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Devonport Volcanoes Afternoon Tour from Auckland: Discover Volcanic Landscapes and Historic Tunnels
4.9
23 Ratings
Auckland
Embark on a journey through Devonport’s volcanic landscapes, stopping at notable attractions such as the Lake Pupuke explosion crater, the time-worn lava flows at Takapuna and the well-known North Head volcano and tunnels. Discover Auckland’s hidden paths and lookout points, gaining insights into the rich Maori and colonial past of New Zealand.
Embark on a journey through Devonport’s volcanic landscapes, stopping at notable attractions such as the Lake Pupuke explosion crater, the time-worn lava flows at Takapuna and the well-known North Head volcano and tunnels. Discover Auckland’s hidden paths and lookout points, gaining insights into the rich Maori and colonial past of New Zealand.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Lake Pupuke - Lake Pupuke is a fresh water lake which occupies an ancient volcanic explosion crater. Enjoy views of the lake. You can even buy an ice-cream.
- Takapuna - Walk along the famous Takapuna to Milford coastal walk. See the waves crash over black rocks made from ancient lava flows. See the tree moulds made when the lava flowed through…
- Lake Pupuke - Lake Pupuke is a fresh water lake which occupies an ancient volcanic explosion crater. Enjoy views of the lake. You can even buy an ice-cream.
- Takapuna - Walk along the famous Takapuna to Milford coastal walk. See the waves crash over black rocks made from ancient lava flows. See the tree moulds made when the lava flowed through an ancient forest.
- North Head Historic Reserve - Tour this picturesque volcano - now an historic fortress - complete with underground tunnels carved out of the volcanic ash.
- Devonport - See some of the cute shops and amazingly cute craftsman-style houses at Devonport village.
- Cyril Bassett Lookout CV - This is a lookout point just across the harbour from Auckland City, which makes it a great photo op! Your guide can take a memorable photo of you with the towers of Auckland City behind, including the iconic Sky Tower!
- Auckland Harbour Bridge - Admire views of the city from the perspective of the harbour bridge before being dropped off at your hotel.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Port pickup and drop-off
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
148 Quay Street
Quay Street
Meet at the steps at 148 Quay St. Wait at the steps and your guide will meet you there.
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
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(23 Ratings)
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Lisa_f
Apr 13, 2024
Beautiful Auckland. - Visiting the beaches in Auckland and seeing and listening to a Tui bird whistling in the trees near the ocean. Going through the dark tunnels was an awesome experience reminded me of a few horror movies I've seen lol.. and Mike our tour guide he was so hospitable and had so much knowledge of Auckland and it's sights. Would highly recommend this tour with Mike. *****
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Nicola_l
Mar 31, 2024
Brilliant afternoon - Mike was amazing at telling us about the different volcanoes around Auckland and north shore. Very knowledgeable. I fell twice such a clumsy person. He was amazing and the group we had was nice too. Great afternoon thanks Mike
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Irene_b
Mar 28, 2024
Truly Understanding Auckland's Volcanic Past and History - We took the tour not really knowing what to expect. We never realized that Auckland had so much volcanic activity. Mike was able to share Auckland's history and understanding of its volcanoes through his commentary and stops throughout the north shore of Auckland. He was extremely knowledgeable and kind. He was more than willing to offer help if needed which came in handy as we attempted to walk around the lava beaches.
Our tour also included driving through Devonport and enjoying the heritage of this village and its architecture.
Mike uses his personal SUV for the tour which made the accommodations while riding around very comfortable.
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Ernesto_r
Mar 25, 2024
Fantastic - Our tour guide Michael was just out of this world. Excellent service and information from start to finish
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Gary_p
Mar 23, 2024
Great experience - One of the best run tours of my trip. An engaging guide Mike made it well worth while and saw lots of historic areas not visited on other tours. Wonderful time, thanks!
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Tammy_s
Mar 21, 2024
Loved it! - Great tour, Mike was very knowledgeable. Learned a lot about the volcanic history of Auckland and saw so many beautiful sights.
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Cyndi_m
Mar 20, 2024
Definitely worth it! - I felt like I really got an understanding of how the land has been shaped by volcanic activity. We drove from beaches to volcanoes in Mike's very comfortable car. It was one of the best tours I've had.
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Rayandvalborlase
Mar 18, 2024
Great information - Mike was so helpful and gave a lot of useful information. He was helpful and concerned for the whole group. Would really recommend this tour
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Thomas_g
Mar 9, 2024
Great Way to See Auckland From the Outskirts - This is an excellent way to see Auckland from “the outside”! We really enjoyed the tour. A small group and good locations. Mike offers great commentary in an informal way. That’s what appealed to us: a small, informal tour with some great scenery. It was our first time in Auckland and we combined this tour with a couple of “inside the city tours”. A great way to get oriented. Wonderful day!
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Marcia_w
Mar 2, 2024
Perfect introduction to Auckland - The views were spectacular. Our guide was prompt, professional and full of information. It was a perfect way to be introduced to Auckland after arriving in the morning. A half day tour was perfect!
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