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Auckland Scenic Day Tour Full-Day- 8 HOURS
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icon8 hours  (Approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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iconOffered in: English
Good for avoiding crowds

Overview

Make the most of your time in Auckland with a small-group tour that crams all the city’s best bits into just one day. Snap photos of Auckland Harbour Bridge, the Sky Tower and One Tree Hill; take in the views from Tamaki Drive and Mission Bay; explore vibrant neighborhoods like Ponsonby; and visit off-the-beaten-track attractions like Muriwai Beach, the Auckland Domain and Parnell.
  • Enjoy wine tasting at a local winery
  • Great-value tour includes hotel pick-up and round-trip transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • See Auckland Harbour Bridge, the Sky Tower and One Tree Hill
  • This tour is limited to a maximum of 11 or 14 persons

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Hotel pickup and drop-off at Downtown Centrally Situated Hotels or Cruise Ships
Driver/guide
Transport by air-conditioned minibus
Wine-tasting
Lunch
Personal expenses
This operator has two meet-up options available. You can either meet at the departure point below or select a location for pick-up.
Sky Tower , Victoria Street West, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
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8:30 AM

Please arrive 20 minutes before your selected start time for pickup. Your operator can coordinate exact time and location.

This activity will end right where it started.We pick up ONLY from all Downtown CBD Accommodation (Hotels, BNBs, Backpackers Hotels etc) and also the cruise terminals for guests arriving by cruise ship
Your full-day tour of Auckland begins with pick-up from your central hotel and a scenic drive through the city to the North Shore. Admire views across Waitemata Harbour as you cross the famous Auckland Harbour Bridge and arrive in the lively seafront village of Devonport. Hop out to stretch your legs and take photos as your guide points out the Auckland skyline to the south, then drives you to North Head to enjoy views of the volcanic Rangitoto Island.

Cross back into central Auckland and follow the Tamaki Drive, a dramatic coastal road that winds its way along Waitematā Harbour to Misson Bay. Along the way, pass the glitzy waterfront of Viaduct harbor; spot the iconic Sky Tower looming above the buildings; and stop at lookout points like Achilles Point and Bastion Point.

Next, pay a visit to Cornwall Park to see the legendary One Tree Hill, where your guide will tell you all about the crater hill and its significance to the Maori people. Another beautiful park is the Auckland Domain in the Parnell neighborhood, where you’ll have chance to admire the Wintergarden. Then, get a glimpse of local life as you drive through Ponsonby, one of Auckland’s hippest neighborhoods, and perhaps peek into the shops along Ponsonby road.

After lunch (own expense), it’s time to head out of the city towards the wild west coast and Muriwai Beach. Breathe in the sea air as you stroll the black sand beach, then head to the southern end of the beach to visit one of New Zealand’s most important Gannet breeding colonies. There’s just time to make a stop at one of the wineries along the Kumeu Wine Trail for a wine tasting (included) before heading back to the city. Finally, your tour ends with drop off at your hotel.
Itinerary
Pass By:  
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
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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
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Muriwai Gannet Colony
The most western part of our tour, with views to the gannet colony and also with breath-taking views down the west coast of New Zealand and the Tasman Sea
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Duration: 15 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
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
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Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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Achilles Point
Steeped in history with spectacular Harbour Views
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Duration: 15 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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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.
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Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
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
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Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
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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)
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Duration: 45 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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Mission Bay
Soak up the stunning views of Auckland Harbour coastline flanked with our beautiful native pohutakawa trees
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Kohimarama
Another of Auckland's inner city beaches that was formerly the home of New Zealand native parera duck
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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
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Duration: 5 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
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
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Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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Tamaki Drive
Journey along this road built in 1931 offering magical views of inner Auckland
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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
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Orakei Basin
We visit one of Auckland's 3 crater lakes. This formed from a volcanic eruption that occurred 85,000 years ago
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Paritai Drive
The richest street in Auckland and New Zealand offering breath-taking views over the Harbour and City
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Waimauku
We enter the countryside of West Auckland where guests will see farms, livestock and marvel at the greenness of the pasture
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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
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  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • 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
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Auckland Scenic Tours
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • 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.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Auckland Scenic Day Tour Full-Day- 8 HOURS?
A:The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
See all safety measures taken by Auckland Scenic Day Tour Full-Day- 8 HOURS.
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Auckland Scenic Day Tour Full-Day- 8 HOURS?
A:The policy on staff health & safety is:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
See all safety measures taken by Auckland Scenic Day Tour Full-Day- 8 HOURS.

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  • "I would recommend this tour for anyone who wants to get an overview of Auckland." See review
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star-5
Great tour
Neil
, Mar 2020
We expected a full minibus, but due to the Corona virus, were the only ones that hadn't cancelled. This made it rather eerie at first, but before long that feeling had passed, this because of Mike's passionate love for his city and its environs, which he delighted in showing us. A very varied tour, taking in some stunning views, a really delightful riverside lunch with stops and explanations at selected city highlights. Thoroughly enjoyable and highly recommended,
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icon Response from Host , Mar 2020
Thank you! I sense you fell in love with Auckland. We pride ourselves on our Full Day tour of Auckland being the most comprehensive 1 Day Tour available. You can now see why and as you reflect on your day in Auckland and look at a map of Auckland, you will now see how much we covered, how much you saw and learned. Our tour goes to places that are unique and you would have marvelled at the spectacluar 360 degree views from specially chosen vantage points; and yes, is there any better lunchtime stop that at one of the highlights of the day- one of the most historic places in Auckland with an absolute picturesque setting. Thank you also for your lovely comments about one of our tour guides. Every single one of our guides love our City and can't wait to share its history, stunning views, culture, fauna and flora with our guests. We were priveleged to host you both.Thank you sincerely for choosing our tour. Stay safe and best wishes
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star-5
Auckland tour
John_W
, Mar 2020
Excellent way to see the highlights of Auckland. Our driver Mike was very knowledgeable and genuine in his love of the city
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icon Response from Host , Mar 2020
Thank you! You will look back on the day we shared together and marvel at your photos and realize how much you saw of Auckland and learnt in the 8 hours that we had together. We pride ourseleves on our Full Day Tour of Auckland being the most comprehensive that is available. Now you understand why. Thank you also for the lovely comments about one of our guides. You appreciate first hand now why our guides are so highly reagrded in our industry; like you mention, they love our City with passion and want to share this. Thank you sincerely for choosing our tour
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star-5
Amazing day
Monica
, Mar 2020
Mike is an excellent guide. We really enjoyed the tour and wine tasting. What an amazing day we had.
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icon Response from Host , Mar 2020
Thank you for choosing our Full Day Tour of Auckland. We pride ourselves on our Full day Tour of Auckland being the most comprehensive 1 Day Tour available. When you now reflect back on a map of Auckland and see where you went, what you did and what you saw, we are sure you will agree. We have encapsulated in the design of our tour everything about Auckland from the stunning beaches, the rugged west coast with its black sand and gannet colony, the quaint township of Devonport, the stunningly spectacular views from aloft volcanoes (extinct), the countryside, the fauna and flora of the Wintergardens and Fernery to name just a few. And yes, the wine tasting!!! I sense you loved that. Our tour is not a wine tour but when we are out west we visit what we consider to be the best and most famous. I sense you fell in love with Auckland and in the hands of one of our highly knowledgeable, professional and affable guides; even more so. Thank you sincerely for choosing our tour
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star-5
Great day in Auckland
Frances-Janet
, Feb 2020
Fabulous trip with Mike. We were lucky there were only 5 of us which gave a really personal service. Mike was very knowledgeable and keen to share his city with us. We even had quite a bit of sunshine. Wine tasting was short but enjoyable, lunch location lovely.
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icon Response from Host , Feb 2020
Thank you! Yes all our tours are a maximum of 11 or 14 guests which as you mention gives you that highly personal experience with one of our guides who are renowned for their deep knowledge, professionalism and affability as you experienced first-hand. As you experienced , due to the topography of Auckland, Auckland is best seen in a smaller 12 or 15 seater as on our specially designed tour of Auckland we go to place where the bigger bus/coaches physically cannot go to. I sense you fell in love with Auckland and you would have marvelled at the magical views when we were elevated. I sense also that you loved the wine tasting (though remember our tour is not a wine tasting tour) as we want to encapsulated evrything of Auckland as this is only one of 20 odd stops that we make throughout the day. And yes, what better location for lunch than one of the most historic locations in Auckland dating back to 1857. So many of our guests say it is one of the highlights of their tour. Thank you for choosing our tour and best wishes
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star-5
Beautifl Auckland
Paul_H
, Feb 2020
A great intro to the city. Our guide, Nick, was very informative and took us to at least ten destinations within the city and suburbs...especially to incredible city views.
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icon Response from Host , Feb 2020
Isn't Auckland a magical City! We make no secret of the fact that our Full Day tour of Auckland is the most comprehensive available. We were priveleged to showcase our City to you. As you experienced, our tour offers not only the most magical and spectacular views but also the history, countryside, fauna and flora on the 15 odd stops that we make. It is the ideal tour for someone only in Auckland for a Day (whether arriving and departing on a cruise ship), hotel etc but wants to see as much of Auckland as possible. Thank you for choosing our tour and sharing your lovely comments
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star-5
Beautiful City!
Paul_H
, Feb 2020
Our guide, Nick, covered several miles of Auckland and its suburbs in great detail. The city views were a highlight.
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icon Response from Host , Feb 2020
Thank you! We pride ourselves on the fact that our Full Day Tour of Auckland is the most comprehensive Full Day Tour of Auckland available. It is ideal for anyone wanting to see as much of Auckland as possible in 1 Day; whether you be on a cruise ship in port for just a day or just transitting Auckland for a day. I sense you marvelled at the simply spectacular 360 degree views of Auckland when you were elevated. The nature of Auckland and its topography is that our 12 are 15 seater Mercedes-Benz vehicles can go where the big 60-70 seater buses physically can't go. This affords, as you experienced, the absolute best views of our spectacular city in the hands of one of our very knowledgeable, professional and affable tour guides. Thank you sincerely for choosing our tour
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star-5
The best of Auckland
Melissa
, Feb 2020
The full day scenic bus tour was wonderful. It highlighted some of the best areas of Auckland. Our driver and guide, Nick, was an absolute gem. He was kind, curteous, and full of information. He often checked in on each of us individually to make sure we were doing okay. He made the tour very enjoyable. Thank you Nick for a wonderfully enjoyable and educational day.
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icon Response from Host , Feb 2020
Thank you. You experienced first hand why our Full Day Tour of Auckland is the most comprehensive tour available. We make no secret of that. It has been designed so.We want you to truly experience Auckland, its history, culture, fauna and flora and why we are so proud and passionate about our City. We want to show you as much of our City as we can in the 8 hours we are together. You clearly experienced that and fell in love with our City. thank you for the lovely comments about one of our tour guides who clearly ensured that you would have a very special day. Thank you for choosing our tour
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star-5
Wonderful Auckland area tour
GERALD_K
, Feb 2020
Tour drive lived in New Zealand for 40 years - originally from London - took us to many residential area for great views in addition to regular senic stops- Restaurant for lunch was best on whole trip - not a cafe - had full menu hot foods many great choices and overlooking river wonderful view - was not rushed at all - winery we stopped at gave us many tastings of various wines they produced as wanted - prices were very reasonable - bought 2 bottles for ship - they have area to eat/drink during stop- again not rushed - on way back asked driver to about some shopping before boarding ship and he dropped us off at shopping area not far from ship boarding - a 5 star tour
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icon Response from Host , Feb 2020
OMG! I sense you had the most fabulous shore excursion on our Full Day Tour of Auckland. From the moment we picked you up from your crusie ship to the moment we dropped you back you clealry had the most special day that you will treasure for a long time. I sense you fell in love with Auckland with the magical views; but you have to be shown it!! We pride ourseleves on our Full Day Tour of Auckland being the most comprehensive that is available. Like you, so many of our guests are only in Auckland for a Day and want to see as much of Auckland as they possibly can. In our tour we encapsulate as you experienced the real fabric of Auckland and environs. You would have marvelled at the rugged West Coast with the fine black sand but I sense you simply marvelled at our lunch destination in such a pictureque location. Our guests often say this historic (1857) location is one of the highlights of their day. Thank you sincerley for choosing our tour
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star-4
A very good experience
Mike_L
, Feb 2020
Everything was as described/advertised. It was a very good experience. I reserve ratings of 5 for 'knock my socks off' experiences. David was knowledgeable and pleasant, and the tour ran smoothly. We were a group of 4.
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icon Response from Host , Feb 2020
Thank you for your lovely comments about our Full Day Tour of Auckland and also of one of our tour guides. Our tour is widely regarded as the most comprehensive Full Day Tour of Auckland. We believe our City is a very special jewel that we were privileged to share with you Thank you sincerely for choosing our tour
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Auckland All-day
Sue_B
, Feb 2020
Mike was very knowledgeable, showed us much of Auckland and surrounding areas. Had us back to ship on time and we saw much more than we would have on ship’s 1/2 day excursion. Much better value! 7 folks from ships on tour. He knew easy ways through traffic.
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icon Response from Host , Feb 2020
That you for these lovely comments about our tour and one of our tour guides. We pride ourselves on our tour being the most comprehensive Full Day Tour of Auckland that is available; ideal for guests like yourselves in Auckland for 1 Day and want to see as much as possible. Thank you sincerely for choosing our tour
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