Auckland

Auckland Scenic Day Tour Full-Day- 8 HOURS

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Full Day Auckland Scenic Tour
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Free cancellation
Up to 24 hours in advance.
  • 8 hours
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

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.
  • Enjoy wine tasting at a local winery
  • Great-value tour includes hotel pick-up and round-trip transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • See Auckland Harbour Bridge, the Sky Tower and One Tree Hill
  • This tour is limited to a maximum of 11 or 14 persons

What's Included

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

Meeting And Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

  • Sky Tower
    Victoria Street West, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

08:30 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

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

What To Expect

Your full-day tour of Auckland begins with pick-up from your central hotel and a scenic drive through the city to the North Shore. Admire views across Waitemata Harbour as you cross the famous Auckland Harbour Bridge and arrive in the lively seafront village of Devonport. Hop out to stretch your legs and take photos as your guide points out the Auckland skyline to the south, then drives you to North Head to enjoy views of the volcanic Rangitoto Island.

Cross back into central Auckland and follow the Tamaki Drive, a dramatic coastal road that winds its way along Waitematā Harbour to Misson Bay. Along the way, pass the glitzy waterfront of Viaduct harbor; spot the iconic Sky Tower looming above the buildings; and stop at lookout points like Achilles Point and Bastion Point.

Next, pay a visit to Cornwall Park to see the legendary One Tree Hill, where your guide will tell you all about the crater hill and its significance to the Maori people. Another beautiful park is the Auckland Domain in the Parnell neighborhood, where you’ll have chance to admire the Wintergarden. Then, get a glimpse of local life as you drive through Ponsonby, one of Auckland’s hippest neighborhoods, and perhaps peek into the shops along Ponsonby road.

After lunch (own expense), it’s time to head out of the city towards the wild west coast and Muriwai Beach. Breathe in the sea air as you stroll the black sand beach, then head to the southern end of the beach to visit one of New Zealand’s most important Gannet breeding colonies. There’s just time to make a stop at one of the wineries along the Kumeu Wine Trail for a wine tasting (included) before heading back to the city. Finally, your tour ends with drop off at your hotel.

Auckland Harbour Bridge (Pass By)

Devonport (Pass By)

North Head Historic Reserve

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Achilles Point

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Auckland Domain

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Soljans Estate Winery

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Riverhead

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Mission Bay (Pass By)

Kohimarama (Pass By)

Remuera

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Mount Eden

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Tamaki Drive (Pass By)

Parnell (Pass By)

Orakei Basin - not Orakei Korako! (Pass By)

Paritai Drive (Pass By)

Waimauku (Pass By)

Coatesville (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • 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
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Minimum Age is 10 years
  • Stroller accessible
  • We can provide this tour to groups larger than 14 by discussions with Viator and ourselves
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start 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.

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Traveler Tips


I would recommend this tour for anyone who wants to get an overview of Auckland.
I highly recommend this tour and get Dave as yoru river.

Reviews

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Two thumbs up!
Steven_F, Aug 2023
Had a great day and saw so much of Auckland. Our tour guide Mike was great and so knowledgeable. A great way to see the city.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Thank you. We pride ourselves on our 8-Hour Auckland tour being the most comprehensive available. If you have a spare day and want to see as much of Auckland as possible, then our tour is the perfect tour as you experienced. Ideal for those in Auckland for just a very short time or arriving on a cruise ship. Our tour showcase the stunning scenic beauty of Auckland, our rich history, culture, fauna and flora. Than you sincerely for choosing our tour.
Great day in Auckland
Kathleen_L, Jul 2023
We had a great time on this tour with Mike our tour guide. He was funny and knowledgeable about the history and places he took us. We enjoyed the places from Mt Eden, to the Riverhead for lunch and Devonport for gelato. You get a great overview of Auckland.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Thank you. We make no secret of the fact that our 8-Hour Tour of Auckland is the most comprehensive available. perfect for those arriving on a cruise ship or staying at a hotel and want to see as much of Auckland as possible in 8 Hours. Our tour is perfect as it encapsulates the true fabric of Auckland; our stunning scenic beauty and views, rich history and culture and our fauna and flora. have your camera fully charged as you will need it. It was a privilege hosting you. Thank you sincerely for choosing our tour
Great Tour
Susie_M, Jul 2023
We really enjoyed this tour of Auckland. Saw most of the city and it’s surroundings. Our tour guide, Mike, was great.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Thank you for these lovely comments, We make no secret of the fact that our 8-Hour Tour of Auckland is the most comprehensive available as we showcase the stunning and spectacular scenic beauty, but also the rich history, culture, fauna and flora. Ideal for those who want to see as much of Auckland as possible in 8 Hours. Our tour does exactly that. Thank you sincerely for choosing our tour.
Outstanding Full Day Tour by Mike!
James_P, Jul 2023
Mike our tour guide was outstanding. He was very knowledgeable about Auckland and the surrounding area. Most hospitable and made the day long adventure memorable. Thanks Mike. Job well done 😘👍.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Thank you! We appreciate your comment "Our tour guide was most hospitable and made the day long adventure memorable." We make no secret of the fact that this is the most comprehensive 8 -Hour Full day Tour of Auckland available. Add in one of our knowledgeable guides as we unfold the stunning scenic beauty, history, culture, fauna and flora of Auckland and you are guaranteed to fall in love with Auckland and have a very special day. It was our privilege to host you. Thank you sincerely for choosing our tour.
Auckland at it's Best
Wendy_R, May 2023
We had a wonderful trip with David. He was very knowledgeable and would answer any questions we had. Took us all over Auckland and the back country. Took us to a wonderful place for fish and chips. Couldn't ask for a better day or driver
Response from Host, May 2023
Thank You! Isn't Auckland such a stunning scenically beautiful City? I sense you fell in love with our enchanting City. We have designed our tour to be the most comprehensive Full Day tour of Auckland available. You experienced that first hand. We pride ourselves on our team of tour guides who we believe are the most professional, knowledgeable and affable in our industry. There is so much to see in Auckland and our tour guides just love showcasing our city to our guests as you experienced and commented on. Thank you sincerely for choosing our tour and best wishes for the rest of 2023.
Enjoyable day touring around Auckland
John_M, Mar 2023
John was an excellent and knowledgeable tour guide. He knew all about the history of the area, and made it very personal and interesting, adding humor too it using our names as we travelled. Winery was fun, and views around the tunnels were nice. Very nice day.
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Thank you for these lovely comments about our tour and one of our knowledgeable tour guides. You would have appreciated the seamlessness of your pick up off dockside beside your cruise ship, the storing of your luggage in one of our Mercedes whilst you were on our tour and then the facilitating of your onward journey later that day to the airport for your return journey home overseas. It was a privilege hosting you. Thank you sincerely for choosing our tour.
Excellent
Edwin_Y, Mar 2023
Excellent package to see, experience and get a good taste of Auckland in one day. David, our guide, narrator and driver took great care of our small group. Thank you and all the best!
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Isn't Auckland such a stunningly scenic beautiful City? Our 8-Hour Auckland tour is the perfect way to see Auckland whether you are arriving on a cruise ship or just in Auckland for a day and you want to see as much as is possible in that time. We make no secret of the fact that this is the most comprehensive tour of Auckland available. Thank you for your lovely comments about one of our tour guides. It was our privilege hosting you.
This is the one to take.
Robert_V, Mar 2023
A great small group tour (10 people). David was exceptional and really shared his love for his country and his hometown. He immediately learned everyone's name and introduced each of us as new people were picked up from their hotels. Turns out all but two will be on our cruise, so we all have someone to connect with. The stop for wine tasting and lunch were great. Highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Our Auckland tour is the perfect tour for those arriving in Auckland a day or so before boarding a cruise ship and want to see as much of Auckland as possible in a day. Our tour has been designed to do exactly that; or just for those too staying in an Auckland hotel. In the hands of one of our very knowledgeable guides, as you experienced first hand, and you are guaranteed to have a very special day as you commented on. Thank you sincerely for choosing our tour.
Worth the time and money to learn about Auckland and see the highlights
Lynn_J, Mar 2023
Mike picked us up as promised. Just 4 of us on the tour and we had a great time seeing the Auckland highlights. It was a balanced mix of city, waterfront, residential, winery, overlooks, beaches, harbors and marinas. Also, the stops and walks were just right. The lunch spot was relaxing and delicious. Mike grew up in Auckland and knew volumes about the history and how the city has grown and evolved. His insight and suggestions on things to do was an added bonus. Mike made it an awesome day!
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Thank you! We have designed our 8- Hour Auckland Tour, as you experienced, to encapsulate the stunning scenic beauty, rich history and culture, fauna and flora of Auckland. Our tour, as you experienced, is the perfect tour to see as much of Auckland as is possible in 8 Hours. Add in one of our knowledgeable guides as you commented on and you are guaranteed to have a very special day. Thank you sincerely for choosing our tour.
Amazing views, great way to see all of the highlights in a single day!
Kimberly_S, Mar 2023
We really enjoyed this day! Our tour guide, Mike, was excellent and he was clearly passionate about Auckland. The transportation was comfortable and the tour included a nice variety of scenic drives in neighborhood and beaches, short walks for even better views, a nice relaxing lunch at a historic place by the river, and a wine tasting at a cute family owned and operated vineyard. We had tried to get a feel for Auckland the day before on our own when we arrived, but we hadn’t seen anything like what this tour had to offer. We are so glad we took this tour to truly experience all of the highlights of beautiful Auckland!
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Your head line comment " Amazing views, great way to see all of the highlights in a single day!" is so right. This is how we have designed our tour so you can see as much of our beautiful City as possible in 8-Hours. Our tour has been specially designed to showcase our city. You experienced that first hand. Every single one of our guides are passionate about sharing our 20 tours with our guests and the best way to see Auckland is to join one of our tours and we guarantee you will say what you said "we hadn’t seen anything like what this tour had to offer. We are so glad we took this tour to truly." Thank you sincerely for choosing our tour and best wishes.
Wonderful day.
Mel_C, Mar 2023
The driver was fantastic. He knew his history, the backstories and the information to make the trip memorable. We had some handcapped people that he was able to encourage and keep pace with everyone in a way that no one was disappointed. Highly recommend the trip.
Response from Host, Mar 2023
We appreciate your comments about one of our tour guides. We pride ourselves on our team being arguably the most knowledgeable guides in our industry. You experienced that fist hand. We also appreciate you commenting on how our guide ensured that every single guest, despite their age or mobility, would be specially looked after so that they didn't feel rushed. This is so important to us to ensure that every guest has the " Wonderful Day" you mention in your headline. Best wishes and thank you sincerely for choosing our tour.
Best Auckland tour guide and tour!
Courtney_H, Feb 2023
David was a fantastic tour guide! Despite rain being in the forecast, he successfully showed us all the great locations missing the rain the entire day! The tour was fantastic!
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Thank you! Our tour guide says that rain was threatening all day, but he managed to circle around and time everything to perfection so that this wouldn't impact the enjoyment of your tour. We really appreciate your comments about our tour and one of our tour guides. Auckland is a such a scenically spectacular city. You just need a knowledgeable tour guide to show you our city. We were privileged to do that. Thank you sincerely for choosing our tour.
Auckland with Mike Silva
Nancy_T, Feb 2023
Mike Silva was GREAT! Felt like we covered every single area in Auckland. Comfortable car, had umbrellas, great restaurant to have lunch, lots of information, friendly, funny & so professional. Would recommend this trip with this guy for anyone who wishes to see Auckland! Thank you!
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Our 8-Hour Auckland Tour, as you mention, is the perfect tour to see Auckland. Sit back in the comfort of one of our Mercedes-Benz and let one of our professional, affable and highly knowledgeable guides show you the stunning scenic beauty, rich history and culture of Auckland. Our 12 or 15 seater Mercedes are perfect for this. Due to the topography of Auckland, we go where the 60-70 seater buses just cannot go. This affords the most spectacular views as you experienced. Any yes, is there any better place to have lunch in one of the most historic locations in New Zealand. Thank you sincerely for choosing our tour.
Great tour!!!
Robin_D, Feb 2023
David did an amazing job showing us Auckland. I highly recommend this tour. We had a great time, amazing views, tasted local wine and fish and chips.
Response from Host, Feb 2023
Love your beautiful photo and the backdrop of the Auckland sky line. The colours are amazing. And yes, what better way to break our journey at our lunch destination than with "world-famous" fish and chips at an iconic 1857 destination. Thank you for these lovely comments about one of our tour guides and for choosing our tour.
Great day in Auckland.
Cindy_B, Feb 2023
It was a great day. Our tour guide David was excellent. I would highly recommend this tour. David was very knowledgeable about the city and it's history.
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Thank you for your lovely comments about our 8-Hour Auckland tour and one of our tour guides; also his knowledge of Auckland and its history. This is what makes our tour so renowned. We make no secret of the fact that our tour is the most comprehensive 8-Hour Auckland Tour available. You experienced that first hand. Thank you sincerely for choosing our tour.
Wonderful postcard of Auckland !
Doris_L, Feb 2023
The scenic tour really lived up to its name. The ocean views, informative stories about volcanoes & Māori people, yummy gelato, lovely lunch on the River & wine tasting were all very enjoyable! Mike did a great job. It’s so nice to be guided by someone who loves his career.
Response from Host, Mar 2023
You are so right that our tour is " Wonderful postcard of Auckland !" Yes, as our name, Auckland Scenic Tours suggests, we have designed every one of our tours so that we showcase the stunning scenic beauty not only of Auckland but New Zealand. We pack so much into our tour as you comment on as we sample wine at a vineyard out West; but isn't our lunch destination so unique, so historic and so special. Thank you also for the lovely comments about one of our tour guides and also for choosing our tour. It was a privilege hosting you.
A wonderful Day
Beverly_B, Feb 2023
Dave, our driver, was excellent and explained things very well. Showed us all about the big city. Seeing beautiful homes along the way. Telling us of the history, did not know that Auckland was the largest city in the world. The views were amazing. I feel we saw a lot in a short amount of time. Sometimes felt a bit rushed. But all in all, glad to have seen as much as we did. Kudos to Dave. Thanks for a memorable time.
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Thank you! Thank you for your comments " Thanks for a memorable time" and "A wonderful Day." Yes, we recognize that guests only have a very limited time in Auckland. We want them to see as much of Auckland as is possible in 8-Hours. You experienced that first hand plus the stunning and spectacular scenic beauty all day and particularly from aloft 2 volcanoes (extinct), the rich history and culture of Auckland not to forget our fauna and flora. Then in the hands of one of our knowledge guides, and isn't our tour the most magical and beautiful experience. Thank you sincerely for choosing our tour.
great day tour, after tryong weather
Glenn_W, Feb 2023
meeting and working with our guide .... david .... who very friendly knowledgeable he did a fantasctic job ,,, show our tour all parts of the auckland area ... after a devastating flash flood 2 days earlier that claimed his car also.. we saw and learned much of auckland and new zealand heritage and culture and view some amazing old volcanos .... defence lookout for the harbor... along with very secluded beach cliffs and beaches before heading to a winery for tasting there wears ...... lunch was nice at the riverside tavern ..and more sites around the city include davenport trendy area and the famed bridge great day for us and others i hope .... david was a great guide and driver.
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Thank you! You are so right that Auckland had a weather pattern, unheard of in our history with the rainfall of 5 months falling in 24 hours; not once but twice. But this didn't dampen our spirits. We were privileged to show you our beautiful city, unfold its rich history and culture and equally its fauna and flora. Add in one of our highly knowledgeable tour guides and our tour is truly not only a very special tour but the most comprehensive 8-Hour Auckland Tour available. We make no secret of that. Thank you sincerely for choosing our tour and your lovely comments.
Fantastic Aucland
Delmer_B, Feb 2023
We enjoy every part of our tour. Our guide David was fantastic.. a five star guide. He was very knowledgeable and able to answer all our questions. He even gave suggestions on what to do after the tour
Response from Host, Mar 2023
We loved your comments about our tour and also the way you described one of our tour guides: "a five star guide." If you have a spare day in Auckland, our 8-Hour Tour is the best way to see Auckland. It is the most comprehensive Auckland Tour available. It is an extremely popular tour when the cruise ships are in port, so our suggestion is to book very early to avoid disappointment. Thank you sincerely for choosing our tour.
An awesome day’s adventure.
Ruth_H, Feb 2023
The Auckland scenery, the wine tasting and the dormant volcano. The driver was so knowledgeable about everything we saw.
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Thank you! We have designed our 8-Hour Auckland Tour to truly encapsulate the true fabric of Auckland. Whilst you only mention a few of the activities that we experience, we have designed our tour in such a way that in 8-hours, you see the rich history and culture of Auckland, its spectacular scenery but equally its fauna and flora. Thank you for sharing these lovely comments and for choosing our tour
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