Auckland City Discovery Experience - Private Tour From Auckland

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About this activity

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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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: ExperienceKart Luxury Travel

Ages: Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Fully guided private return transfers from Auckland
Included: Visit to West Haven Marina, Bastion Point, Achilles Point, Mt. Eden Summit
Included: Take in great views of the Hauraki Gulf, the Harbour Bridge, spectacular ocean vistas
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Enjoy one of the largest Māori and Pacific Island collections in the world
Included: Built-in leisure time, to explore destinations as you wish
Included: Visit the Auckland Museum to learn about New Zealand's impressive history
Included: Complimentary refreshments and water onboard
Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
Included: Admission to Māori cultural performance at Auckland Museum
Included: A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the journey
Included: Complimentary High-Speed Internet onboard the minibus
Included: Witness the Māori war dance (Haka) cultural performance
Included: Explore 3 floors dedicated to New Zealand's cultural, natural, and memorial heritage
Included: Luxurious temperature-controlled private transportation in a minibus
Included: Drive past Westhaven Marina, one of the largest marinas in the Southern Hemisphere
Included: Visit to Auckland Harbour Bridge, Parnell Village and Waterfront views
Included: Take in stunning views at Auckland's iconic vistas at Bastion Point
Included: Enjoy the picturesque and historic suburb of Parnell and the beautiful oasis of Parnell Rose Garden
Included: Admission to guided gallery highlights tour at Auckland War Memorial & Museum
Included: Exclusive immersive activities and interaction with local communities
Included: Admire panoramic views from Mt. Eden Summit
Included: Cruise through the city to Tamaki Drive, Auckland Domain, the suburb of Parnell
Included: Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland
Included: Discover Auckland's highlights including the CBD, the Domain, and the Harbour Bridge

Not included

Not included: Breakfast
Not included: Lunch
Not included: Dinner

Itinerary

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.
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.
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.
Tamaki Drive

Passing by

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

2 hours Admission included

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.
Auckland Museum

30 min Admission included

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.
Stop 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.
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.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Pickup points

Uduak Lodge
Holiday Inn Express Auckland City Centre by IHG
Quest Mount Eden
Camberley Court Motel
Best Western Newmarket Inn & Suites
DoubleTree by Hilton Auckland Albert Street
TRIBE Auckland Fort Street
QT Auckland
Sudima Auckland City
Park Hyatt Auckland

and 124 more pickup points

Cancellation

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Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the conditions, walking shoes, , Sun protection, jacket/warm layer & essential personal items.
Suitable for people of all ages and Easy and good fitness level required.
Bring a camera or a phone with camera capability as this is the perfect place to get some great experiences photos.
Tours are suitable for people of all ages and average fitness. Our scenic walks are short and optional. Please let our guide know at check in if you have any fitness concerns.
You must be able to climb and descend stairs and walk on unpaved or uneven terrain.
Children below 8 years old are required to travel in a child safety car seat.
Children between 5-7 years old are also recommended to be in a booster seat for their safety.