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Offered in: English
Cruise Terminal Pick Up and Drop Off
Local taxes
Local driver/guide
Food and drinks, unless specified
Minimum age is 8 years
Overview
Popular Tour now released as a Shore Excursion. This is the most comprehensive Half Day Tour of Auckland available; perfect for those arriving by cruise ship. Join this half-day Auckland Scenic Tour if you want to see as much of Auckland as possible in 4 Hours with a guide steeped in the history and knowledge of Auckland.This tour will ensure you are able to see all the iconic Auckland sights. Drive along Tamaki Drive by air-conditioned Mercedes with one of our guides renowned for their knowledge; discover the quaint village of 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 spectacular views over the City, inner Harbour ; also up Auckland's highest volcano, historic Mt. Eden; visit the Auckland Domain, home to the Auckland Museum and the 2 stunning Wintergardens and Fernery. This 4-hour tour includes round-trip travel from your cruise ship.
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Built in 1959, this affords spectacular 360 degree views and photo opportunities of Auckland as we travel across the bridge to the North Shore of Auckland
Devonport
This is arguably the quaintest township in Auckland and dating back to 1850, the oldest on the North Shore that people liken to Sausilito in San Francisco. Marvel at the 5,000 old villas as we explain how to tell their age
5 minutes
North Head Historic Reserve
Steeped in history and we explain this as formerly this was an underground township (during the 2nd World War and the 1880s) with a labyrinth of tunnels. Affords spectacular 360 degree views of Auckland City and the Hauraki Gulf
30 minutes
Winter Garden Auckland Domain
Is there any more beautiful place in Auckland than visiting the 2 stunning Wintergardens (these magnificent glasshouses) over 100 years old and our Fernery, home to our 80 endemic ferns including the most famous, our Silver Fern
30 minutes
Mount Eden
The highest point on the isthmus of Auckland at 196 metres. Journey to the top and marvel at the most spectacular 360 degree views of Auckland.
30 minutes
Tamaki Drive
Marvel at the beauty of Auckland's inner City beaches and the beautiful native Pohutakawa trees that flank the coastline
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The richest street not only in Auckland but New Zealand that additionally offers spectacular views over Okahu Bay and Auckland Harbour
Mission Bay
Marvel at the old stone cottage constructed by Bishop Selwyn in 1848 with volcanic rock as you journey through one of the quaintest coastal suburbs in Auckland as you journey to Kohimarama
Achilles Point
One of the most historic places in Auckland; but also affords the most spectacular views of the Auckland Harbour and the Hauraki Gulf
15 minutes
Orakei Basin - not Orakei Korako!
One of 3 crater lakes in Auckland as we explain its history and significance
Remuera
Marvel at the homes in the richest suburb of not only Auckland but New Zealand as we explain the types of timber used in their construction and how to tell their age
10 minutes
Parnell
Marvel at the golden mile of Parnell, the oldest suburb of Auckland dating back to 1841
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Additional Info
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A small amount of easy walking is involved. Comfortable shoes recommended
A maximum of 14 people per booking(We can provide this tour to groups larger than 14 by discussions with Viator and ourselves)
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
Please note that there are 2 activities that require good walking ability. Unfortunately, our tour is not recommended for those with agility/mobility issues.
Free Cancellation
June 15100% refund
June 16No refund
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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Published on Feb, 2025
This was an interesting and informative tour and we enjoyed it a lot. It was just the perfect length and we were happy to get away from the city to see other sites. Our driver was friendly and knowledgeable.
Great half day trip
Published on Nov, 2024
Comfortable minibus, trip was the perfect length and Mike was an exceptional and knowledgeable guide.
Great way to see Auckland
Published on Nov, 2024
We had a great half day tour of Auckland with Mike. He was funny, knowledgeable and friendly. We had a small group of 10 and he fitted a lot in for the 4hrs we had. Would thoroughly recommend this tour.
Excellent
Published on Oct, 2024
Great sights! Great overview of Sydney especiĂ lly for first -time.visitors like us. Knowledgeable & flexible tour guide Jelle. Kudos!
Great tour guide
Published on Feb, 2024
Tour guide easy to find, let people go at their own pace, showed us wonderful views. Would do it again with Mike!
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