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Auckland Scenic Day Tour Full-Day- 8 HOURS
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From US$128.83
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Free cancellation
Up to 24 hours in advance.
Auckland Tours
Attractions
- 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
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
Meeting And Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Meeting point
- Sky TowerVictoria 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.
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 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Achilles Point
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Auckland Domain
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Soljans Estate Winery
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Riverhead
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Mission Bay (Pass By)
Kohimarama (Pass By)
Remuera
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Mount Eden
30 minutes • Admission 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
- We can provide this tour to groups larger than 14 by discussions with Viator and ourselves
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
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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187 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.
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