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An 18-room mansion started in 1863. It was the centre of social life for its area during the late 19th century.
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New Zealand's top sports stadium, hosting cricket in summer and rugby union in winter - the All Blacks national rugby team often play here. In 2023 it staged matches in the Women's World Cup for soccer, co-hosted by NZ and Australia. Event tickets often include free train travel to and from the park – get off the train at Kingsland not Mount Eden Station.
An interactive technology museum with over 300,000 items, divided among two campuses: one showcasing aviation artifacts, and the other (larger) one on general science and technology, with a focus on communications (history of the telegraph, for example) and transportation. Look out for the WWII Avro Lancaster Bomber and the Solent Flying Boat in the Sir Keith Park Memorial Aviation Collection.
The zoo has the largest collection of native and exotic animals in New Zealand, with 120 animal species, over 750 animals and a number of different habitats such as the Rainforest and Pridelands (an African savannah) set in 17 hectares.
The highest natural point in Auckland at 196 m above sea level, this volcanic peak provides 360-degree views from beside the 50-metre deep crater at its summit. There are numerous pedestrian entrances from surrounding streets to the hill's walkways.
Wallace Arts Centre
An art gallery with a very substantial collection in a mansion built 1877-79. A collection of New Zealand art is displayed as the Arts Centre. The large Monte Cecilia Park surrounds the house and was once its grounds.
Home for a very large family (21 children, although the older ones would have left before the youngest was born) built from 1862.