Here are some of the things you can see and do in the Auckland Domain (aside from enjoying excellent food and refreshing beverages at the Wintergarden Café)…
All Year Round
ALL YEAR ROUND
Established after World War I and is a protected Heritage Site consisting of two display glass houses containing temperate plants and tropical plants, a formal courtyard with pond, and a fernery within an old quarry. Entry is free.
Opening hours…
1 April – 31 October
Monday to Sunday, 9.00am-4:30pm
1 November – 31 March
Monday to Saturday, 9.00am-5:30pm
Sunday, 9.00am-7:30pm
ALL YEAR ROUND
The Auckland Domain hosts sculptural works by some of New Zealand’s leading artists. Take a self guided walking tour and stroll around the eight large works which were installed in the Domain during 2004 and 2005.
ALL YEAR ROUND
About a five minute walk from the Wintergarden Café is the Auckland War Memorial Museum, which is open every day from 10am-5pm, but closed on Christmas Day.
FRom 24th JANUARY 2022, THE WINTERGARDEN PAVILION AND CAFÉ WILL TAKE PART IN A TRULY IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE CELEBRATING AOTEAROA ART
ART, AND MARINE CONSERVATION. WHALE TALES IS A PUBLIC ART TRAIL EXPLORING THE CITY OF SAILS, AND YOU’RE INVITED TO SEE OUR WHALE TALE IN THE AUCKLAND DOMAIN !
From 24 January- 18 April 2022 a trail of unique and stunning whale Tail sculptures, designed by artists and children, sponsored by business and organisations will animate Tāmaki Makaurau and bring to life themes of protecting and restoring the mauri of our Ocean. Inspired by the Bryde’s Whale, the 80 Big Broos (large Tail sculptures) and 80 Pēpi (mini Tail sculptures) will dot Auckland’s streets, parks, and open spaces to provide residents and visitors a fresh opportunity to explore the City of Sails.
The legacy of Whale Tales will continue long after the fun of the trail has ended with the sculptures being auctioned to raise significant funds to power the vital work WWF-New Zealand does to look after our moana (ocean) and her marine life throughout Aotearoa, particularly in and around the Hauraki Gulf.
FOr more information and maps check out https://whaletales2022.org/