CBD, Auckland

See the CBD through its historic buildings

🕒 Mid morning, Lunchtime

Explore Auckland's story through its historic buildings, while learning more about these landmarks and the city they were built

See the CBD through its historic buildings

Start your tour at the Cathedral of St. Patrick & St. Joseph before winding your way through the renowned Central Business District, taking in the buildings and sites such as the Town Hall, Merchant Houses and Old Government House, learning their stories and the part they played in the forging of Auckland, and indeed, a nation.

The tour then terminates at the Auckland War Memorial Museum, where you can continue your history odyssey at your own pace.

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Practical information

Have your camera ready to capture all of the best eye catching historic buildings that Auckland has to offer
You will need to provide a scooter

25 minutes

No walking

Next available

Thursday 27 August 2026

Class/Price

budget

Physical activity level

light

Itinerary

Cathedral of St Patrick & St Joseph

The Cathedral of St Patrick and St Joseph is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Auckland and a significant example of brick-built Gothic Revival architecture

St Matthew-in-the-City Church

The third church on the site, it can hold 1200 people and is noted for its music, notably the St Matthew's Bach Cantata Choir and the St Matthew's Chamber Orchestra

Auckland Town Hall

Auckland Town Hall is a prominent Queen Street landmark and performance venue, home to the Great Hall and Concert Chamber

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Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

Four floors of exhibitions, seven centuries of art and one of Auckland’s most iconic buildings

The University of Auckland clock tower

A 54-metre Mount Somers stone clock tower inspired by Christ Church, Oxford's Tom Tower

Pembridge House

Pembridge House is a Category 1 historic residence on Princes Street, built in 1876 for Auckland merchant John Smith on the former Albert Barracks site

Old Government House

Old Government House is an 1856 timber mansion that served New Zealand's government before the capital moved to Wellington

Auckland War Memorial Museum

Auckland's hilltop museum and war memorial brings together New Zealand, Pacific, natural-history and conflict stories