Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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.
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Hotel pickup and drop-off at Downtown Centrally Situated Hotels or Cruise Ships
Transport by air-conditioned minibus
Driver/guide
Wine-tasting
Lunch
Personal expenses
Departure Point
Victoria Street West, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
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
Traveler pickup
Auckland
Auckland Harbour Bridge, Auckland Central, New Zealand Drive over the Auckland Harbour Bridge, built in 1959, offering the most spectacular views and photo opportunities of the City and beyond
Devonport, Devonport, New Zealand 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
North Head Historic Reserve, Auckland Central, New Zealand 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
Achilles Point, Auckland Central, New Zealand Steeped in history with spectacular Harbour Views 15 minutes
Auckland Domain, Auckland Central, New Zealand 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
Soljans Estate Winery, Kumeu, New Zealand 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
Riverhead, Riverhead, New Zealand 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
Mission Bay, Mission Bay, New Zealand Soak up the stunning views of Auckland Harbour coastline flanked with our beautiful native pohutakawa trees
Kohimarama, Kohimarama, New Zealand Another of Auckland's inner city beaches that was formerly the home of New Zealand native parera duck
Remuera, Remuera, New Zealand 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
Mount Eden, Mount Eden, New Zealand 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
Tamaki Drive, Auckland Central, New Zealand Journey along this road built in 1931 offering magical views of inner Auckland
Parnell, Auckland Central, New Zealand 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
Orakei Basin - not Orakei Korako!, Auckland, New Zealand We visit one of Auckland's 3 crater lakes. This formed from a volcanic eruption that occurred 85,000 years ago
Paritai Drive, Orakei, Auckland 1071, New Zealand The richest street in Auckland and New Zealand offering breath-taking views over the Harbour and City
Waimauku, Waimauku, New Zealand We enter the countryside of West Auckland where guests will see farms, livestock and marvel at the greenness of the pasture
Coatesville, Coatesville, New Zealand 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
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
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
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure 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.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
NaiSunRichard_G
03 May 2025
Danny gave a very personalised tour where he had in depth knowledge of the various landmarks in Auckland
Cornelia_R
17 Apr 2025
Mike was an outstanding guide. Due to a upcomming Storm we have to shorten the daytrip. But the Company give us the possibility to start the trip early so we can see everything that was planned
EricG3156
15 Apr 2025
Mike S. Was fantastic tour guide/driver with Viator. Hobbit land and Glow worms in one day. Long day on beautiful winding country roads. Lots of farm animals . Cows, sheep and turkies . Good full day. ????♥️
This tour in
North Island
is organized by
Auckland Scenic Tours
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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