedicated to various themes and you can get lost in there. Not that the museum is really huge, but the the rooms interconnect in some way that defies rhyme or reason. Still I enjoyed my stay here and especially the Maori experience. Very educational as well as entertaining. Please follow the performers' requests as this is a cultural experience and you should be mindful. I highly recommend it. There was also a shark exhibit going on and some sort of student activity while I was visiting. This place is a hodgepodge of all things Auckland and New Zealand in general. Perfect for folks with a short attention span, because there is something new and different around every corner.

Known as the war memorial museum, this place was much more than that. I'm used to museums with a…read morespecific theme and this was a hodge podge museum, filled with quirky collections of indigenous, historical war, science and other miscellaneous items. I am quirky, so I really enjoyed my visit here. The first floor was about indigenous Māori history and other Polynesian islands. The second floor's theme was natural history and the third floor was war history (Māori, World wars) and memorial dedicated to those who served from New Zealand. I spent about three hours looking at all the exhibits and displays. In another lifetime, I worked at an aviation museum and I was astounded to find an intact Zero plane here. With less than twenty in existence, to actually see one in person with actual World War Two history was the highlight of my visit. The museum has two eateries that's pretty decent in price with nice sitting areas to enjoy. The gift shop had original items I didn't see anywhere else on my trip. The museum is free to NZ residents but visitors have to pay admission. It's worth it to pay and visit here atleast once in your lifetime.

For me Eden Park definitely fits in the 'Woohoo! As good as it gets!' category!…read more So many great memories....Dad and I used to go here most Fridays when I was growing up. He had season tickets by the tunnel, right in the thick of the action, back when the Blues used to win.... Ol' Eden Park has come a long way since then. Post World Cup refurb, it's now a world class stadium that holds up to 50,000 people and has seen new events brought to Auckland, such as the Auckland Nines. I would argue that it's now the best stadium in NZ, but I may be biased.

The lights are blinding! Literally they are pointed right at you on both sides of the field I don't…read moreknow how anybody can stand sitting there for long. The lights need to be up higher and come down so that they aren't in your eyes. Nice food service options.

Awesome team @ the CBD branch A++ would recommend highly special salute to Oshyun, who was…read morehelpful as cheers

Yes, I am a big kid, and Timezone is for kids of all ages…read more Underneath Burger King on Queen street is this noisy, neon video arcade. It has the most popular games from Tekken to Dance Dance Revolution and, more importantly, a couple of pinball machines. A selection of the games pump out Timezone's classic coupons which can be exchanged for small prizes or sweets. There is even a pool table and, thankfully, air-conditioning (which any arcade player knows the importance of). You might have to yell out to get the staff's attention but they have weekly specials which will save you a little bit of money while you waste time. The downside is that you have to buy and use Powercards instead of using up petty coins in your wallet. But you can always sneak away downstairs for a few minutes while your more mature friends look for you in Burger King.