Auckland Scenic Day Tour Full-Day- 8 HOURS
Description
We make no secret that this is the most comprehensive 8 Hour Full Day Tour of Auckland. Take in the top attractions of New Zealand's largest city on this full-day scenic tour of Auckland.Drive through the City to Tamaki Drive by air-conditioned Mercedes with our guide, discover sites of interest including Devonport, Mission Bay and gaze over the coastal scenery from Achilles Point. Travel to the top of 2 of Auckland's volcanoes for stunning 360 degree views; North Head, a volcano with the most commanding, spectacular views over the City, inner harbour and the Hauraki Gulf, and also see Auckland historic Mt. Eden, the highest volcano on the isthmus. Admire native birdlife at Muriwai Beach, the spectacular rugged coastline with black sand beaches and sip fine wines along the Kumeu Wine Trail. Visit the Auckland Domain, home to the Auckland Museum and visit the 2 stunning Wintergardens and Fernery. Enjoy our historic lunch stop in Riverhead. Marvel as we journey into the lush countryside.
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Itinerary
Drive over the Auckland Harbour Bridge, built in 1959, offering the most spectacular views and photo opportunities of the City and beyond
This quaint little township, often remarked being similar to Sausilito, is the oldest suburb on the North Shore of Auckland. Picturesque streets which are home to over 5,000 old wooden villas
Steeped in history and is an underground "mini city" with a labyrinth of tunnels, some of which we journey into. We walk around this volcano (flat walk) with simply spectacular 360 degree views of Auckland
Steeped in history with spectacular Harbour Views
We visit the 2 stunning Wintergardens, the 2 enormous glasshouses, and the Fernery where guests can see and touch our most famous fern, "the silver fern.
New Zealand is famous for wine and we journey into the wine growing district of West Auckland and stop and do some wine tasting
Our lunch destination is at Riverhead. Steeped in history dating back to 1857 overlooking the uppermost finger of Auckland's Waitemata Harbour (lunch not included in tour)
Soak up the stunning views of Auckland Harbour coastline flanked with our beautiful native pohutakawa trees
Another of Auckland's inner city beaches that was formerly the home of New Zealand native parera duck
New Zealand's richest suburb as we explain how to tell the age of the old wooden villas and about their construction and other facets
Journey to the highest point in Auckland (196 metres) with simply spectacular 360 degree views. This is one of 56 extinct volcanoes in Auckland bosting one of the largest volcanic craters in Auckland
Journey along this road built in 1931 offering magical views of inner Auckland
Parnell is the oldest suburb in Auckland dating back to 1841 and is home to the Auckland Rose Garden and the Golden Mile of Parnell with its numerous eateries and the quaint Parnell Village
We visit one of Auckland's 3 crater lakes. This formed from a volcanic eruption that occurred 85,000 years ago
The richest street in Auckland and New Zealand offering breath-taking views over the Harbour and City
We enter the countryside of West Auckland where guests will see farms, livestock and marvel at the greenness of the pasture
We journey through this wealthy area in the countryside of Auckland, flanked by enormous homes, and we show guests the Coatesville Mansion that recently sold for $32.5 M
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
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. We do not pick up in the suburbs of Auckland. Adina Apartment Hotel, 2 Tapora Street Air BNBs- all Downtown CBC BNBs Airedale Suites, 380 Queen Street Ascotia off Queen Attic Backpackers, 31 Wellesley Street West Auckland City Hotel, 157 Hobson Street Auckland Harbour Suites Avani Metropolis Backpackers-all CBD locations Barclay Suites Choice Backpackers, 10 Wellesley Street East City Life Copthorne, 150 Anzac Avenue Cordis Hotel, 83 Symonds St Crowne Plaza De Bretts Hotel Dilworth Building Apartments Empire Apartments Fable Hotel Gamma Hotel Grand Chancellor, 1 Hobson Street Grand Millennium Haka House, 5 Turner Street Haka House, 373 Karangahape Rd Heritage Hilton Hotel on Princes Wharf Hobson Lodge, 224 Hobson Street Holiday Inn Express, CBD Ibis City (Wyndham Street) Imagine Intercontinental Hotel on Quay Street (1 Queen Street) Kiwi International, 411 Queen Street Lylo, 54 Cook Street Marriott Hotel, 22 Albert Street Mercure Auckland, 500 Queen St Metropolis (Avani Metropolis) MSocial Nesuto Stadium Apartment Hotel, 40 Beach Road Nesuto St. Martins, St. Martins Lane Newton Lodge, 27 Cross Street Park Hyatt, 99 Halsey Street President Hotel Princes Wharf Apartments Pullman Quadrant Hotel & Suites Quest (all CBD locations) Ramada Suites, 147 Victoria Street Rydges Sebel (both Viaduct Harbour and Quay West) Sebel Manukau, 16 Lakewood Court, Manukau-for those staying near the airport Sky City Grand Sky City Hotel Sofitel SO Hotel, cnr Customs Street and Gore Street Star Park Apartments, 30B Swanson St Star Queen Apartments, 438 Queen Street Star Victoria Apartments, 64 Federal Street Sudima, 63-67 Nelson Street Swiss bel Suites, 206 Victoria Street West Travelodge, 110 Packenham Street West, Wynyard Quarter Voco Hotel, Wyndham Street VR Auckland City, 188 Hobson Street VR Queen Street, 401 Queen Street
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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
- Minimum Age is 10 years
- We can provide this tour to groups larger than 14 by discussions with Viator and ourselves
- Please note that there are 2 activities that require good walking ability. Unfortunately, our tour is not recommended for those with agility/mobility issues.
Reviews(401)
Mike was a great tour guide and he took us to many wonderful Auckland sights! We had a great lunch n
Thank you for sharing these lovely comments about our tour and one of our tour guides. I sense you loved the stunning scenic beauty as we unfolded Auckland's rich history and culture, fauna and flora to you. It was a privilege hosting you. Thank you sincerely for choosing our tour.
Valuable incites and sights around Auckland…covers a lot of ground during a very enjoyable day! Highly recommended…
Thank you for choosing our 8-Hour Full Day Tour of Auckland. We appreciate your lovely comments about one of our tour guides and the knowledge that he shared with you. There is so much to learn and experience about our city which is why it is so important having an knowledgeable guide who can unfold the rich history and culture of Auckland. We have such a team. Thank you sincerely for choosing our tour. It was a privilege hosting you. best wishes for Easter.
This is a very extensive tour of Auckland. Went to many elevated areas to get panoramic views of the city. Mt Eden was a challenging hike and offered some amazing views of the city from every direction. The winery was nice.
Thank you! Please to read that you loved the stunning views aloft 2 of our 53 extinct volcanoes in Auckland. You would have marvelled at the views as Auckland is geographically one of the biggest cities in the world. What better way to truly experience this that aloft 2 of our volcanoes, one of which being the highest natural location on the isthmus of Auckland. Appreciate your comment "This is a very extensive tour of Auckland." We have so designed our tour to be the most comprehensive and extensive Full Day 8-Hour tour of Auckland available. Thank you sincerely for choosing our tour. It was a privilege hosting you. Best wishes for Easter.
Danny was a great guide and insured a wonderful experience Only 9 on our tour which made it nicer and easier
Thank you. As our tour company name Auckland Scenic Tours suggests, we have designed our 8 hour tour of Auckland to be the most comprehensive available focused on the stunning scenic beauty of Auckland; you would have loved the elevated views atop 2 of our extinct volcanoes; not to mention the rich history, culture, fauna and flora of Auckland. Whether you are disembarking a cruise, in port for just the day, staying at a hotel or like you (picked up with your luggage and dropped off at the cruise terminal after your tour), our tour is a must-do for those wanting to see and learn as much about Auckland in 8 Hours. In the hands of one of our highly knowledgeable guides, as you experienced, it is so comprehensive and truly gives the bests insights into the real Auckland. Thank you sincerely for choosing our tour. It was a privilege hosting you. Best wishes for Easter.
Mike was great - extremely friendly and informative. He had a lot of personal insight that made the tour even better.
Love your headline "Great Tour - highly recommended." We have designed our 8-Hour Tour of Auckland to be the most comprehensive available. Having experienced our tour, you can now see why. Our tour is perfect for guests arriving both on a cruise ship or staying at an Auckland Hotel and wanting to see , learn and experience as much as possible in 8-Hours. Our tour does exactly that as we unfold the stunning scenic beauty, rich history and culture, fauna and flora. Appreciate your lovely comments about one of our tour guides. Thank you sincerely for choosing our tour. It was a privilege hosting you. Best wishes.
Our tour guide, Mike, was exceptional! He was extremely knowledgeable in Auckland history and city sites. He make the tour extremely fun for the entire bus. He was very considerate of our needs and courteous.
Thank you! Auckland is such a scenically beautiful city steeped in history and culture. You just need a well designed tour hosted by a very knowledgeable guide to show you this. We appreciate your lovely comments about our tour and one of our tour guides. We have a large guiding team and they are renowned in our industry for their knowledge, affability and care that you mention but also their professionalism. Thank you sincerely for choosing our tour. It was a privilege hosting you.
Danny, our driver, a very interesting and smart guide, drove us around, gave us loads of info and chose a great venue for lunch. The company kept in touch, advising us of pick up times etc.
Appreciate your lovely comments about our tour, one of our tour guides and the communication and information that was provided to you. It was a privilege hosting you. Thank you sincerely for choosing our tour.
Danny drove around Auckland bay, stopping along the way for over views of the city, a visit to the glass arboretum, a walk around the War museum, a moderately easy short walk up Mt Eden crater, a lovely wine tasting at Soljan’s vineyard and lunch at River Head restaurant. All and more, as described in his Viator description. Wonderful day!
Love your headline "Great day tour of Auckland." Auckland geographically is one of the biggest cities in the world. You experienced that and the stunning views aloft which helped you gain this perspective. Our tour, as you experienced, is the most comprehensive 8-Hour Full Day Tour of Auckland. We have meticulously designed it to be such. If you are in Auckland (arriving on a cruise ship or staying at an Auckland Hotel) and want to see as much of Auckland as possible in 8 Hours, then our tour offers exactly that as you experienced. I sense you fell in love with Auckland and with the help of one of our knowledgeable guides, helped ensure that you would have a very special tour and experience. It was a privilege hosting you. Thank you sincerely for choosing our tour.
Great tour of Auckland! Danny, our guide, was very knowledgeable about the city and shared stories and history of the area and people. We had wonderful views of the entire city and waterways from the tops of two volcanoes and drove through beautiful neighborhoods. We learned about the origins of the city and people. A tour well worth taking if coming to Auckland!
Appreciate your comment "Great tour of Auckland!" and your lovely comments about one of our tour guides. You experienced first hand why we pride ourselves on our 8 Hour Full Day tour of Auckland being the most comprehensive available. Ideal for those with a day in Auckland (whether arriving on a cruise ship or staying at an Auckland Hotel) and wanting to see, learn and experience as much of Auckland's stunning scenic beauty, rich history and culture, fauna and flora in that time. Thank you sincerely for choosing our tour. It was a privilege hosting you.
A fun filled day-Danny was very knowledgeable about Auckland and it was a good pace! Winery was great! Definitely recommend’
Appreciate your lovely comment about our 8-Hour Full Day Tour of Auckland and one of our knowledgeable tour guides who showcased our beautiful city to you. In designing our tour, we have encapsulated the real fabric of Auckland as we unfold the stunning scenery, rich history and culture, fauna and flora. Please you like our stop at one of the most iconic vineyards in New Zealand. It was a privilege hosting you. Thank you sincerely for choosing our tour.
