Auckland City Discovery Experience - Private Tour From Auckland
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Auckland City Discovery Experience - Private Tour From Auckland

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Overview

Explore all the attractions that Auckland city has to offer in a private luxury tour with an exceptional value that covers all the best sights and culture in a package with plenty of stops for photos.

Discover our sparkling harbour, travel along the waterfront to view the iconic Harbour Bridge, admire the stunning boat paradise, cruise through to Tamaki Drive, drive alongside stunning beaches, historic buildings, leafy parks, and bustling shopping areas.

Learn more about the city’s unique geography, culture, and heritage at Bastion Point, admire panoramic views from Mt. Eden Summit and enjoy fantastic views from the top of our volcanoes. Discover about Māori culture in Auckland, that gives you an insight into Māori history, traditions, and beliefs, on a guided tour and a thrilling cultural performance at the Auckland War Memorial & Museum.

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  • Mobile ticket
  • Hotel pickup offered

What's included

Private transportation

Fully guided private return transfers from Auckland

Visit to West Haven Marina, Bastion Point, Achilles Point, Mt. Eden Summit

Take in great views of the Hauraki Gulf, the Harbour Bridge, spectacular ocean vistas

In-vehicle air conditioning

Enjoy one of the largest Māori and Pacific Island collections in the world

Built-in leisure time, to explore destinations as you wish

Visit the Auckland Museum to learn about New Zealand's impressive history

Complimentary refreshments and water onboard

On-board WiFi

Admission to Māori cultural performance at Auckland Museum

A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the journey

Complimentary High-Speed Internet onboard the minibus

Witness the Māori war dance (Haka) cultural performance

Explore 3 floors dedicated to New Zealand's cultural, natural, and memorial heritage

Luxurious temperature-controlled private transportation in a minibus

Drive past Westhaven Marina, one of the largest marinas in the Southern Hemisphere

Visit to Auckland Harbour Bridge, Parnell Village and Waterfront views

Take in stunning views at Auckland's iconic vistas at Bastion Point

Enjoy the picturesque and historic suburb of Parnell and the beautiful oasis of Parnell Rose Garden

Admission to guided gallery highlights tour at Auckland War Memorial & Museum

Exclusive immersive activities and interaction with local communities

Admire panoramic views from Mt. Eden Summit

Cruise through the city to Tamaki Drive, Auckland Domain, the suburb of Parnell

Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland

All fees and/or taxes

Discover Auckland's highlights including the CBD, the Domain, and the Harbour Bridge

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Meeting and pickup

Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.

What to expect

  1. Auckland Central

    15 min

    We pickup travellers from most locations in the Auckland CBD location. If your pickup location is not available on the list, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will do our very best to accommodate your request.

  2. Auckland Harbour Bridge

    10 min

    We stop to view the Auckland Harbour Bridge & the Watchman Island from Curran Street along the waterfront where there is plenty of photo opportunities.

  3. Westhaven Marina

    15 min

    Westhaven Marina in Auckland, is the largest yacht marina in the Southern Hemisphere. The marina has nearly two thousand berths and swing moorings, and tends to be continually booked. Auckland, known as 'City of Sails', is generally known for its maritime passions.

  4. Tamaki Drive

    15 min

    Coastal Drive through Kohimarama, Mission Bay and Tamaki Drive before proceeding to Auckland Museum.

  5. Bastion Point

    30 min

    Bastion Point offers magnificent views out over the Hauraki Gulf and Waitematā Harbour, as well as back to central Auckland. It’s one of the best places in Auckland to take photos of the skyline and harbour. As the name suggests, its position overlooking the harbour makes it an ideal defence point for the city. The Māori name for this area is Takaparawhā. This scenic area includes the Savage Memorial, which commemorates Michael Joseph Savage, one of New Zealand’s most beloved prime ministers.

  6. Parnell Rose Gardens

    20 min

    We stop at Dove-Myer Robinson Park, more commonly known as the Parnell Rose Garden, is a park in Parnell, Auckland The park is named after Dove-Myer Robinson, the longest-serving mayor of Auckland, who served for 18 years. There are over 5,000 roses in the garden. Some of the plants in the garden have been bred by internationally celebrated rose breeders.

  7. Auckland Museum

    2 hours

    The Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira (or simply the Auckland Museum) is one of New Zealand's most important museums and war memorials. Its collections concentrate on New Zealand history. Explore some of the best Auckland Museum has to offer on our Highlights guided tour! Feed your curiosity as our local guides share their knowledge and introduce you to our various galleries. Journey through Aotearoa, learning of its' people and their place in the Pacific. Discover the remarkable flora and fauna found from north to south and delve into the conflicts that have shaped the nation. You'll also find out about one of New Zealand’s finest heritage buildings, the Museum itself! The Auckland Domain is Auckland's oldest park, and at 75 hectares one of the largest in the city. Developed around an extinct volcano, it features tropical gardens, duck ponds and public art and is also home to Auckland’s war memorial museum.

  8. Auckland Museum

    30 min

    Explore most famous galleries and learn about Māori culture, achievements of Polynesian navigators and the unique nature of New Zealand. Experience a vibrant glimpse of Māori culture in an engaging performance culminating with a spine-tingling version of the world-famous haka. Hear beautiful Māori songs, see the entertaining poi dance, and learn about traditional Māori weapons.

  9. 30 min

    The Mt. Eden walk is an easy 2k walk that will take you around 1 hour to complete. Just 5 km from down town Auckland it's the highest volcano in Auckland on Mt Eden. The last eruption was about 15,000 years ago, leaving a crater 50 metres deep. Walk to the top of Mt Eden Volcano, there you'll get a 360° view of Auckland so long as the rain stays away.

  10. Auckland

    15 min

    After an enchanting fun-filled experience exploring Auckland City Highlights, it is now time to head back to Auckland CBD to conclude your evening and drop-off at your hotel in Auckland.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Times are local to the experience (Pacific/Auckland).

Additional Information

  • Children between 5-7 years old are also recommended to be in a booster seat for their safety.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Up to 15 travelers per booking
  • Each booking must include at least one adult.

FAQs about Auckland City Discovery Experience - Private Tour From Auckland

Can I cancel Auckland City Discovery Experience - Private Tour From Auckland for free?

No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

How long does it take?

It takes about 8 hours.

Is pickup offered?

Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.

What's included?

  • Private transportation
  • Fully guided private return transfers from Auckland
  • Visit to West Haven Marina, Bastion Point, Achilles Point, Mt. Eden Summit
  • Take in great views of the Hauraki Gulf, the Harbour Bridge, spectacular ocean vistas
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Enjoy one of the largest Māori and Pacific Island collections in the world
  • Built-in leisure time, to explore destinations as you wish
  • Visit the Auckland Museum to learn about New Zealand's impressive history

What's not included?

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Which places does it visit?

It visits Auckland Central, Auckland Harbour Bridge, Westhaven Marina, Tamaki Drive, Bastion Point, Parnell Rose Gardens, Auckland Museum.

Which languages is it offered in?

It is offered in English.

Is it suitable for children?

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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