Shore Excursion: Half Day Small Group Auckland Scenic Tour - 4 HOURS

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4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Popular Tour now released as a Shore Excursion. This is the most comprehensive Half Day Tour of Auckland available; perfect for those arriving by cruise ship. Join this half-day Auckland Scenic Tour if you want to see as much of Auckland as possible in 4 Hours with a guide steeped in the history and knowledge of Auckland.This tour will ensure you are able to see all the iconic Auckland sights. Drive along Tamaki Drive by air-conditioned Mercedes with one of our guides renowned for their knowledge; discover the quaint village of 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 spectacular views over the City, inner Harbour ; also up Auckland's highest volcano, historic Mt. Eden; visit the Auckland Domain, home to the Auckland Museum and the 2 stunning Wintergardens and Fernery. This 4-hour tour includes round-trip travel from your cruise ship.

What's Included

Cruise Terminal Pick Up and Drop Off
Local taxes
Local driver/guide
Food and drinks, unless specified
Minimum age is 8 years

Meeting and pickup

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

All guests who have booked our Ship to Shore Auckland Tour will ONLY be picked up dockside beside their berthing ship at the Cruise Ship Terminals (Queens Wharf or Princes Wharf)

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Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Built in 1959, this affords spectacular 360 degree views and photo opportunities of Auckland as we travel across the bridge to the North Shore of Auckland

    Admission ticket free
  • 2

    This is arguably the quaintest township in Auckland and dating back to 1850, the oldest on the North Shore that people liken to Sausilito in San Francisco. Marvel at the 5,000 old villas as we explain how to tell their age

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Steeped in history and we explain this as formerly this was an underground township (during the 2nd World War and the 1880s) with a labyrinth of tunnels. Affords spectacular 360 degree views of Auckland City and the Hauraki Gulf

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Is there any more beautiful place in Auckland than visiting the 2 stunning Wintergardens (these magnificent glasshouses) over 100 years old and our Fernery, home to our 80 endemic ferns including the most famous, our Silver Fern

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    The highest point on the isthmus of Auckland at 196 metres. Journey to the top and marvel at the most spectacular 360 degree views of Auckland.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Marvel at the beauty of Auckland's inner City beaches and the beautiful native Pohutakawa trees that flank the coastline

    Admission ticket free
  • 7

    The richest street not only in Auckland but New Zealand that additionally offers spectacular views over Okahu Bay and Auckland Harbour

    Admission ticket free
  • 8

    Marvel at the old stone cottage constructed by Bishop Selwyn in 1848 with volcanic rock as you journey through one of the quaintest coastal suburbs in Auckland as you journey to Kohimarama

    Admission ticket free
  • 9

    One of the most historic places in Auckland; but also affords the most spectacular views of the Auckland Harbour and the Hauraki Gulf

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 10

    One of 3 crater lakes in Auckland as we explain its history and significance

    Admission ticket free
  • 11

    Marvel at the homes in the richest suburb of not only Auckland but New Zealand as we explain the types of timber used in their construction and how to tell their age

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 12

    Marvel at the golden mile of Parnell, the oldest suburb of Auckland dating back to 1841

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • A small amount of easy walking is involved. Comfortable shoes recommended
  • A maximum of 14 people per booking(We can provide this tour to groups larger than 14 by discussions with Viator and ourselves)
  • 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
  • Please note that there are 2 activities that require good walking ability. Unfortunately, our tour is not recommended for those with agility/mobility issues.
Supplied by Auckland Scenic Tours

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Half-day Tours
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Shore Excursions
Small Group
Excellent Quality
Worry-Free Shore Excursion
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Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Port Pickup

Cancellation Policy

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

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