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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.
Redemption 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
Pickup Information
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
Language Offered
English-GUIDE
Itinerary
1. Drive over the Auckland Harbour Bridge, built in 1959, offering the most spectacular views and photo opportunities of the City and beyond
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
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
4. Steeped in history with spectacular Harbour Views
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.
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
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)
8. Soak up the stunning views of Auckland Harbour coastline flanked with our beautiful native pohutakawa trees
9. Another of Auckland's inner city beaches that was formerly the home of New Zealand native parera duck
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
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
12. Journey along this road built in 1931 offering magical views of inner Auckland
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
14. We visit one of Auckland's 3 crater lakes. This formed from a volcanic eruption that occurred 85,000 years ago
15. The richest street in Auckland and New Zealand offering breath-taking views over the Harbour and City
16. We enter the countryside of West Auckland where guests will see farms, livestock and marvel at the greenness of the pasture
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
Inclusion
Hotel pickup and drop-off at Downtown Centrally Situated Hotels or Cruise Ships
Transport by air-conditioned minibus
Driver/guide
Wine-tasting
Exclusion
Lunch
Personal expenses
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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