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Auckland Highlights: Volcanic Craters & Beaches
4.9
18 Ratings
Auckland
Discover Auckland’s top sights in just a few hours. Snap photos, visit Mission Bay Beach, and enjoy panoramic views from Mt. Eden. Book your half-day tour now.
Discover Auckland’s top sights in just a few hours. Snap photos, visit Mission Bay Beach, and enjoy panoramic views from Mt. Eden. Book your half-day tour now.
Duration:
3 hours, 40 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Westhaven - Overlooking the Waitemata Harbour, the Auckland Harbour Bridge is an essential infrastructure element. It is the sole bridge linking the central business district to the North Shore and further to Northland.
- North Head Historic Reserve - Situated at the entrance of Waitematā Harbour, North Head Historic Reserve boasts a…
- Westhaven - Overlooking the Waitemata Harbour, the Auckland Harbour Bridge is an essential infrastructure element. It is the sole bridge linking the central business district to the North Shore and further to Northland.
- North Head Historic Reserve - Situated at the entrance of Waitematā Harbour, North Head Historic Reserve boasts a captivating history. In the late 1800s, concerns about a Russian invasion led to its development as a coastal defense site. Visitors can explore hidden tunnels, view old cannons, and enjoy strategic viewpoints that serve as reminders of its military past.
- Devonport - Devonport is a delightful seaside village in Auckland, celebrated for its historic architecture, boutique shops, and breathtaking harbor views. A short ferry ride from the city, it offers scenic walks, beaches, and landmarks such as North Head and Mount Victoria.
- Mount Eden - Mount Eden is the tallest volcano among Auckland’s 52 volcanoes, standing at 196 meters. The summit provides spectacular views of the city and its harbors.
- Holy Trinity Cathedral - Holy Trinity Cathedral is the world’s only architectural example of a Pacific-Gothic cathedral, offering a sense of grandeur and beauty. Visitors can also see St. Mary Church, constructed almost entirely from heart Kauri, a native New Zealand timber, and one of the few timber churches globally built in the Gothic style.
On the afternoon tour, the Winter Garden will be visited instead of Holy Trinity Cathedral due to closing time.
- Winter Garden Auckland Domain - The Winter Garden at Auckland Domain is a historic greenhouse complex showcasing tropical and temperate plants, a beautiful fernery, and elegant glasshouses. Established in the early 20th century, it is a popular destination for visitors to enjoy rare flowers, seasonal displays, and a tranquil atmosphere.
What's Included
- On-board WiFi
- Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- Guide/Driver
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- On-board WiFi
- Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- Guide/Driver
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Additional Information
Get ready for an exciting Private tour that takes you to Auckland’s hottest and most stunning spots! Experience the breathtaking scenery of ancient volcanic craters, soak in the panoramic views of the city, and unwind on Auckland’s most famous beaches. This adventure is all about discovering the best of Auckland just for you.
- Pickup and Dropoff at your…
Get ready for an exciting Private tour that takes you to Auckland’s hottest and most stunning spots! Experience the breathtaking scenery of ancient volcanic craters, soak in the panoramic views of the city, and unwind on Auckland’s most famous beaches. This adventure is all about discovering the best of Auckland just for you.
- Pickup and Dropoff at your place
- Choose between a morning or afternoon departure
- Get insider tips and experience memorable local traditions
Location
Westhaven
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(18 Ratings)
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Ted_c
Feb 4, 2025
The tour covered key... - The tour covered key locations in the Auckland area. Our guide was knowledgeable and provided many interesting points throughout the tour. We were very pleased with the experience and would certainly recommend it to others.
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Antonio_m
Jan 31, 2025
Would recommend! - We very much enjoyed our tour! Very informative and a lot of interesting facts! The views were incredible.
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I2428aamarianap
Jan 24, 2025
Excellent day - We had a wonderful half day tour with Israel. He was very informative yet easygoing. We learned a lot and are very happy with the itinerary and options.
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Sowjanya_a
Jan 2, 2025
(Disappearing) Guns and (Colourful) Roses. - This is a very informative tour and very relaxed at the same time. NO RUSH. Our driver / guide was Gagan. At NORTH-HEAD Gagan showed us the 'Disappearing Gun' and the other cannons and their barrels shut with logs of wood. He also took us inside the tunnels .
The tour operator has special permission from the Auckland City Council to take tourists to the very top of Mount Eden. So we were spared of the climb. He dropped us off right next to the crater and explained about the volcanoes of Auckland. He also gave a very informative and detailed explanation about TAPU the Sacred Spaces of the MAORI and their fight for their cultural identity.
This tour covers some of the tourist spots that are not marked on the Hop-on-Hop-off bus. Like the beautiful ROSE GARDEN.
I was looking for some tour that would be open on Dec 25th -and simple chanced upon this one. Very Glad that I did. For those intrested in seeing an learning a little extra about Auckland, this is a really good tour.
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Sharon_h
Dec 24, 2024
Great personal tour. Great driver/guide - THIS IS THE WAY TO GO. We took a private tour with Israel when we disembarked from our cruise at Auckland. I am usually nervous about finding the driver when disembarking but Israel was on the ball. He sent a picture of himself, a picture of where he would be, and described his car PLUS license plate (!) and kept me up to date on when he would be there (we used WhatsApp to chat). We walked out of customs and he was right there. We had emailed before about possible places to see but he surprised us with a couple of extra places that were just beautiful. And we learned more about the city too. Israel has a slight Asian accent -- but he's been in Auckland for over 20 years so he is easy to understand. He took photos of us (which was really nice, I'm not good at group shots) and sent them to us. Easy to talk to, very responsive, and a safe driver.
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Guide19956040357
Nov 28, 2024
Excellent - Sean was an exceptional tour guide and was very thoughtful of us. Would definitely recommend him for Senior Tourists! He was very knowledgeable and informative.
Thank you Sean,
Canadian Seniors
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Coastal54215400723
Nov 27, 2024
Great tour - Israel was an excelent guide. Very interesting his explanations, we visited the best of Auckland with him. Highly recomended
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Z3640qjchris
Jan 18, 2025
Interesting tour of outer Auckland highlights - Israel took us on a very interesting tour of places we would not have managed on our own. The itinerary order was varied probably due to traffic, and duration at each stop depended on tour members wishes. Booked the tour through a third party website which did not allow pickup from our hotel, Israel readily rectified this, also dropping us off in downtown Auckland instead of pickup point.
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Jacolien_w
Jan 10, 2025
Good Day Out - Great views. Jun was a good guide. He even made us a video of our trip.
Informed is about our pick up time and place.
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Shyam_v
Jan 30, 2025
Decent activity, but better to combine trips - While the tour itself was a nice experience, I think the better move would have been to combine this with another activity (like the glow worm caves) to minimize road time. Our return was in the heart of traffic. Fantastic guide in Murray. Hobbiton itself was okay. Good meal/food for someone who needs vegetarian options.
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