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Discover Auckland’s volcanic story on this private half-day tour visiting three of the city’s most iconic cones. Begin at Bastion Point for views across the Waitematā Harbour, then enjoy guided summit walks at Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill, Māngere Mountain, and Maungawhau / Mount Eden. Each volcano has its own shape, history, and eruption style, and your guide will explain how more than 50 volcanoes have shaped Tāmaki Makaurau. Expect panoramic views, dramatic craters, Māori pā sites, and flexible pacing throughout. With private transport, hotel or cruise pickup, and a friendly local guide, this is the most engaging way to explore Auckland’s volcanic landscape in just a few hours.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please be ready at your confirmed pickup location and clearly visible to your guide at least 5 minutes before departure.
Hotel pickups:
Wait inside the main hotel lobby, near the entrance, so your guide can easily locate you.
Cruise/Port pickups:
Please wait at the designated passenger pickup zone and keep an eye out for your guide.
What to bring:
Comfortable walking shoes, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a light rain jacket.
Itinerary
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1Bastion Point
A coastal headland with sweeping views across the Waitematā Harbour. From here you’ll see Rangitoto, Browns Island, and the wider volcanic field laid out in front of you — the perfect introduction to Auckland’s volcanic story.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Mangere Mountain
One of the best-preserved volcanoes in the region, with two main craters and clearly visible terraces from former pā sites. The summit walk offers wide views over the Manukau Harbour and shows how volcanic activity shaped the surrounding landscape. It’s a highlight for geology and history lovers alike.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3One Tree Hill (Maungakiekie)
One of Auckland’s most important volcanic and cultural sites. Maungakiekie features twin craters, ancient pā terraces, and panoramic views from the summit. The short summit walk reveals both the volcanic form and the deep Māori history that makes this one of the most significant places in Tāmaki Makaurau.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Maungawhau / Mount Eden
A dramatic, perfectly shaped crater and Auckland’s highest natural point. From the summit boardwalk, you’ll enjoy 360-degree views over the entire volcanic field — the ideal way to connect all the volcanoes visited throughout the tour.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please let us know if you are travelling with children under 7 years of age so we can provide a suitable safety seat. We will need the age, height and weight of each child under 7.
- Travellers must be able to safely enter and exit a standard vehicle without assistance.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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