Auckland Shore Excursion: Half-Day Guided City Tour

4.8
(146 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

See the sights of Auckland when your ship is in port and learn more about this beautiful ‘City of Sails’ on this 3 hour city tour.
You’ll tour the city center and surrounding suburbs on this Auckland shore excursion. Travel through the inner city parks and enjoy full commentary from experienced driver guides. Cross the Auckland Harbour Bridge, take a stroll on a white sand North Shore beach before heading in up Mt Victoria to see the city spread out before you with 365 degree views.

Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 17 people.

What's Included

Pick up an easy walk from the Cruise port at the bus stop at 188 Quay Street (HSBC Tower)
Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee
Local guide
Transport by air-conditioned mini-coach
Small group tour - max 17 people
Food and drinks

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

If you are arriving off a ship please meet the tour at the bus stop outside the HSBC building (Stop #1346), 188 Quay Street, Auckland - This bus stop of located across and down the road from Ferry Building, Downtown Auckland (Next to MSocial Auckland). Pick up will be at 8.50am. Please reconfirm this with Bush and Beach prior to the cruise departure. If you are staying at an inner city Auckland hotel, please let us know and we can give you a pick up time from there. If you are starting at an innercity Auckland hotel please reconfirm your inner city Auckland hotel with us and we can collect your from there. Freephone 0800 423 224

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Meeting point

Pick up will be from the bus stop outside the HSBC Building (Stop #1346)), 188 Quay Street, Auckland at 8.50am (located next to MSocial Hotel). Please confirm this with us. (If you are travelling pre or post a cruise please confirm your inner city Auckland accommodation with us for pick up)

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    After pick up from your central Auckland hotel, travel up Queen St - the main street of the city centre and home to iconic buildings and mixture of shops and CBD offices

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Continue on through the picturesque suburb of Ponsonby, known for its historic buildings, before heading over the Harbour Bridge to the North Shore.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Travel over the iconic Auckland Harbour Bridge, connecting Auckland City with the North Shore suburbs

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    Here you can stroll on a beautiful white sand beach with views out across the Waitemata Harbour to Rangitoto Island and where there is time for a coffee (at own cost).

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Rangitoto Island is a volcanic island in the Hauraki Gulf near Auckland, New Zealand. You will see Rangitoto from many vantage points while on this tour. (Actual island not visited)

    Admission ticket free
  • 2

    After a short drive through historic Devonport, continue up to the summit of Mount Victoria for stunning panoramic views of Auckland City and Devonport. Mount Victoria is Devonport's very own dormant volcano. Takarunga / Mount Victoria is the highest volcano on Auckland's North Shore, rising to 87 m. Takarunga means 'The hill that stands above' and its lava flows now line much of Devonport's waterfront

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Then, travel back over the Harbour Bridge to view Westhaven Marina, one of the largest marinas in the Southern Hemisphere. Westhaven Marina in Auckland, New Zealand, is the largest yacht marina in the Southern Hemisphere.The marina has nearly two thousand berths and swing moorings, and tends to be continually booked. Auckland, known as 'City of Sails', is generally known for its maritime passions

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Waitemata Harbour is the real name for what is often just called Auckland Harbour. It means “sparkling waters” in Maori, which is a very fitting name.

    Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Travel through Auckland Domain, Auckland's oldest park, and at 75 hectares one of the largest in the city. Located in the central suburb of Grafton, the park contains all of the explosion crater and most of the surrounding tuff ring of the Pukekawa volcano. This park is home to the Auckland Museum and the stunning Wintergardens.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Travel through Parnell Village, a quaint little suburb on the city fringe.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Small-group tour maximum 17 participants
  • All luggage must be kept aboard your ship or at a luggage storage facility at the port (own expense)
Supplied by Bush and Beach

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Ports of Call Tours
City Tours
Shore Excursions
Excellent Quality
Worry-Free Shore Excursion
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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