Shore Excursions Group
Auckland City Revealed
Auckland City Revealed
Spend a morning taking in the many geographical and architectural highlights of Auckland. Tour with a friendly guide and a small group to see the city’s best attractions up close and personal, from the busy downtown streets to historic suburbs, as well as a whole new vantage point from the summit of Mt. Victoria.
On this guided tour or Auckland, you will get a real sense of day-to-day life for Aucklanders as you travel from Queen Street and the business district, past Auckland University, and into the Auckland Domain. The city’s oldest park, the Domain sits on the rim of the Pukekawa volcanic crater and features gardens, duck ponds, and the Wintergarden, an elegant courtyard with two Victorian-style glass houses featuring a stunning array of plants.
A trip through the charming inner-city suburb of Ponsonby and over the Harbour Bridge will land you on the white sand beaches of Auckland’s North Shore. Here you’ll have enough time to grab refreshments and relax on the beach before making the climb up Mt. Victoria to take in the glorious views of all of Auckland City from the summit. Then it’s back over the bridge to sprawling Westhaven Marina and upscale Viaduct Harbour, to see all the yachts bobbing in the harbour.
There’s no better way to see all of Auckland in just a few hours. Book this small group tour now for a chance to get to know New Zealand’s largest city.
Please Note: Custom hotel pickup is provided in the Auckland City Business District only. This tour does not accommodate luggage.
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A veritable paradise on Earth, Auckland combines the best of both worlds – a thrilling urban metropolis surrounded by striking natural areas, sparkling blue water, and colorful wildlife. New Zealand’s cultural and recreational hub, beautiful Auckland has something for everyone. Museums, art galleries, and other culture-rich sites abound near Auckland’s city center. History buffs will appreciate the Auckland War Memorial Museum or the New Zealand Maritime Museum on Viaduct Harbour, while art enthusiasts will relish in the vast art collections housed at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki. Be sure to peruse the famous Maori Portraits exhibit, a display featuring powerful portraits of the Maori peoples indigenous to New Zealand and Polynesia. You won’t have to venture far from the city to experience some of New Zealand’s most iconic natural wonders! Rugged Rangitoto Island is perfect for hikes, surrounded with stunning volcanic rock and lava fields, and provides a spectacular vantage point to observe Auckland across the harbor. Maungawhau, or Mount Eden, is another of the city’s volcanic wonders; its verdant crater is a sight to behold and remains one of Auckland’s most visited attractions. Head to Waiheke Island to visit Tiritiri Matangi Open Sanctuary, a protected wildlife sanctuary where some of New Zealand’s most eye-catching fauna roam, or hit the beaches of Waitakere Ranges Regional Park to take in the glittering ocean views and soak up some sun. Travel two hours south to marvel at New Zealand’s rolling green hills when you explore the immersive set for The Shire, the fictional village from the ever-popular Lord of the Rings novels and film franchise. Auckland, New Zealand awaits you! |
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05/03/22 - 04/09/27 |
Starting At $89 |
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This tour is suitable for all ages and fitness levels, however, guests must be able to step into and out of the vehicle without assistance. We are unable to accommodate wheelchairs, walkers or luggage on this tour.
