Shore Excursion: Auckland Scenic Full Day Tour - 8 Hours

4.9
(12 reviews)

8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Popular Tour now released as a Shore Excursion.The most comprehensive Full Day 8 hour Auckland Tour available. See the top attractions of Auckland on this Full-Day Scenic Tour. 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;admire native birdlife at Muriwai and the spectacular rugged coastline with black sand beaches; sip fine wines along the Kumeu Wine Trail.Visit the Auckland Domain, home to the Auckland Museum and the 2 stunning Wintergardens and Fernery. Enjoy our historic lunch stop in Riverhead. Marvel as we journey into the lush countryside.This 8-hour tour includes round-trip travel from your cruise ship

What's Included

Pick Up/Drop Off dockside beside their cruise ship- at Queens Wharf or Princes Wharf.
Transport by air-conditioned minibus
Driver/guide
Wine-tasting
Lunch
Personal expenses

Meeting and pickup

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

Guests will be picked up and dropped off dockside beside their cruise ship either at Queens Wharf or Princes Wharf. Look out for our yellow Mercedes - Benz transportation

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

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    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
  • 2

    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

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    The most western part of our tour, with views to the gannet colony and also with breath-taking views down the west coast of New Zealand and the Tasman Sea

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    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
  • 5

    Steeped in history with spectacular Harbour Views

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    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
  • 7

    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
  • 8

    Soak up the stunning views of Auckland Harbour coastline flanked with our beautiful native pohutakawa trees

    Admission ticket free
  • 9

    Another of Auckland's inner city beaches that was formerly the home of New Zealand native parera duck

    Admission ticket free
  • 10

    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
  • 11

    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
  • 12

    Journey along this road built in 1931 offering magical views of inner Auckland

    Admission ticket free
  • 13

    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
  • 14

    We visit one of Auckland's 3 crater lakes. This formed from a volcanic eruption that occurred 85,000 years ago

    Admission ticket free
  • 15

    The richest street in Auckland and New Zealand offering breath-taking views over the Harbour and City

    Admission ticket free
  • 16

    We enter the countryside of West Auckland where guests will see farms, livestock and marvel at the greenness of the pasture

    Admission ticket free
  • 17

    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

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Some easy walking is involved. Comfortable shoes recommended
  • 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
  • Minimum Age is 8 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.
Supplied by Auckland Scenic Tours

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Shore Excursions
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Worry-Free Shore Excursion
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