What is the cancellation policy for this tour?

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

How long does this tour take?

This tour lasts approximately 8 hours.

Where does this tour start?

Meeting point details will be provided in your booking confirmation.

New Zealand

Auckland Scenic Day Tour Full-Day- 8 HOURS

★★★★⯨ 4.9

8 hours

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Overview

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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What's Included

✓ Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off at Downtown Centrally Situated Hotels or Cruise Ships
Transport by air-conditioned minibus
Driver/guide
Wine-tasting

✗ Not Included

Lunch
Personal expenses

Itinerary

Stop 1

Drive over the Auckland Harbour Bridge, built in 1959, offering the most spectacular views and photo opportunities of the City and beyond

Stop 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

Stop 3

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

Stop 4

Steeped in history with spectacular Harbour Views

Stop 5

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.

Stop 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

Stop 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)

Stop 8

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

Stop 9

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

Stop 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

Stop 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

Stop 12

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

Stop 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

Stop 14

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

Stop 15

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

Stop 16

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

Stop 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

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Good to Know

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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Special Instructions

• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• If you have not already specified, you MUST advise supplier as soon as possible your Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and departure time so that appropriate arrangements can be made

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time

Tour departs within walking distance of the cruise port