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Shore Excursion: Auckland Scenic Full Day Tour - 8 Hours
(16) Reviews
Auckland CBD
Important Information
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Some easy walking is involved. Comfortable shoes recommended
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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
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Minimum Age is 8 years
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We can provide this tour to groups larger than 14 by discussions with Viator and ourselves
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Please note that there are 2 activities that require good walking ability. Unfortunately, our tour is not recommended for those with agility/mobility issues.
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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Popular Tour now released as a Shore Excursion.The most comprehensive Full Day 8 hour Auckland Tour available. See the top attractions of Auckland on this Full-Day Scenic Tour. 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;admire native birdlife at Muriwai and the spectacular rugged coastline with black sand beaches;...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Transport by air-conditioned minibus
Driver/guide
Pick Up/Drop Off dockside beside their cruise ship- at Queens Wharf or Princes Wharf.
Wine-tasting
Lunch
Personal expenses
Meeting Points
Departure
Princes Wharf
Guests will be picked up and dropped off dockside beside their cruise ship either at Queens Wharf or Princes Wharf. Look out for our yellow Mercedes - Benz transportation
Return
Shore Excursion: Auckland Scenic Full Day Tour - 8 Hours
(16) Reviews
Auckland CBD
About
Popular Tour now released as a Shore Excursion.The most comprehensive Full Day 8 hour Auckland Tour available. See the top attractions of Auckland on this Full-Day Scenic Tour. 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;admire native birdlife at Muriwai and the spectacular rugged coastline with black sand beaches;...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Transport by air-conditioned minibus
Driver/guide
Pick Up/Drop Off dockside beside their cruise ship- at Queens Wharf or Princes Wharf.
Wine-tasting
Lunch
Personal expenses
Meeting Points
Departure
Princes Wharf
Guests will be picked up and dropped off dockside beside their cruise ship either at Queens Wharf or Princes Wharf. Look out for our yellow Mercedes - Benz transportation
Return
Itinerary
1
Auckland Harbour Bridge
Drive over the Auckland Harbour Bridge, built in 1959, offering the most spectacular views and photo opportunities of the City and beyond
2
Devonport
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
20 minutes
3
Muriwai Gannet Colony
The most western part of our tour, with views to the gannet colony and also with breath-taking views down the west coast of New Zealand and the Tasman Sea
15 minutes
4
North Head Historic Reserve
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
30 minutes
5
Achilles Point
Steeped in history with spectacular Harbour Views
15 minutes
6
Soljans Estate Winery
New Zealand is famous for wine and we journey into the wine growing district of West Auckland and stop and do some wine tasting
30 minutes
7
Riverhead
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)
45 minutes
8
Mission Bay
Soak up the stunning views of Auckland Harbour coastline flanked with our beautiful native pohutakawa trees
9
Kohimarama
Another of Auckland's inner city beaches that was formerly the home of New Zealand native parera duck
10
Remuera
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
5 minutes
11
Mount Eden
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
30 minutes
12
Tamaki Drive
Journey along this road built in 1931 offering magical views of inner Auckland
13
Parnell
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
14
Orakei Basin - not Orakei Korako!
We visit one of Auckland's 3 crater lakes. This formed from a volcanic eruption that occurred 85,000 years ago
15
Paritai Drive
The richest street in Auckland and New Zealand offering breath-taking views over the Harbour and City
16
Waimauku
We enter the countryside of West Auckland where guests will see farms, livestock and marvel at the greenness of the pasture
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Coatesville
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
