Shore Excursion: Half Day Small Group Auckland Scenic Tour - 4 HOURS


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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 4 hours

Departs: Auckland, Auckland

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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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.


What's Included

Cruise Terminal Pick Up and Drop Off

Local driver/guide

Local taxes

What's Not Included

Food and drinks, unless specified

Minimum age is 8 years


Traveler Information

  • CHILD: Age: 10 - 14
  • ADULT: Age: 15 - 99

Additional Info

  • A small amount of easy walking is involved. Comfortable shoes recommended
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A small amount of easy walking is involved. Comfortable shoes recommended
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 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.

What To Expect

Auckland Harbour Bridge
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

• Admission Ticket Free

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

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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 • Admission Ticket Free

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 • Admission Ticket Free

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 • Admission Ticket Free

Tamaki Drive
Marvel at the beauty of Auckland's inner City beaches and the beautiful native Pohutakawa trees that flank the coastline

• Admission Ticket Free

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

• Admission Ticket Free

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 • Admission Ticket Free

Orakei Basin
One of 3 crater lakes in Auckland as we explain its history and significance

• Admission Ticket Free

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 • Admission Ticket Free

Parnell
Marvel at the golden mile of Parnell, the oldest suburb of Auckland dating back to 1841

• Admission Ticket Free






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