Shore Excursion: Half-Day Auckland Volcanoes Tour

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About this activity

Auckland is known as the City of Sails, but some think it should be called the City of Volcanoes! Gain insight into Auckland's unique volcanic geology and explore its rich Maori history on this half-day tour from Auckland. Beginning with a scenic drive along the waterfront, get exclusive vehicle access to the summits and craters of Auckland's youngest volcanoes (including Mt Eden and One Tree Hill) with a guide. Along the way, keep watch for native New Zealand wildlife and admire panoramic views over the city. At the end of the tour, we can drop you off anywhere in the city. Please note, volcanoes visited are inactive.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 9 people
People per booking: 1–11
Guide: English
Operated by: Voltours Limited

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel or port pickup & drop-off
Included: Local guide
Included: Bottled water
Included: Transport to volcano summits (for guests with disabilities only)

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks

Itinerary

Achilles Point

15 min Admission included

Views of the volcanic islands of the Hauraki Gulf, including Rangitoto and Motukorea. Learn about the arrival of the early Maori settlers to New Zealand. Views of the city.
Mt. Wellington

45 min Admission included

Walk to the crater near the peak of Mt Wellington, a 10,000 year old volcano. Learn about the Maori settlements on the volcanoes, and an introduction to the Auckland Volcanic Field. Option to enter the steep-sided crater.
Mangere Mountain

45 min Admission included

Walk around the craters of Mangere Mountain. Learn more about the large Maori settlement on the volcano. See views of the Manukau Harbour, and a few more volcanic features.
One Tree Hill (Maungakiekie)

30 min Admission included

Enjoy views of One Tree Hill as you are given a summary of New Zealand history, focusing on the early interaction between the British and Maori. Then drive around Cornwall Park, seeing some more volcanic craters and some sheep.
Maungawhau / Mount Eden

45 min Admission included

Walk around the crater of Mt Eden. Enjoy the magnificent views of the city and the surrounding volcanoes from the summit.

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