Auckland Scenic Day Tour Full-Day- 8 HOURS

We make no secret that this is the most comprehensive 8 Hour Full Day Tour of Auckland. Take in the top attractions of New Zealand's largest city on this full-day scenic tour of Auckland.Drive through the City to Tamaki Drive by air-conditioned Mercedes with our guide, discover sites of interest including 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 commanding, spectacular views over the City, inner harbour and the Hauraki Gulf, and also see Auckland historic Mt. Eden, the highest volcano on the isthmus. Admire native birdlife at Muriwai Beach, the spectacular rugged coastline with black sand beaches and sip fine wines along the Kumeu Wine Trail. Visit the Auckland Domain, home to the Auckland Museum and visit the 2 stunning Wintergardens and Fernery. Enjoy our historic lunch stop in Riverhead. Marvel as we journey into the lush countryside.

Itinerary
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Pass By: Auckland Harbour Bridge, Curran St, Auckland Central, Auckland New Zealand

Drive over the Auckland Harbour Bridge, built in 1959, offering the most spectacular views and photo opportunities of the City and beyond

Pass By: Devonport, Devonport, North Shore, North Island

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

Stop At: North Head Historic Reserve, Takarunga Rd. Devonport, Auckland Central, Auckland New Zealand

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

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Achilles Point, Cliff Road St Heliers Bay, Auckland Central, Auckland 2004 New Zealand

Steeped in history with spectacular Harbour Views

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Auckland Domain, Park Road, Auckland Central, Auckland New Zealand

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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Soljans Estate Winery, 366 State Highway 16, Kumeu, Auckland 0892 New Zealand

New Zealand is famous for wine and we journey into the wine growing district of West Auckland and stop and do some wine tasting

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Riverhead, Riverhead, North Island

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)

Duration: 45 minutes

Pass By: Mission Bay, Mission Bay, North Island

Soak up the stunning views of Auckland Harbour coastline flanked with our beautiful native pohutakawa trees

Pass By: Kohimarama, Kohimarama, North Island

Another of Auckland's inner city beaches that was formerly the home of New Zealand native parera duck

Stop At: Remuera, Remuera, North Island

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

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Mount Eden, Mount Eden, North Island

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

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Tamaki Drive, Auckland Central, Auckland New Zealand

Journey along this road built in 1931 offering magical views of inner Auckland

Pass By: Parnell Road, Auckland Central, Auckland 1052 New Zealand

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

Pass By: Orakei Basin - not Orakei Korako!, Orakei Road access is via Orakei Road, or Upland Road or Darwin Lane, Auckland 1050 New Zealand

We visit one of Auckland's 3 crater lakes. This formed from a volcanic eruption that occurred 85,000 years ago

Pass By: Paritai Drive, Orakei, Auckland 1071, New Zealand

The richest street in Auckland and New Zealand offering breath-taking views over the Harbour and City

Pass By: Waimauku, Waimauku, North Island

We enter the countryside of West Auckland where guests will see farms, livestock and marvel at the greenness of the pasture

Pass By: Coatesville, Coatesville, North Island

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



Informacion Adicional
"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"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Minimum Age is 10 years"
"Stroller accessible"
"We can provide this tour to groups larger than 14 by discussions with Viator and ourselves"
"Near public transportation"
"Infant seats available"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 08:30 AM
Duration: 8 Hours
Start location: Sky Tower, Victoria Street West, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Traveler pickup is offered
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

Ports

• Auckland

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off at Downtown Centrally Situated Hotels or Cruise Ships
• Driver/guide
• Transport by air-conditioned minibus
• Wine-tasting
• Entry/Admission - Soljans Estate Winery

Not Included

• Lunch
• Personal expenses

Facilities