Tourist attractions and landmarks in the Auckland metropolitan area include:
Attractions and buildings
Auckland Civic Theatre - a famous heritage atmospheric theatre in downtown Auckland. It was renovated in 2000 to its original condition.
Harbour Bridge - connecting Auckland and the North Shore, an iconic symbol of Auckland.
Auckland Town Hall - with its concert hall considered to have some of the finest acoustics in the world, this 1911 building serves both council and entertainment functions.
Auckland War Memorial Museum - a large multi-exhibition museum in the Auckland Domain, known for its impressive neo-classicist style.
Aotea Square - the hub of downtown Auckland beside Queen Street, it is the site of crafts markets, rallies and arts festivals.
Britomart Transport Centre - the main downtown public transport centre in a historic Edwardian building.
Eden Park - the city's primary stadium and a frequent home for All Blacks rugby union and Black Caps cricket matches. It will be the location of the 2011 Rugby World Cup final.[77]
Karangahape Road - known as "K' Road", a street in upper central Auckland famous for its bars, clubs and smaller shops.
Kelly Tarlton's Underwater World - a well-known aquarium and Antarctic environment in the eastern suburb of Mission Bay, built in a set of former sewage storage tanks, showcasing penguins, turtles, sharks, tropical fish, sting rays and other marine creatures.
MOTAT - Auckland's Museum for Transport and Technology, at Western Springs.
Mt Smart Stadium - a stadium used mainly for rugby league and soccer matches. Also the site of many concerts.
New Zealand National Maritime Museum - features exhibitions and collections relating to New Zealand maritime history at Hobson Wharf, adjacent to the Viaduct Basin.
Ponsonby - a suburb and main street immediately west of central Auckland known for arts, cafes, culture and historic villas.
Queen Street - the main street of the city, from Karangahape Road down to the harbour.
Sky Tower - the tallest free-standing structure in the Southern Hemisphere, it is 328 m (1,076 ft) tall and has excellent panoramic views.
Vector Arena - events centre in downtown Auckland completed in 2007. Holding 12,000 people, it is used for sports and concert events.
Viaduct Basin - a marina and residential development in downtown Auckland, the venue for the America's Cup regattas in 2000 and 2003.
Western Springs Stadium - a natural amphitheatre used mainly for speedway races, rock and pop concerts.
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