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Explore EAST AUCKLAND & Scenic View Ferry Return - Half Day Tour
Auckland
About
Explore the rich history and picturesque landscapes of East Auckland on this half-day tour. Cruise along scenic Tāmaki Drive with stunning coastal views and a photo stop at Bastion Point.
Discover the Howick Historical Village where colonial life comes alive through heritage buildings and gardens.
Enjoy breathtaking views from Stockade Hill Lookout, steeped in military history, before heading to Musick Point Peninsula for stunning coastal vistas.
Relax at Bucklands Beach and take a leisurely break at Half Moon Bay Marina, culminating your adventure with a scenic ferry ride across the Waitematā Harbour, offering views of yachts and the city skyline.
- Visit the award-winning Howick Hist...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Admission fee
Public transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Coffee and/or Tea
Snacks
Important Information
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Explore EAST AUCKLAND & Scenic View Ferry Return - Half Day Tour
Auckland
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$149.00
Price varies by group size
About
Explore the rich history and picturesque landscapes of East Auckland on this half-day tour. Cruise along scenic Tāmaki Drive with stunning coastal views and a photo stop at Bastion Point.
Discover the Howick Historical Village where colonial life comes alive through heritage buildings and gardens.
Enjoy breathtaking views from Stockade Hill Lookout, steeped in military history, before heading to Musick Point Peninsula for stunning coastal vistas.
Relax at Bucklands Beach and take a leisurely break at Half Moon Bay Marina, culminating your adventure with a scenic ferry ride across the Waitematā Harbour, offering views of yachts and the city skyline.
- Visit the award-winning Howick Hist...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Admission fee
Public transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Coffee and/or Tea
Snacks
Itinerary
1
Auckland
Pickup from Auckland CBD, drive through the world famous Tamaki Drive to Auckland East.
45 minutes
2
Tamaki Drive
A drive along Tāmaki Drive is one of Auckland’s most scenic coastal routes. Stretching from the city centre to St Heliers Bay, it offers stunning views of the Waitematā Harbour, Rangitoto Island, and golden beaches like Mission Bay and Kohimarama. Stop along the way at Bastion Point - Michael Joseph Savage memorial for photos — it’s a must-do Auckland experience.
30 minutes
3
Howick Historical Village
Step back into the 1840–1880s at the award-winning Howick Historical Village. Explore heritage houses, schools, and shops filled with authentic furniture and textiles. With its gardens and 7-acre grounds, the Village paints a vivid picture of colonial life in early Auckland.
1 hour
4
Stockade Hill
Enjoy panoramic views over the Hauraki Gulf at Stockade Hill Lookout, a historic site once home to a military stockade during British colonisation. The earthwork remains tell stories of a time when settlers defended their fledgling community.
15 minutes
5
Musick Point
Drive through the lush golf course to the clifftop headland at Musick Point Peninsula. The lookout offers stunning coastal vistas where the Motukorea Channel meets the Tāmaki Strait. The area is steeped in wartime communication history, once serving as a strategic radio station.
15 minutes
6
Bucklands Beach
Soak in the relaxed seaside vibe of Bucklands Beach and Eastern Beach. Gentle golden sands and sweeping views make for the perfect photo stop and a taste of Kiwi beach culture. Do a little board walk to the Halfmoon bay.
30 minutes
7
Half Moon Bay
Arrive at Half Moon Bay Marina for a short break. Stroll around the waterfront, enjoy a coffee or ice cream, and prepare for the scenic ferry ride. End your East Auckland adventure with a relaxing ferry ride across the Waitematā Harbour. Glide past yachts and city skylines for the perfect finish to your half-day experience.
