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We make no secret that this is the most comprehensive 8 Hour Full Day Tour of Auckland. Take in the top attractions of New Zealand's largest city on this full-day scenic tour of Auckland.Drive through the City to Tamaki Drive by air-conditioned Mercedes with our guide, discover sites of interest including Devonport, Mission Bay and gaze over the coastal scenery from Achilles Point. Travel to the top of 2 of Auckland's volcanoes for stunning 360 degree views; North Head, a volcano with the most commanding, spectacular views over the City, inner harbour and the Hauraki Gulf, and also see Auckland historic Mt. Eden, the highest volcano on the isthmus. Admire native birdlife at Muriwai Beach, the spectacular rugged coastline with black sand beaches and sip fine wines along the Kumeu Wine Trail. Visit the Auckland Domain, home to the Auckland Museum and visit the 2 stunning Wintergardens and Fernery. Enjoy our historic lunch stop in Riverhead. Marvel as we journey into the lush countryside.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We pick up ONLY from all Downtown CBD Accommodation (Hotels, BNBs, Backpackers Hotels etc) and also the cruise terminals for guests arriving by cruise ship. We do not pick up in the suburbs of Auckland.
Adina Apartment Hotel, 2 Tapora Street
Air BNBs- all Downtown CBC BNBs
Airedale Suites, 380 Queen Street
Ascotia off Queen
Attic Backpackers, 31 Wellesley Street West
Auckland City Hotel, 157 Hobson Street
Auckland Harbour Suites
Avani Metropolis
Backpackers-all CBD locations
Barclay Suites
Choice Backpackers, 10 Wellesley Street East
City Life
Copthorne, 150 Anzac Avenue
Cordis Hotel, 83 Symonds St
Crowne Plaza
De Bretts Hotel
Dilworth Building Apartments
Empire Apartments
Fable Hotel
Gamma Hotel
Grand Chancellor, 1 Hobson Street
Grand Millennium
Haka House, 5 Turner Street
Haka House, 373 Karangahape Rd
Heritage
Hilton Hotel on Princes Wharf
Hobson Lodge, 224 Hobson Street
Holiday Inn Express, CBD
Ibis City (Wyndham Street)
Imagine
Intercontinental Hotel on Quay Street (1 Queen Street)
Kiwi International, 411 Queen Street
Lylo, 54 Cook Street
Marriott Hotel, 22 Albert Street
Mercure Auckland, 500 Queen St
Metropolis (Avani Metropolis)
MSocial
Nesuto Stadium Apartment Hotel, 40 Beach Road
Nesuto St. Martins, St. Martins Lane
Newton Lodge, 27 Cross Street
Park Hyatt, 99 Halsey Street
President Hotel
Princes Wharf Apartments
Pullman
Quadrant Hotel & Suites
Quest (all CBD locations)
Ramada Suites, 147 Victoria Street
Rydges
Sebel (both Viaduct Harbour and Quay West)
Sebel Manukau, 16 Lakewood Court, Manukau-for those staying near the airport
Sky City Grand
Sky City Hotel
Sofitel
SO Hotel, cnr Customs Street and Gore Street
Star Park Apartments, 30B Swanson St
Star Queen Apartments, 438 Queen Street
Star Victoria Apartments, 64 Federal Street
Sudima, 63-67 Nelson Street
Swiss bel Suites, 206 Victoria Street West
Travelodge, 110 Packenham Street West, Wynyard Quarter
Voco Hotel, Wyndham Street
VR Auckland City, 188 Hobson Street
VR Queen Street, 401 Queen Street
Itinerary
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(Pass by)
Drive over the Auckland Harbour Bridge, built in 1959, offering the most spectacular views and photo opportunities of the City and beyond
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
This quaint little township, often remarked being similar to Sausilito, is the oldest suburb on the North Shore of Auckland. Picturesque streets which are home to over 5,000 old wooden villas
Admission ticket free -
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Steeped in history and is an underground "mini city" with a labyrinth of tunnels, some of which we journey into. We walk around this volcano (flat walk) with simply spectacular 360 degree views of Auckland
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Steeped in history with spectacular Harbour Views
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
We visit the 2 stunning Wintergardens, the 2 enormous glasshouses, and the Fernery where guests can see and touch our most famous fern, "the silver fern.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
New Zealand is famous for wine and we journey into the wine growing district of West Auckland and stop and do some wine tasting
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5
Our lunch destination is at Riverhead. Steeped in history dating back to 1857 overlooking the uppermost finger of Auckland's Waitemata Harbour (lunch not included in tour)
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Soak up the stunning views of Auckland Harbour coastline flanked with our beautiful native pohutakawa trees
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Another of Auckland's inner city beaches that was formerly the home of New Zealand native parera duck
Admission ticket free -
6
New Zealand's richest suburb as we explain how to tell the age of the old wooden villas and about their construction and other facets
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
Journey to the highest point in Auckland (196 metres) with simply spectacular 360 degree views. This is one of 56 extinct volcanoes in Auckland bosting one of the largest volcanic craters in Auckland
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Journey along this road built in 1931 offering magical views of inner Auckland
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Parnell is the oldest suburb in Auckland dating back to 1841 and is home to the Auckland Rose Garden and the Golden Mile of Parnell with its numerous eateries and the quaint Parnell Village
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
We visit one of Auckland's 3 crater lakes. This formed from a volcanic eruption that occurred 85,000 years ago
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
The richest street in Auckland and New Zealand offering breath-taking views over the Harbour and City
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
We enter the countryside of West Auckland where guests will see farms, livestock and marvel at the greenness of the pasture
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
We journey through this wealthy area in the countryside of Auckland, flanked by enormous homes, and we show guests the Coatesville Mansion that recently sold for $32.5 M
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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Some easy walking is involved. Comfortable shoes recommended
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Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Some easy walking is involved. Comfortable shoes recommended
- Minimum Age is 10 years
- We can provide this tour to groups larger than 14 by discussions with Viator and ourselves
- Please note that there are 2 activities that require good walking ability. Unfortunately, our tour is not recommended for those with agility/mobility issues.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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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