A Day Trip in Auckland City
Description
On this tour, you can conveniently visit must-see attractions in Auckland City with the guidance of a friendly guide. Due to the long distances, it is difficult for individuals to go, and rather than a group tour, we provide a tour for families, friends, couples, and newlyweds, providing a tour that will become the most memorable and precious memory in New Zealand. Make precious memories with your loved ones!!
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Itinerary
At 196m tall, Maungawhau or Mount Eden is the highest volcano in Auckland. From the summit, you can enjoy spectacular views of the city and its harbours. A large, well-preserved crater, some 50 metres deep, is contained within the summit cone.
Iconic, picturesque, a little piece of paradise on Auckland’s waterfront. Mission Bay is a haven, only a short ten-minute drive from Auckland’s CBD but a world away from the daily hustle and bustle. With waterfront views and extraordinary dining options, Mission Bay, The Promenade is the perfect place to relax, unwind and spend time with friends and family. You will have lunch at Mission Bay.
Situated off Tamaki Drive near Mission Bay, The Michael Joseph Savage Memorial Park is set amongst 49 hectares of land with impressive panoramic views overlooking Waitemata harbour and Rangitoto Island. The tall obelisk, sunken pool and landscaped gardens is a memorial to New Zealand's first Labour Prime Minister (1872 - 1940) and also the founder of the Welfare State. The park provides visitors with sweeping views of Auckland's city skyline and is a popular spot with coach tours and tourists.
Eden Garden is a unique garden situated on the eastern slopes of Mt. Eden. It is a wonderfully peaceful sanctuary- five and a half acres of splendid garden just minutes from downtown Auckland. Eden Garden features a splendid array of plants, mature trees, flowering shrubs and perennials, offering a new experience on every visit. Eden Garden is closed on Mondays and will be replaced by the Auckland War Memorial Museum on Mondays.
Muriwai is an impressive coastline with cliff-top trails to a huge gannet colony, with easy access and viewing platforms that let you get up close. The gannet colony is in residence from August to March. A windswept rugged coastline stretching 60 kilometres, and interrupted only by streams and rivers, makes Muriwai one of New Zealand's most spectacular black-sand surf beaches.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will pick you up in front of the accommodation at the time agreed with you. * Additional pickup fees may apply for accommodations outside Auckland city center or for airport pickups.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(1)
"TheSunnyTour.com" is a local Korean-Kiwi tour operator based in Auckland, and they specialize in guiding foreign tourists from all over the world, particularly those from Asia and Europe. Their fees are very fair and competitive; I could not find better rates among all the other Auckland tour companies I researched. My review will not reflect the typical experience of the Sunny Tours' Day Trip in Auckland, because I had requested a heavily-modified itinerary that was quite different from their suggested menu (Mount Eden-Mission Bay-Muriwai Beach) listed on TripAdvisor. I had asked them to take my family to other places outside of Auckland, without any prior knowledge of the cities and roads that we would be required to travel through. As a result, Sunny Tours had to assign us their lone driver/guide with previous experience visiting those places (instead of perhaps their more experienced tour guides). Also, there were a few stops on the planned itinerary that we had to skip because we ran out of time (some of the roads took longer than estimated). Our driver/guide Kim was very cheerful and friendly; she transported both us and our luggage (we could not check into our hotel until the late afternoon) on the day tour. Her careful driving made us feel very safe and secure, even though we sometimes traveled on winding mountain roads with dangerous curves. Although her English may not always have the best (she knew Korean and Chinese better, so I'm already impressed that she learned English as a third language), she was always fun to talk with. If you book this tour, I recommend that you stay close to their suggested menu (Mount Eden-Mission Bay-Muriwai Beach) so that Sunny Tours will have more drivers/guides to choose from. If there are 1 or 2 places that you absolutely want to include, please contact them ahead of time via TripAdvisor and they will let you know if it's possible. Otherwise, choose from any of their other set day tours. Unless you absolutely must have a tour guide who speaks perfect English, "TheSunnyTour.com" is an excellent choice for booking a private or semi-private tour around Auckland. As I mentioned before, their pricing is the best I've seen in Auckland.
Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed experience with SunnyTour! We truly appreciate your honest feedback and are delighted to hear that you were satisfied with our competitive pricing and tour services. We’re especially glad that you felt safe and comfortable with our driver/guide, Kim. She is indeed a dedicated and cheerful team member who always strives to provide a pleasant experience for our guests. Your understanding regarding itinerary adjustments and travel time is greatly appreciated, as some routes outside of Auckland can be quite unpredictable. Once again, thank you for choosing us. We hope to have the pleasure of guiding you and your family again on your next visit to New Zealand!
