• 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
• 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
• 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
• Achilles Point - Steeped in history with spectacular Harbour Views
• Auckland Domain - We visit the 2 stunning Wintergardens, the 2 enormous glasshouses, and the Fernery where guests can see and touch our most famous fern, “the silver fern.
• 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
• 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)
• Mission Bay - Soak up the stunning views of Auckland Harbour coastline flanked with our beautiful native pohutakawa trees
• Kohimarama - Another of Auckland’s inner city beaches that was formerly the home of New Zealand native parera duck
• 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
• 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
• Tamaki Drive - Journey along this road built in 1931 offering magical views of inner Auckland
• 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
• 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
• Paritai Drive - The richest street in Auckland and New Zealand offering breath-taking views over the Harbour and City
• Waimauku - We enter the countryside of West Auckland where guests will see farms, livestock and marvel at the greenness of the pasture
• 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

• Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off for Downtown hotels and cruise ships
• Comfortable travel in an air-conditioned minibus
• Knowledgeable driver/guide included
• Enjoy a delightful wine-tasting experience

• Lunch
• Personal expenses

Essentially, our 8 Hour Full Day Tour of Auckland is undoubtedly the most exhaustive you’ll find. Get a thorough exploration of New Zealand’s biggest city with our full-day scenic tour of Auckland. Ride in a Mercedes, air-conditioned for your comfort, along Tamaki Drive and around the City, led by our trustworthy guide. Explore remarkable locations such as Devonport and Mission Bay, and savor the breathtaking coastal landscape from Achilles Point. Ascend the peaks of two of Auckland’s volcanoes - North Head and Mount Eden - for unforgettable panoramas. North Head offers unparalleled views of the City, the inner harbor and the Hauraki Gulf. Additionally, visit Mount Eden, the highest volcano on the isthmus, deeply steeped in history. Revel in the native birdlife at Muriwai Beach, marvel at the striking black sand beaches and rugged coastline, and along the Kumeu Wine Trail, savor the exquisite wines. The tour also includes a visit to the Auckland Domain, the location of the Auckland Museum, along with the two magnificent Wintergardens and Fernery. Our historic lunch stop in Riverhead is something to look forward to. Prepare to be thoroughly amazed as we traverse the verdant countryside.

• 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
• Some easy walking is involved. Comfortable shoes recommended
• Minimum Age is 10 years
• We can provide this tour to groups larger than 14 by discussions with Viator and ourselves
• Please note that there are 2 activities that require good walking ability. Unfortunately, our tour is not recommended for those with agility/mobility issues.

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