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Northcote Point, Auckland, 1011, New Zealand

Auckland

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Afternoon Tour - 2:30pm

$37.54

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Overview

Enjoyable, informative and a great day out... Explore Auckland with a more personalised experience. An exceptional value, we offer a very comprehensive tour covering all the best sights, with plenty of stops for photos. • Discover our sparkling harbour, stunning beaches, historic buildings, leafy parks, Victorian suburbs, and bustling shopping areas. • Enjoy fantastic views from the top of our volcanoes. • Travel over the Harbour Bridge for great views of our city. • Learn about Auckland, the geography, history, and our way of life. • Comfortable air-conditioned coach takes you to a greater variety of sights. • Easy morning, 4 hour tour. • Convenient downtown departure point or from our central pick-up locations.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

There is a vehicle drop-off and pick-up area just to the right of the Ferry Building (behind some big red gates). We will pull in here at 10 am. Alternatively, we offer central pick-up options. Please let us know where you are staying, and we will advise the closest pick-up point.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Ferry Building

Our main pick up point is alongside the Ferry Building on Queens Wharf. There's a pick-up & drop off area, that's the spot. Alternatively, we offer 4 central pick-up locations. Let us know where you are staying and we will advise the closest pick-up point. This is a very comprehensive tour and we pack a lot into the 3.5 to 4 hours. You will get a real feel for Auckland. It's geography, history, sights, and our way of life. This tour is family run, and the commentary is detailed, full of insights from a local perspective and delivered with humor.

Duration: 2 mins

2. Viaduct Harbour

We drive along the downtown waterfront area, past the Viaduct Harbour, which is one of Auckland top "going out" spots. Great selection of restaurants and bars. Lots of boats, and home to the America's Cup yachts, and Whale & Dolphin watching boats

3. Wynyard Quarter

The Wynyard Quarter has been transformed into an attractive waterfront restaurant area and is home to the Auckland Fish market. great place to revisit later for some Fish and Chips.

4. Westhaven Marina

Westhaven Marina is the largest Marina in the Southern Hemisphere. We stop here for great photos of the Harbour, Harbour Bridge, and the Marina. Sometimes we see Bungy Jumpers leaping off the Harbour Bridge. Sorry., but Bungy Jumping is not included in the tour, but I can help you organise it.... There's also nice clean bathrooms here.

Duration: 10 mins

5. Auckland Harbour Bridge

We travel over the Bridge to the North Shore, heading to Northcote Point.

6. Little Shoal Bay Reserve

We visit Shoal Bay in Northcote Point for arguably the best views of Auckland City from across the Harbour. Great place for photos.

Duration: 10 mins

7. Northcote

Optional coffee stop. We don't stop on this tour for a formal Morning or Afternoon "Tea/Coffee" break as I prefer to show you as much of Auckland as possible. There's a couple of nice choices for takeaway drinks and snacks. Just bring them back to the bus. I have drink holders installed for this very reason.

Duration: 5 mins

8. Ponsonby

Ponsonby is a Victorian/ Edwardian suburb full of lovely older buildings. Fantastic shopping, with that point of difference, and mostly privately owned shops. An extremely varied selection of stores, from fashion boutiques, gift shops, homewares, antiques, cafe's and restaurants. Well worth a re-visit after the tour.

9. Karangahape Road (K Road)

Known as a "colourful' area in the past, it's making a come-back. The nightclubs, bars, and tattoo parlors are still here, but there's also an interesting selection of shops, and cafe's. Definitely worth a re-visit.

10. Mount Eden

Fantastic elevated views of Auckland City from the summit of Mt Eden. It's a 5 - 10 minute walk from the parking lot to the Summit, but well worth the walk. There's bathrooms here.

Duration: 30 mins

11. Auckland Museum

We drive through the Auckland Domain ( Park) and past the Auckland Museum. You would at least 3-4 hours to visit the Museum, so we don't stop, but the Museum is well worth a visit. Excellent exhibit on Maori and Polynesian culture, and the daily Maori cultural performance is most enjoyable.

12. Parnell Rose Gardens

We drive through the Victorian suburb of Parnell, and past the Parnell Rose Gardens. If the flowers are in bloom we can stop for some photos.

Duration: 5 mins

13. Mission Bay Auckland

We are now back on the waterfront, where we enjoy a picturesque drive past Ohaku Bay, Mission Bay, Kohimarama Beach, and on to Saint Heliers.

14. St Heliers

After Achilles Point we drive through the seaside village of Saint Heliers, and then back along the waterfront, to downtown Auckland.

15. Achilles Point

Achilles Point in the suburb of Saint Heliers affords wonderful views out over the many islands in the Hauraki Gulf. There's also a nice view of Auckland City in the distance. Great photo stop.

Duration: 10 mins

16. The University of Auckland

We drive along the tree-lined Symonds St, past the University of Auckland, where we head into the downtown area. .

17. Auckland Central

In the downtown city area, I'll point out the Auckland Art Gallery, and show you some of the smaller side streets, like High St, and O'Connell street where there are interesting shops.

18. Queen Street

Queen St is the main shopping street in Auckland. I point out many lovely heritage buildings, like the Auckland Town Hall & Civic Theater.

19. Ferry Building

We conclude our tour back at the Ferry Building. Alternatively, if you are staying in the downtown area, I'm happy to drop you back at your hotel. This tour is delivered with a comprehensive commentary, not just about the places we visit, but also about the geography, history , and an insight into our way of life. There's' a few funny bits as well.

Duration: 5 mins

Inclusion

Professional guide with live commentary

In-vehicle air conditioning

Selected convenient pick-up areas located throughout the City.

Exclusion

Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

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

100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

A maximum of 18 people per booking

There is some access to the bus, if you have a Walker or a Wheelchair, but these items must be folded. There is a small step. There are handles each side of the door to help.

Strollers must be foldable.

In consideration of other guests, if you are un-well, please do not participate on the tour. I will refund.

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Overview

Meeting and Pickup

Language Offered

Itinerary

1. Ferry Building

2. Viaduct Harbour

3. Wynyard Quarter

4. Westhaven Marina

5. Auckland Harbour Bridge

6. Little Shoal Bay Reserve

7. Northcote

8. Ponsonby

9. Karangahape Road (K Road)

10. Mount Eden

11. Auckland Museum

12. Parnell Rose Gardens

13. Mission Bay Auckland

14. St Heliers

15. Achilles Point

16. The University of Auckland

17. Auckland Central

18. Queen Street

19. Ferry Building

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Additional Info

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