Shore Excursion: Half Day Small Group Auckland Scenic Tour - 4 HOURS
Description
Popular Tour now released as a Shore Excursion. This is the most comprehensive Half Day Tour of Auckland available; perfect for those arriving by cruise ship. Join this half-day Auckland Scenic Tour if you want to see as much of Auckland as possible in 4 Hours with a guide steeped in the history and knowledge of Auckland.This tour will ensure you are able to see all the iconic Auckland sights. Drive along Tamaki Drive by air-conditioned Mercedes with one of our guides renowned for their knowledge; discover the quaint village of Devonport, Mission Bay and gaze over the coastal scenery from Achilles Point. Travel to the top of 2 of Auckland's volcanoes for stunning 360 degree views; North Head, a volcano with the most spectacular views over the City, inner Harbour ; also up Auckland's highest volcano, historic Mt. Eden; visit the Auckland Domain, home to the Auckland Museum and the 2 stunning Wintergardens and Fernery. This 4-hour tour includes round-trip travel from your cruise ship.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Built in 1959, this affords spectacular 360 degree views and photo opportunities of Auckland as we travel across the bridge to the North Shore of Auckland
This is arguably the quaintest township in Auckland and dating back to 1850, the oldest on the North Shore that people liken to Sausilito in San Francisco. Marvel at the 5,000 old villas as we explain how to tell their age
Steeped in history and we explain this as formerly this was an underground township (during the 2nd World War and the 1880s) with a labyrinth of tunnels. Affords spectacular 360 degree views of Auckland City and the Hauraki Gulf
Is there any more beautiful place in Auckland than visiting the 2 stunning Wintergardens (these magnificent glasshouses) over 100 years old and our Fernery, home to our 80 endemic ferns including the most famous, our Silver Fern
The highest point on the isthmus of Auckland at 196 metres. Journey to the top and marvel at the most spectacular 360 degree views of Auckland.
Marvel at the beauty of Auckland's inner City beaches and the beautiful native Pohutakawa trees that flank the coastline
The richest street not only in Auckland but New Zealand that additionally offers spectacular views over Okahu Bay and Auckland Harbour
Marvel at the old stone cottage constructed by Bishop Selwyn in 1848 with volcanic rock as you journey through one of the quaintest coastal suburbs in Auckland as you journey to Kohimarama
One of the most historic places in Auckland; but also affords the most spectacular views of the Auckland Harbour and the Hauraki Gulf
One of 3 crater lakes in Auckland as we explain its history and significance
Marvel at the homes in the richest suburb of not only Auckland but New Zealand as we explain the types of timber used in their construction and how to tell their age
Marvel at the golden mile of Parnell, the oldest suburb of Auckland dating back to 1841
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
All guests who have booked our Ship to Shore Auckland Tour will ONLY be picked up dockside beside their berthing ship at the Cruise Ship Terminals (Queens Wharf or Princes Wharf)
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A small amount of easy walking is involved. Comfortable shoes recommended
- A maximum of 14 people per booking(We can provide this tour to groups larger than 14 by discussions with Viator and ourselves)
- 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
- Please note that there are 2 activities that require good walking ability. Unfortunately, our tour is not recommended for those with agility/mobility issues.