Readers pick: Auckland's top 5 activities

The Auckland Art Gallery is a great place to visit.

Where do you go, what do you do to take time out and relax in Downtown Auckland? Heart of the City asked, and you told us:

1. Saunter off the ferry after a trip across the harbour, brunch in the Viaduct or Britomart, visit the Art Gallery, walk through Albert Park, maybe a coffee on High St, and meander back to the ferry. Perfect - Jennifer M

2. Fabric, Unity Books on High St and Olivia & Friends on Lorne St - Emma P

3. On a hot summer's day take the kids to the water feature at Takutai Square and Silo markets on a Friday night - Melissa P

4. It's gotta be The Black Hoof - Naomi T

5. Ferry boat ride around the harbour, lunch at the Viaduct and visit the Voyager Maritime Museum - Lucy HK

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