6 Hours Sightseeing Tour in Auckland

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View of Piha Beach and Lion Rock — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Walk along black sand at Piha Beach — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

See Auckland's wild side on this half-day tour from Auckland. Visit the iconic Mt Eden volcano for 360 degree views of the city before travelling to Piha Beach. Walk on the black sand, then take a guided walk through the rainforest to Karekare Falls, learning about New Zealand's native plants and animals. Visit a family-owned winery for a free tasting of five boutique wines, with the option to stay for lunch, or pick up a smaller snack from a local bakery (wine tasting included; lunch is your own cost). At the end of the tour, we can drop you off anywhere in the city, at the zoo or museum, or Mission Bay beach.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 11 people
People per booking: 1–9
Guide: English
Operated by: Voltours Limited

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: Wine tasting
Included: Stop for lunch
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Local Guide
Included: Hotel and port pickup & drop-off

Not included

Not included: Food & drinks

Itinerary

Stop 1

45 min

The first stop of your tour will be the iconic Mount Eden volcano. See the crater and learn about the volcanoes of Auckland and its first inhabitants.
Piha Beach

45 min

Enjoy the view from the lookout before proceeding down to the beach. Enjoy a walk on the black sand and dip your feet in the Tasman Sea, if you dare!
Karekare Falls

30 min

Take a short hike through the rainforest to Karekare falls. Learn about native plants and keep your eyes open for birds.
Stop 4

one hour

Enjoy a tasting of five boutique wines at Soljans Estate Winery, and stay for lunch at their bistro, or pick up a smaller snack from a local bakery. Note that the tasting is included but lunch is at your own expense.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Meeting point

If a hotel pickup is not selected, please wait at the steps at 148 Quay St in front of Daikoku Restaurant and opposite the entrance to Queens Wharf, and your guide will meet with you there

We will message you the day before the tour to tell you which vehicle to look out for and the exact pickup time

End point

If a hotel pickup is not selected, please wait at the steps at 148 Quay St in front of Daikoku Restaurant and opposite the entrance to Queens Wharf, and your guide will meet with you there

We will message you the day before the tour to tell you which vehicle to look out for and the exact pickup time