Auckland

The Sky Tower is the tallest freestanding structure in the Southern Hemisphere at 328 meters and Auckland's unmistakable landmark. Since its opening in 1997, it has dominated the skyline and is visible from almost everywhere in the city. The tower was built in just 2 years and 9 months and weighs 21,000 tons — it is designed to withstand earthquakes of magnitude 8.0 and wind speeds of over 200 km/h.

The observation deck at 220 meters offers a 360-degree panoramic view over the city, the Hauraki Gulf, the volcanic cones, and on clear days up to the Coromandel Ranges — a field of view of up to 82 kilometers. The glass floor on the Observation Deck is not for the faint-hearted — you look 186 meters straight down to the street. At night, the view transforms into a sea of lights that stretches to the horizon.

For adrenaline junkies, there is the SkyWalk (a 192-meter-high circumnavigation of the outer platform on a 1.2-meter-wide ledge without a railing, only with a safety harness — hands-free, wind in your face, Auckland at your feet) and the SkyJump — an 85 km/h jump from the platform, which is not a bungy but a controlled fall on a wire. The SkyJump lasts 11 seconds, which feels like an eternity. Both experiences include photos and video — you pay for the jump, not the memory.

In the revolving restaurant Orbit 360 at 190 meters, the room rotates once around its axis in exactly 60 minutes — perfect for dinner at sunset. The cuisine is solid New Zealand: Canterbury lamb with rosemary jus (42 NZD), Bluff oysters (when in season, 28 NZD), Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc by the glass. Prices are upscale (main course 38–55 NZD), but the view is included in the price, and the reservation includes free access to the observation deck.

At the base of the Sky Tower stretches the SkyCity Entertainment Precinct with Auckland's only casino, several restaurants, and the Federal Street Dining Precinct — one of the city's best restaurant miles. Here you will find The Sugar Club (Peter Gordon's upscale cuisine with panoramic views), Depot Eatery (see restaurant section), and Cassia (Indian-New Zealand fusion, main course 28–42 NZD).

Viaduct Harbour was once a dirty industrial port — until the America's Cup 2000 and 2003 transformed the area into Auckland's most elegant waterfront district. Today, superyachts lie next to historic sailing ships, and the promenade is lined with restaurants, bars, and cafés. The New Zealand Maritime Museum (20 NZD) tells the story of Polynesian navigation and New Zealand's maritime tradition — including a replica of a Waka Hourua (Polynesian double-hulled ocean-going canoe).

The adjacent Wynyard Quarter is Auckland's newest district — a successful example of waterfront regeneration. The Silo Park complex with repurposed grain silos hosts weekend markets, open-air cinema in summer, and public art. The distinctive silos are illuminated at night and a popular photo motif. The Daldy Street Market (Saturdays 8:00–12:00) offers fresh street food from around the world — from Samoan Oka (raw fish in coconut milk, 12 NZD) to Japanese Takoyaki (10 NZD), from Ethiopian Injera wraps to New Zealand meat pies.

For foodies, the Auckland Fish Market in Wynyard Quarter is a must: fresh fish and seafood, a food court with sushi, fish & chips, and seafood chowder (from 14 NZD), plus cooking classes (from 120 NZD, 3 hours — you learn to fillet and prepare New Zealand fish). The best fish & chips portion is at The Fishmonger — fried blue cod with kumara wedges (sweet potato) and homemade tartar sauce (18 NZD). Pair with a local craft beer from Hallertau or Brothers — perfect.

In the evening, the Viaduct transforms into Auckland's nightlife district. Dr. Rudi's Rooftop Brewing Co. offers craft beer (12–16 NZD/pint), bowling lanes with harbor views, and a relaxed rooftop atmosphere. Saint Alice serves cocktails (18–24 NZD) with views of the yachts, while Parasol & Swing mixes tiki cocktails on the terrace in summer.

The brand-new Te Wānanga Waterfront promenade connects the Viaduct with the Britomart Transport Centre and Queens Wharf — a beautiful evening walk of about 2 kilometers along the water, past the iconic Wynyard Crossing (a walkable double drawbridge) and the Westhaven Marina, New Zealand's largest yacht harbor.

Waiheke Island is Auckland's most beautiful day trip — an island that combines wine culture, olive groves, art galleries, and golden beaches, just 40 minutes by ferry from the CBD. Waiheke has its own microclimate: drier and sunnier than Auckland, with 100 fewer rainy days per year — perfect for wine growing and beach days.

★★★ The Vineyards

Over 30 vineyards on just 92 square kilometers produce some of New Zealand's best wines. The stars are Bordeaux blends and Syrah:

Mudbrick Vineyard & Restaurant (126 Church Bay Road) is the flagship of the island. The restored stone building sits atop a hill with panoramic views over the Hauraki Gulf — on clear days, you can see to the Coromandel Peninsula and Great Barrier Island. The wine tasting (25 NZD for 5 wines) includes their legendary Shepherd's Point Merlot/Cabernet and an excellent Chardonnay. The restaurant is one of the best in New Zealand — three-course lunch from 95 NZD, with perfectly matched wine pairing. Reservation recommended weeks in advance.

Cable Bay Vineyards (12 Nick Johnstone Drive) impresses with modern architecture — the winery was designed by New Zealand star architect Ken Crosson and blends spectacularly into the landscape. The restaurant serves a degustation menu (7 courses, 150 NZD) that combines seasonal island ingredients with their own wines. The tasting (20 NZD for 4 wines) takes place on a terrace with sea views.

Stonyridge Vineyard (80 Onetangi Road) produces the "Larose", regularly considered one of the best red wines in the Southern Hemisphere — a Bordeaux blend that competes with French premiers crus in good years. The bottle costs from 130 NZD, the tasting 15 NZD (creditable on purchase). Every Saturday, there is a guided wine tour with the winemaker (11:30 AM, 25 NZD including 4 wines and olive oil tasting).

Other recommended vineyards: Tantalus Estate (modern design, excellent rosé, craft brewery on site), Batch Winery (relaxed atmosphere, platters and wine with views, tasting 15 NZD), Man O' War (remote on the east coast, accessible only by boat or gravel road — wine directly on the beach, one of New Zealand's most magical wine experiences).

★★ The Beaches

Oneroa Beach is the main beach with golden sand and beachfront cafés — perfect for families. Palm Beach (to the east) is quieter, more sheltered, and has fine white sand — ideal for swimming. Onetangi Beach is the longest beach on the island (2 km) and a popular surf spot with east wind. And the remote Man O' War Bay with the namesake winery offers the ultimate Waiheke experience: wine on the beach, feet in the sand, the gulf before you — further away from everyday life is not possible.

Activities Beyond Wine

EcoZip Adventures (150 Onetangi Road) offers three zipline courses over the bush forest and vineyards — 280 meters long, 40 meters high, with sea views (from 55 NZD, including guided bush walk afterward). The Waiheke Island Art Trail leads to over 40 galleries and studios — many artists have settled on Waiheke, attracted by the light and lifestyle.

The island can be explored by hop-on/hop-off bus (55 NZD day pass), bicycle (e-bikes from 45 NZD/half day), or on foot. For full enjoyment, book a wine tasting tour (from 150 NZD, including 3–4 wineries and lunch), so you don't have to drive yourself — and can fully enjoy each tasting.

Rangitoto is the youngest and largest of Auckland's 50+ volcanoes — it rose from the sea only 600 years ago, when the Māori were already living here and witnessed the eruption. The perfect, symmetrical silhouette dominates the view from the waterfront and is Auckland's number one postcard motif. The name means "blood-red sky" (Ngā Rangi-i-totongia-a-Tamatekapua) — named after the fiery red sky during the eruption.

The island is a nature reserve with no permanent residents and hosts the world's largest pōhutukawa forest — New Zealand's "Christmas tree," which blooms in bright red in December, turning the entire island into a red carpet. The Summit Track (1 hour one way, well-developed with boardwalks over the lava fields) leads over solidified lava fields to the 259-meter-high summit with a 360-degree panorama over the entire Hauraki Gulf, Auckland's skyline, the Coromandel Peninsula, and on particularly clear days even to Mount Taranaki (270 km away).

On the way, you pass Lava Caves — low caves in the solidified basalt (some only 1.2 meters high, duck your head!), which you can explore with a flashlight. The largest cave is about 50 meters long. The vegetation on the young volcanic island is fascinating: Over 200 tree species and 40 fern species grow on bare lava rock — a living laboratory of ecology that attracts biologists from around the world. From the summit, you can see how the vegetation increases concentrically from the bare rock in the middle to the dense forest on the coast.

The Fullers Ferry departs from Downtown Auckland to Rangitoto in 25 minutes (first ferry 9:15, last return 15:30 — check times!). There is no drinking water, no shops, and no toilets on the island — bring everything with you! The summit loop takes about 3 hours in total. For a more leisurely experience: The Volcanic Explorer (tractor train, 69 NZD) goes almost to the summit — ideal for families and older visitors.

Ponsonby is Auckland's hippest district — Victorian villas with wrought-iron balconies, boutiques, designer shops, and some of the city's best restaurants line Ponsonby Road. In the 1970s, the district was a run-down working-class area with a high Māori and Pacific population — gentrification since the 1990s has changed the demographics but preserved the creative, slightly bohemian character. The Victorian cottages that once cost 30,000 NZD now go for over 2 million.

The Ponsonby Road is Auckland's best food mile. Saan (160 Ponsonby Road) serves world-class northern Thai cuisine — Laab Gai with grilled rice and mint, Tom Yum with fresh prawns, Khao Soi curry — one of New Zealand's best restaurants (main course 28–38 NZD, reservation!). Azabu (26 Ponsonby Road) fuses Japanese and Peruvian cuisine (Nikkei) — ceviche meets sashimi, tiradito meets wagyu tataki (main course 32–45 NZD). For a relaxed brunch, Dizengoff is an institution — for over 30 years, they have been serving the perfect flat white and eggs benedict (brunch 18–28 NZD). The Ponsonby Road Bistro offers New Zealand bistro cuisine with local wines on a sunny terrace.

South of Ponsonby lies Karangahape Road — or "K Road" — Auckland's most alternative district. Once a red-light district and melting pot of the marginalized, today a vibrant mix of vintage shops, underground bars, LGBT+ venues, street art, and ethnic restaurants — without the sterility of gentrified neighborhoods. Here lives Auckland's creative soul. The bar Whammy is Auckland's best live music venue for independent bands — small stage, great local bands, beer from 10 NZD. At Peach Pit, there are natural wines and DJ sets until late (Tuesday to Saturday). Gemmayze Street serves Lebanese mezze (sharing plates 14–22 NZD) — one of the city's best ethnic restaurants.

Every Saturday, a farmers market takes place in nearby Grey Lynn Park (8:00–12:00) — fresh vegetables, artisanal cheese, Māori bread (Rewena — a sourdough bread made from fermented potatoes, a must-try!), wildflower honey from the Waitakere Ranges, and the best flat white in the neighborhood from a converted garage.

The Auckland Harbour Bridge has spanned the Waitematā Harbour since 1959, connecting the city with the North Shore. The 1,020-meter-long structure — affectionately called "Coathanger" by Aucklanders — was expanded in 1969 with the infamous "Nippon Clip-Ons," two Japanese-made extensions that widened the roadway from four to eight lanes. The AJ Hackett Bungy and the Bridge Climb offer two adrenaline-pumping experiences with unbeatable views.

The Auckland Bridge Climb leads over ladders and walkways under and on the bridge — a 1.5-hour adventure with views of the skyline, the harbor, and the Hauraki Gulf. The guide tells the story of the bridge and the city. For the ultimate thrill, AJ Hackett offers the Bridge Bungy (40 meters over the water, 165 NZD) — a gentler bungy than the Kawarau Bridge in Queenstown, perfect for beginners or as a warm-up jump before the Nevis.

On the other side of the bridge lies Devonport — a charming harbor town that feels like an English fishing village by the sea. Victorian wooden houses in pastel colors, antique shops on Victoria Road, cozy cafés, and two volcanic cones offer the perfect contrast to bustling Auckland. Mount Victoria (Takarunga, 87 m, 15-minute climb from the main street) offers the best panoramic view of Auckland — the entire skyline with Sky Tower, the Harbour Bridge, the Hauraki Gulf, and Rangitoto in a perfect line. At sunset, with the skyline in golden light, this is Auckland's most photogenic viewpoint.

North Head (Maungauika) next door is a historic military fort with underground tunnels, gun emplacements, and bunkers from the 19th century — free to access. The tunnels are walkable (bring a flashlight!) and lead deep into the volcanic cone, past restored cannon positions that once protected Auckland's harbor. The view from the top over the entrance to the Waitematā Harbour is spectacular.

Devonport can be reached by Fullers Ferry in just 12 minutes from Downtown Auckland — the shortest and most beautiful ferry ride in the city. The main street (Victoria Road) offers cozy cafés (the Corelli's Café has been an institution since 1994), excellent fish & chips at Catch by the water (22 NZD), a Sunday Craft Market, and the best chocolate cake in Auckland at Devon on the Wharf.

Piha is Auckland's most famous surf beach — and also one of the wildest. Only 40 minutes west of the CBD, but it feels like another world: black volcanic sand, thundering Pacific waves, the distinctive Lion Rock (101 m) as a natural watchtower, and dense rainforest of the Waitakere Ranges as a backdrop. Piha gained international fame through the reality TV series "Piha Rescue" (about the volunteer lifeguards) — and yes, the currents are as dangerous as on TV.

The Lion Rock (Te Piha) is the landmark — a basalt rock that divides the north and south beaches at low tide and indeed looks like a reclining lion. The climb to the summit (20 minutes, steep, secured with chains) rewards with a 360-degree panorama over the entire west coast, the beach, and the green Waitakere Ranges. At the foot of the rock, you will find Māori rock carvings and a small cave. At low tide, you can walk around Lion Rock and explore the tidal pools inhabited by colorful starfish, anemones, and crabs.

The North Beach (patrolled, observe flags!) is the safer swimming beach. The South Beach is wilder and more popular with surfers — the best waves break here, but the rip currents (undertows) are treacherous. ALWAYS swim between the red and yellow flags and ask the lifeguards if unsure. Surfboard rentals are available directly on the beach (from 25 NZD/hour, surf lessons from 80 NZD for 2 hours).

The drive through the Waitakere Ranges is already an experience: The winding Scenic Drive leads through ancient kauri rainforest with tree ferns, nikau palms, and the song of tui birds. On the way, a stop at the Kitekite Falls (45-minute hike from Glen Esk Road parking lot) is worthwhile — a three-tiered waterfall in the rainforest that plunges into a swimming pool. In summer, locals and visitors swim in the cool pool under the waterfall — magical.

Other hikes in the area: The Hillary Trail (76 km, 3–4 days) traverses the entire Waitakere Ranges from Arataki to Muriwai — named after Sir Edmund Hillary, who trained here for his Everest ascent. The shorter Mercer Bay Loop (1 hour) offers spectacular cliff views over the west coast.

Auckland is New Zealand's culinary capital — a city where you can have a perfect Flat White from an award-winning barista in the morning, eat Samoan Oka at a street food market at noon, taste wine on Waiheke Island in the afternoon, and dine at a fine dining restaurant with a harbor view in the evening. Polynesian, Asian, and European immigration has created a food culture more diverse than any other city in New Zealand.

€ Budget (under 20 NZD)

Satya South Indian · Great North Road, Grey Lynn — The best Indian restaurant in Auckland, for over 25 years. Masala Dosa for 16 NZD, so large it overhangs the plate. Sambar and chutneys for refills. BYO (Bring Your Own wine, 5 NZD corkage). Always full, no reservations possible — just line up.

Ramen Do · Queen Street — Authentic Japanese ramen in a tiny spot. Tonkotsu broth simmered for 18 hours (15 NZD). Lunchtime queue, but quick turnover.

Best Ugly Bagels · City Works Depot, Wellesley Street — Founded by Al Brown: Montreal-style bagels, wood-fired. The "Reuben" (pastrami, sauerkraut, Russian dressing, 14 NZD) is an institution. Pair with an Allpress espresso.

€€ Mid-range (20–40 NZD)

Depot Eatery & Bar · Federal Street (at the Sky Tower) — Al Brown's second restaurant that changed Auckland: sharing plates concept with the freshest ingredients, open kitchen, raw bar with fresh oysters (6 NZD each). The braised lamb shoulder (36 NZD) and the rotisserie chicken with tamarillo chutney (32 NZD) are legendary. No reservations — first come, first served. Tip: The counter at the raw bar is the best spot.

Saan · 160 Ponsonby Road — Northern Thai cuisine at its finest. Khao Soi (28 NZD), Laab with grilled rice (26 NZD). → see Ponsonby

Gemmayze Street · K Road — Lebanese mezze bar. Hummus, labneh, grilled lamb as sharing plates (14–22 NZD). Lively K Road atmosphere, BYO.

€€€ Upscale (40–80 NZD)

Pasture · Parnell — New Zealand's best restaurant (multiple awards). Chef Ed Verner serves a 10-course menu (295 NZD, with wine pairing 195 NZD extra) from exclusively New Zealand ingredients — over open fire and in handcrafted ceramic bowls. Only 20 seats, book weeks in advance. The experience is so good that international gourmets fly to Auckland just for it.

Ahi · Commercial Bay — Chef Ben Bayly (known from MasterChef NZ) celebrates New Zealand cuisine with Māori influences. Kina (sea urchin) on toast, crayfish thermidor, Canterbury lamb. Main course 38–52 NZD. Harbor view and stylish decor.

Onslow · 9 Galway Street, Britomart — Josh Emery's modern New Zealand restaurant with a seasonal menu. Tasting menu (150 NZD, 7 courses) with matching wine pairing. In an elegant warehouse setting.

Cafés & Flat White

Auckland takes its Flat White seriously — the city is among the best coffee cities in the world. The best roasteries: Allpress Espresso (Drake Street, Freemans Bay — the roastery is also an architectural highlight), Kokako (Taylors Road, Grey Lynn — fair trade and organic, the choco-mocha is legendary), Coffee Supreme (Customs Street East — the pros among the pros). A flat white costs 5.50–7 NZD in Auckland.

Markets

La Cigale French Market (Saturday & Sunday, 8:00–13:30, Parnell) — Auckland's best food market: French crêpes, fresh oysters, artisanal cheeses, pastries, and live music.

Otara Flea Market (Saturday 6:00–12:00) — Auckland's most Polynesian market in the south of the city. Samoan Oka, Tongan tapa cloths, Māori carvings, and a sea of tropical fruits. Authentic, cheap, loud, and colorful — the real Auckland.

Duration: 3–4 hours | Distance: approx. 5 km | Best time: Morning (before the heat and crowds)

1. Britomart Transport Centre (Start)
Auckland's most beautiful train station — a restored Edwardian post office building (1912) with a modern extension. Around it, the Britomart district with boutiques, cafés, and the Commercial Bay complex. Start with a flat white at Coffee Supreme.

2. Queens Wharf & Cloud
Along the waterfront to Queens Wharf — where the large cruise ships dock. The Cloud building (a white cloud of steel) was built for the Rugby World Cup 2011. View over the harbor to Devonport and Rangitoto.

3. Viaduct Harbour
Continue along the waterfront to the Viaduct. Admire superyachts, soak up the history of the America's Cup. If morning: coffee and pastry at Oyster & Chop.

4. Wynyard Quarter & Fish Market
Over the Wynyard Crossing (drawbridge) to the Fish Market. Fresh seafood chowder (14 NZD) or fish & chips at The Fishmonger as a morning snack.

5. Victoria Park Market
Through Victoria Park (Auckland's oldest park with Moreton Bay fig trees) to the historic market hall district. Continue on Victoria Street towards the Sky Tower.

6. Sky Tower
Auckland's landmark. Either go up (33 NZD) or enjoy the view from below. Federal Street is Auckland's best restaurant mile — perfect for an early lunch at Depot.

7. Aotea Square & Civic Theatre
The central square with the Auckland Art Gallery (free! — New Zealand's largest art collection, including significant Māori art and the famous Gottfried Lindauer portraits of Māori chiefs). The Civic Theatre (1929) has an indoor ceiling that imitates a night sky with glowing stars — accessible during a tour or performance.

8. Karangahape Road (K Road)
Up Albert Street to K Road. Admire street art, browse vintage shops, coffee at Bestie (Auckland's coolest café name).

9. Auckland Domain & War Memorial Museum
Through Auckland's largest park — laid out in an extinct volcanic crater (Pukekawa). The Auckland War Memorial Museum (25 NZD, Māori gallery free) houses the most extensive collection of Māori and Pacific art in the world, including a complete Wharenui (meeting house) and a 25-meter-long Waka Taua (war canoe). The haka performance (3x daily, included in the ticket) is impressive.

10. Parnell Village (End)
Auckland's oldest district — Victorian shops, galleries, and cafés along Parnell Road. Perfect for a final flat white and cake at Rosehip. Saturdays: La Cigale French Market.

Arrival at the Airport

The Auckland Airport (AKL) is located 20 km south of the city. Transfer options:

• SkyBus: 18 NZD one way (online 16 NZD), every 15–30 minutes, 45–60 minutes to the CBD. Also stops at Britomart Station. The cheapest and easiest option.
• Taxi: 75–90 NZD to the city. Agree on a fixed price in advance!
• Uber/Ola: 45–70 NZD depending on time of day and demand. Pickup area: Door 8 (International) or Door 4 (Domestic).
• Rental Car: All major providers at the airport. CAUTION: Left-hand traffic! The first kilometers on Auckland's motorway with jet lag are brutal — consider a transfer to the hotel and pick up the rental car the next day.

Public Transport

Auckland's public transport (AT = Auckland Transport) consists of buses, trains, and ferries. The AT HOP Card (10 NZD purchase, rechargeable) is a must — without it, you pay significantly more. Ferries to Devonport, Waiheke, and Rangitoto are integrated into the AT system.

How long to stay?

Minimum 2 days: One day city (walking tour + Sky Tower + Ponsonby), one day Waiheke Island or Rangitoto. Ideal 3–4 days: Plus Piha/Waitakere Ranges, Auckland Museum, an upscale dinner. Many travelers rush through Auckland — a mistake. The city has more to offer than passersby think, especially culinary.

Accommodation

• € Budget: YHA Auckland City (18 Emily Place, dorm from 38 NZD). Haka Lodge (373 Karangahape Road, dorm from 35 NZD, great location on K Road). Base Auckland (229 Queen Street, party hostel, dorm from 30 NZD).
• €€ Mid-range: Adina Apartment Hotel (2 Tapora Street, Britomart, from 180 NZD — perfect location). CityLife Hotel (171 Queen Street, from 160 NZD, central with kitchenette).
• €€€ Upscale: Hotel DeBrett (2 High Street, from 280 NZD — boutique hotel in a historic building with rooftop pool). QT Auckland (4 Viaduct Harbour Avenue, from 320 NZD — design hotel at the Viaduct).

The Auckland War Memorial Museum (Auckland Domain) is New Zealand's most significant museum — a neoclassical building from the 1920s that towers over the city like a Greek temple. Inside: the most extensive collection of Māori and Pacific art worldwide, including a complete Wharenui (meeting house, which you can enter) and a 25-meter-long Waka Taua (war canoe made from a single kauri tree trunk). The Māori gallery alone is worth the visit — it explains the history, art, and philosophy of the Māori in a way that romanticizes or simplifies no aspect.

The haka performance (3x daily, 11:00, 12:00, and 13:30, included in museum admission) by Māori dancers is impressive — the ground vibrates, eyes are wide open, tongues are stuck out. The Gallipoli exhibition (New Zealand soldiers in World War I) and the Natural History Department (moa skeletons, volcanic geology of Auckland) are also first-class.

Admission: 25 NZD (Māori gallery free). Daily 10:00–17:00.

★★ Mount Eden (Maungawhau)

Mount Eden (Maungawhau, 196 m) is the highest natural point in Auckland — an extinct volcanic cone with a 50-meter-deep crater and a 360-degree panoramic view over the entire city, the Hauraki Gulf, the Waitakere Ranges, and on clear days to the Coromandel Peninsula. The name Maungawhau means "Mountain of the Whau Tree" in Māori. The climb from the parking lot takes only 10 minutes, but the view is sensational — especially at sunset when Auckland glows in golden light.

Important: The crater is sacred (Tapu) to the Māori of the Ngāti Whātua tribe — please do not enter the crater, but only view it from the edge. Signs explain the significance. Since 2019, the access road for cars has been closed — you must walk the last 800 meters (10 minutes, easy).

Other worthwhile volcanoes: One Tree Hill (Maungakiekie) — 182 m, once the site of one of the largest Māori pā (fortified village) in the world with over 5,000 inhabitants. The single tree that gave the hill its name was felled in 2000 (after a protest attack) — an obelisk now stands in its place. From the summit: panoramic views and the grave of John Logan Campbell, the "Father of Auckland." North Head (Maungauika) in Devonport offers military tunnels and the best view of the harbor entrance. All volcanoes are free to access.