What better way to view the magnificent Auckland than at 12000 feet above the ground! This…read morespectacular birds eye view is one not to forgo if you're the adventurous/ daredevil type. Only 45 minutes along the western motorway (heading towards Kumeu) from Auckland CDB, this adventure is worth the drive. Aaron is the man you want to ask for! He is so incredibly helpful and chilled out, making this frightfully exciting experience that much more relaxing (if that's even possible). Once up in the air 12000 feet, the jump takes about 5-6 minutes to get back to land. There is also a 6000 foot jump for those wanting to 'take it easy' first time round. Although on the expensive side, Blue Skies Skydiving is worth every cent. For more information contact Aaron at "info@blueskiesskydiving.co.nz". What are you waiting for? Take the jump! You won't regret it!

I came here with my friend when he did a skydive for his 21st birthday. There are two skydiving…read morecompanies right next to each other and he chose blueskies which is the one at the far end. When you walk in the get you to sign your life away with a legal document which makes you feel a little uneasy at first but after you have watched their instructional video and a chat with the instructor things feel much more relaxed. The dress you in their blue and orange jumpsuits, give you goggles and a hat to match and then they fit your harness. The plane went up and we were all eagerly watching, then we saw the little black speck jump out of the plane. He was falling for around six seconds and then it was about 5 mins with the parachute out. After your jump you have the option to purchase a video which is about $100 so pretty expensive, or to purchase still images for around $60. At the end of it my mate said it was one of the best things he has ever done and he was really happy with the company.

If you're after some adventure in the CBD then why not try the reverse bungy, Sky Screamer…read more Located on Victoria Street West, by Auckland's Skytower. This bungy is like a sling shot. Instead of being the one taking the plunge, why not sit down and get shot up into the air. That sounds plausible right? I have done Sky Screamer a couple of times and it freaks me out with excitement every time! I have been both during the day in the light and at night. There isn't one I recommend more than the other, but if I had to pick one then I would say its more exciting to do it at night. You can see all the city lights, and I feel doing it at night seems a bit more spontaneous, therefore more exciting. There is no need to book. Here at the reverse bungy you can just turn up and ask to have a go, if they're free you can get on straight away, if not, the ride itself only takes a few minutes, so there isn't much waiting around at all. Where Sky Screamer is located is on the verge of a massive parking terminal. Or alternatively you can always park elsewhere in the CBD and walk to the Sky Screamer, it's not to far from anywhere in town.

For years I have watched in fascination, awe and terror as crazy people strap themselves in to this…read moreflying, catapulting seated bungy on Victoria Street. It literally looks like my worst nightmare - being hurtled toward the heavens only to then plummet back toward the earth - not my idea of a good time. But everyone else seems to love it. Many of my friends have willingly signed up to ride this contraption (known as the Sky Screamer - need I say more), and every time they do I think 'maybe this is the time they'll realise it's an awful idea', yet this is never the case. Every person I have ever seen come off this ride has been giddy with delight and adrenaline. They love it. Thus, while I cannot personally recommend the Sky Screamer, the hoards of satisfied, excited customers that buzz around this bungy lead me to suggest it to all adrenaline junkies out there. Regardless of whether you are an Auckland local or a first time tourist to New Zealand, if you like pushing the boundaries and losing your stomach, this is the ride for you!

This must surely be one of Auckland's most sprawling parks. It's MASSIVE. However you feel about…read moreKeith Hay and his conservative Christian politics (although non-Aucklanders may have never heard of him), this big green space is pretty cool. It is home to two of Auckland's most iconic amateur sports clubs Three Kings United Football and TriStar Gymnastics. It is also where you'll find Cameron Pool, the Eden Roskill Cricket Club and Akarana Golf Course, as well as several playgrounds and some nice paths and wide open spaces to walk the dog or just get some outdoor exercise. The playing fields must be some of the most well used in the city as they are totally swarmed on Saturday mornings for the TKU soccer games. There's even a regular sausage sizzle, coffee van and merchandise stand. I always think we are so lucky in Auckland to have so much greenery and Keith Hay Park is a great example of this.

Keith Hay park played a massive part in my life when I first moved to Auckland. It was adjoined to…read moremy intermediate school (Waikowhai Intermediate,) as well as across the road from Roskill Grammar. Keith Hay Park played host to many memorable games of soccer for me over the years - I remember doing the Wynton Rufer academy and failing to do 15 juggles continually, while getting watched by the whole course. A little bit embarassing. Keith Hay Park is huge - if i remember correctly there are 15 full sized soccer piches on it, as well as a few cricket pitches and batting nets. It also serves as a home for Cameron Pools and the gymnastic centre, so it really serves as a centrepiece, one size fits all sporting destination.

This park has netball courts and a large football / rugby field…read more Some of the cleaner public facilities I've encountered. Club rooms are run by the Ellerslie Eagels and there is a small kiddies playground at the Amy St side . The overall maintenance of grounds is really good , I always see council staff working here . A good flat outdoor space .

In the central Auckland suburbs there's really only a choice of two football clubs and Three Kings…read moreUnited is probably the biggest. When your kid decides they want to play soccer it's a whole new world and although this is our second year I still found registration a bit of a nightmare. Still, once you're in the club and assigned a team it can really take over your Winter. The club allocates teams, organises games, tournaments, fundraising and all other manner of administration that no doubt goes into running an organisation as large as this. It's also primarily volunteers who make things happen and once you've gotten used to the early starts it's a lovely community to be a part of.