Auckland Tours

Auckland Tours



Plan your Auckland tours and day trips:

If you have a day or more to spare in Auckland, you will find some great things to see and do.

Auckland is set on 53 dormant volcanic cones and between two harbours, the sparkling Waitemata and the brooding Manukau. Known as the City of Sails, it's New Zealand's largest and busiest city. This small group tour is Auckland's only scheduled city sightseeing tour that includes a drive to the top of a volcanic cone.

This Auckland city tour showcases the city highlights of Auckland and takes you on a journey of discovery designed to explore the history and sights as well as see how Aucklanders live and play.

Discover the delights of Auckland city or escape from the high-rise on full or half day tours to Auckland's Coastal Rainforest, Great Barrier Island and Coromandel Peninsula.

Enjoy a taste of Auckland's most spectacular sights.

Auckland Tours - Highlights:

ONEPOTO LAKE : Onepoto Domain is situated on the north shore of Auckland across the Harbour Bridge and began life more than 30,000 years ago in a massive volcanic eruption, leaving a spectacular crater which today acts as a magnificent natural sports venue and park. Covering 26 hectares, it comprises sports fields, a playground, a stream and lake plus native bush areas. Onepoto Domain has become Auckland's premier model sail boat site..The park is also highly valued for the casual recreation opportunities it provides, including a children's adventure playground, walkways, barbecue, picnicking spots and 'learn to cycle paths'.

WEST HAVEN MARINA / AMERICAN VILLAGE: Established in the 1940's in downtown Auckland, Westhaven Marina is one of the largest marinas in the southern hemisphere. Hobson West Marina is a unique downtown marina with safe, secure moorings and deep water access. Visitors can explore New Zealand's rich maritime history at Voyager Maritime Museum, cruise the harbour on a charter yacht, view the yachts berthed in the harbourand enjoy the world class hospitality at the many bars and restaurants that line the water's edge.

New Zealand's largest marine service precinct, Westhaven, lies a short walk to the west. Viaduct Harbour is a very special place, visit us and see for yourself.

MISSION BAY BEACH: Mission Bay is a beachfront esplanade with vast varieties of eateries and activities. It is located seven kilometers away from main city center. It covers an area of 266 acres (1.08 km2), about three quarter of which consists of low hills, surrounding the remaining quarter, which slopes down to the sea. Just a scenic 15 minute drive along Tamaki Drive, Mission Bay is the most accessible urban beach from downtown Auckland - and one of the region's most popular.

M.J. MEMORIAL PARK: Michael Joseph Savage (23 March 1872 - 27 March 1940) was a revolutionary figure in New Zealand's political history, and was the first Labour Prime Minister of New Zealand. At MJ Savage Memorial Park, not only can you pay your respects to one of New Zealand's most loved politicians, but you can enjoy the ornately-landscape surroundings and drink in the stunning view. The views are great from the top, and the gardens around this park truly are beautiful. The monument with the flowers surrounding it and the pond below is a really great sight. This is the perfect place to impress that special someone with a surprise adventure and picnic.

How to get there: From Downtown Auckland, take Hapimana Street, off Tamaki Drive between Orakei Wharf and Mission Bay. Michael Joseph Savage Memorial can also be accessed via a walkway from the western end of Mission Bay.

MT.EDEN - VISIT A VOLCANIC GREEN CRATER AND ENJOY PANORAMIC CITY VIEWS: Mount Eden is the name of a scoria cone and surrounding suburb in Auckland, New Zealand. It's a must to take in the panoramic 360-degree views from the top of Mount Eden, which is also known in Maori as Maungawhau. It's the perfect place for an Auckland adventure, especially for those on a tight budget because it doesn't cost a thing. The full 360 degree panorama you see of Auckland is amazing. Amazing views, day and night - it also makes a great spot for a picnic. The gates close at 9pm though, so if you are planning to drive up for the night view, make sure you get there well before.

SKY TOWER: It is an iconic piece of Auckland / New Zealand and it is accessible, affordable and family friendly. A truly captivating experience awaits visitors to Auckland's Sky Tower. At 328 metres, it is the tallest man-made structure in New Zealand and offers breathtaking views for up to 80 kilometres in every direction, You are able to see Auckland from all angles. The Sky Tower is the icon in Auckland! It is the city's symbol. And going up there is a must for every aucklander. The Sky Tower offers the 192 metre Skyjump, or the Skywalk around the outside of the building (both of which are very expensive). Luckily there is the Skycity casino located on the second and third floors of the main building where you can win enough money to pay for that Skyjump. The casino is open 24/7 and can get very busy in the evenings.

VISIT WAITAKERE (ECO CITY)/ENJOY WEST COAST DRIVE/RAIN-FOREST IN THE WAITAKERE RANGES/REGIONAL PARK/WATERFALLS AND MUCH MORE

Waitakere Ranges:

Discover flourishing rainforest knotted with crystal streams and glorious waterfalls.

Discover the wonders of the ancient Kauri forest. Be overwhelmed by the black sand beaches embrace by rocky cliffs. Listen to the throbbing surf as it meets the rocky seashore.

Learn about the geology & geography of this untamed landscape steeped in colonial and Maori history, which has shaped and transformed Waitakere to what it is today.

It's a Magnet for nature lovers, artists and craft people.

Enjoy the way life should be - relaxed, tranquil and thoroughly enjoyable!

Drive through village-style Titirangi, in the hills to Karekare - the famous black sand beach is the place where the movie "The Piano" was filmed in 1993.and since then many other Hollywood / Bollywood movies been filmed.

Enjoy a waterfall and wonder what if it was in your private backyard.