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Don’t Miss These Must-Do Activities in Auckland
Auckland city offers a bit of everything: nature, views, culture, and wining and dining, but the city covers quite a bit of ground. Experiencing its best sights and attractions requires some advanced planning.
If you’re short on time in Auckland, a hop-on hop-off bus tour is a convenient way to get around. These stop at many of the city’s most popular attractions, including museums, galleries, and wildlife centers.
Seeking a day trip outside the central city? Check out West Auckland and the Waitakere Ranges, with the famous windswept beach at Piha. Or take a ferry over to Waiheke Island in the Hauraki Gulf, covered in vineyards, for the feel of rural New Zealand but with views of Auckland’s skyline across the sea.
See below for a few more of our recommendations for the City of Sails.
6 Tours and Activities
Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland
Explore the Waitakere Ranges rain forest and Auckland’s rugged west coast, including Piha Beach, during an afternoon tour with a guide who is knowledgeable about New Zealand flora and fauna. From the Arataki Centre, admire sweeping views from the Tasman Sea to the Pacific Ocean. Learn about Maori history, stroll the beach, and take a nature walk through a lush rain forest while you experience Auckland's largest regional park.
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Auckland Explorer: Hop-on Hop-off Tour
See Auckland’s major sights and attractions with a hop-on hop-off city bus tour. Perfect for first-time visitors to Auckland, it’s a great way to explore the city. Complete with English audio commentary, the bus tour takes about an hour to complete. Enjoy the flexibility of a 1-day or 2-day pass, and hop off at key points, such as Parnell Village, Auckland Museum or the Sky Tower, at your leisure.
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Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket
Auckland’s Sky Tower has stood 1076 feet tall (328 meters) over the city since 1994, and is one of its most popular attractions, especially for first-time visitors. Save money and time by pre-booking your general Sky Tower admission ticket, which allows you to spend one to two hours at three observation levels. Get quickly orientated and spot key landmarks such as the Harbour Bridge, Mount Eden, and Waiheke Island.
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US$25.35
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Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour
Take in the highlights of New Zealand’s largest city on this half-day tour of Auckland and benefit from an expert guide and small group size. Admire views of Auckland Harbour and drive over the Harbour Bridge; gaze out over the city from the top of Mt Eden; visit K Road, the Auckland Domain, and the Mission Bay beaches; and explore atmospheric neighborhoods such as Parnell, Ponsonby, and Northcote Point.
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US$44.84
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Piha and Karekare Rainforest Wine Tour from Auckland
Volcanic beaches, native rain forest, and vineyards abound on this full-day tour of West Auckland. Begin with a wine tasting in Henderson Valley, then continue to the Waitakere Ranges, where more than 40,000 acres (16,000 hectares) of coastline and forest await you. Get elevated views of the reserve from the Arataki visitor center, explore the black-sand beaches of Piha and Karekare, and get close to the Karekare waterfalls. Then, enjoy an included lunch before finishing your tour with more wine tastings.
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US$186.93
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Auckland Scenic Day Tour Full-Day- 8 HOURS
Make the most of your time in Auckland with a small-group tour that crams all the city’s best bits into just one day. Snap photos of Auckland Harbour Bridge, the Sky Tower and One Tree Hill; take in the views from Tamaki Drive and Mission Bay; explore vibrant neighborhoods like Ponsonby; and visit off-the-beaten-track attractions like Muriwai Beach, the Auckland Domain and Parnell.
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US$133.07
Price varies by group size
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Price varies by group size
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