Mobile Art Gallery is an Auckland gallery, established 36 years ago and providing art leasing. It specializes in contemporary New Zealand art and offers art leasing and professional consultant services to corporate, commercial and residential clients.

Just a few minutes from the hustle and bustle of the Auckland CBD lies the tranquil Eden Garden. On two hectares of former quarry land, a lush garden has been established and transformed the formerly scarred earth. Since 1964, when the land was donated, the site has been a popular place for locals and visitors to seek refuge from the city and enjoy a quiet communion with nature. Among the garden beds you will find a large collection of camellias, rhododendrons, azaleas, magnolias, bromeliads, Japanese maple trees and hibiscus, all amid a selection of native New Zealand flora.

There are perennials to ensure that no matter what time of year you visit you are greeted by an array of colour. This oasis in the heart of the city is often considered to be the city’s best kept secret and it makes a wonderful place for a picnic or to unwind with a stroll through the gardens. There is also a charming cafe that is nestled into the gardens and serves up light refreshments. Eden Garden is maintained by one gardener and a host of local volunteers and there is a small entry fee. It is open every day from 9am to 4pm.

Ranfurly Antiques is an antique shop, located on Manukau Road in Auckland. This store offers a wide collection of antiques and collectibles. It is full of antique furniture, fine glass, beautiful ceramics, china, frames, stamps, militaria, and other antique items.

Appropriately housed in an old Shell petrol station from the 1920s, the Classic Car Museum boasts an array of motor vehicles. The newly expanded space provides a three storied building in addition to the area inside the petrol station to provide a truly remarkable visitor experience. The private collection, which is on display to the public, features 31 different cars that date from 1946 to 1973. Any motoring enthusiast should make a visit to the museum a must on their trip to Auckland. As well as showcasing amazing cars from bygone eras, the Classic Car Museum also imports and exports vintage and exotic cars. Most of the cars in the collection are British racing vehicles

After you have wandered through the vintage car collection you can enjoy dining at the Baobab Bistro and Cafe, which is located inside the museum. The decor has been designed to captivate all visitors, and kids will especially love playing in the mini car while the adults enjoy the dining experience. For a tourist attraction that offers something a little different from the norm, a visit to the Classic Car Museum at Epsom provides the whole family with a fascinating step back in time.

Antiques of Epsom is a wonderful antique shop in Auckland, packed with all kinds of antique goodies. You can spend a lot of time here, looking at its fine collection of silver, as well as a large selection of cutlery, vintage golf items, fishing and nautical items. You will also find a great assortment of pottery, ceramics, china, brass, hardware, bottles, postcards, tools, frames, books, maps, toys, and general bric-a-brac.

London Antique Shop is located on Manukau Road and represents another unique antique shop in Auckland. It will offer you gorgeous antique furniture of the 18th and 19th centuries and a great collection of antique clocks. Interior furnishings, fine paintings, beautiful china and porcelain pieces are also on display.

Cornwall Park is one of Auckland’s best loved open spaces with its large landscaped gardens, sports fields and walking paths widely used by many of the city’s residents. Cornwall Park was named after the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and opened in 1903 by the then mayor Sir John Logan Campbell. The park is often referred to by locals as One Tree Hill after the lone tree that grew atop the park’s natural summit when the city was settled. The space that the park is laid out on is a volcanic cone, which makes it a highly fertile land where beautiful gardens can easily be cultivated.

The space was a traditionally important place for the Maori and it is the site of one of the largest Maori fortifications in the country. Today at the top of the hill you will see a large obelisk, which was unveiled in 1948 to celebrate the centenary of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. Cornwall Park is also home to Acacia Cottage, the former residence of the Father of Auckland, Sir John Logan Campbell and the oldest surviving building in Auckland. The park is open from 7am until dusk each day of the year.

The Stardome and the Auckland Observatory is part of Cornwall Park and is the largest observatory in New Zealand. Opened in 1967, the observatory today works together with the University of Auckland to undertake astronomical research. There are two telescope domes and a planetarium in the 1000 square metre facility. Over its history the centre has participated in many important research papers and programs and today is committed to education, research and working with the community.

As part of the observatory’s commitment to education and community, there are regular programs conducted to introduce visitors to the wonders of the night sky. At the planetarium, which was opened in 1998, you can see, learn about and experience constellations, gas cloud nebulae and star patterns that can only be observed in the Southern Hemisphere. You can also try out the telescopes and experience what it is like to wear an astronaut’s space suit. Shows alternate every month, so there is always something exciting to experience when you visit. The Stardome and the Auckland Observatory are usually closed to the public on Monday nights and public holidays, but there is normally something exciting happening during the day or at night the rest of the time.