Welcome to Auckland – The Epic Playground of the Pacific

You’re not just coming to play basketball… you’re coming to a multicultural city of Aotearoa New Zealand.
​​​​​​​A city built between two harbours, dotted with 48 ancient volcanoes, and alot of history, culture and fun to be had. 

What to do between games? During the evenings?

Chill Between Games: Nature & Vibes

- Climb a Volcano – Mt Eden (Maungawhau) or One Tree Hill (Maungakiekie)
- Beach-Hop – Mission Bay, Piha, Muriwai
- Island Escape – Waiheke Island with beach walks, zip-lining, vineyards

Eat Like a King / Queen / MVP

- Commercial Bay & Britomart for modern NZ food
- Night Markets in South Auckland for multicultural food
- K Road for indie eats and retro vibes

Live the Culture

- Auckland War Memorial Museum – Māori culture and NZ history
- Auckland Art Gallery – amazing local and international exhibitions
- Street Art around Karangahape Rd and Ponsonby

Want to travel around Auckland before / after the tournament

Contact Deaf Adventures - They have established some tours for the same month as Deaf Basketball - so you can travel to play, and to travel! 

They are a Deaf owned and Deaf led organisation
​​​​​​​based here in New Zealand

https://deafadventures.nz/pages/world-deaf-basketball-championships