Auckland Shore Excursion: Half-Day Guided City Tour

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Auckland Shore Excursion: Small-Group Auckland City Tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

See the sights of Auckland when your ship is in port and learn more about this beautiful ‘City of Sails’ on this 3 hour city tour.

You’ll tour the city center and surrounding suburbs on this Auckland shore excursion. Travel through the inner city parks and enjoy full commentary from experienced driver guides. Cross the Auckland Harbour Bridge, take a stroll on a white sand North Shore beach before heading in up Mt Victoria to see the city spread out before you with 365 degree views.

Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 17 people.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 17 people
People per booking: 1–9
Guide: English
Operated by: Bush and Beach

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Pick up an easy walk from the Cruise port at the bus stop at 188 Quay Street (HSBC Tower)
Included: Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee
Included: Local guide
Included: Transport by air-conditioned mini-coach
Included: Small group tour - max 17 people

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks

Itinerary

Queen Street

Passing by

After pick up from your central Auckland hotel, travel up Queen St - the main street of the city centre and home to iconic buildings and mixture of shops and CBD offices
Ponsonby

Passing by

Continue on through the picturesque suburb of Ponsonby, known for its historic buildings, before heading over the Harbour Bridge to the North Shore.
Auckland Harbour Bridge

Passing by

Travel over the iconic Auckland Harbour Bridge, connecting Auckland City with the North Shore suburbs
Stop 4

15 min

Here you can stroll on a beautiful white sand beach with views out across the Waitemata Harbour to Rangitoto Island and where there is time for a coffee (at own cost).
Rangitoto Island

Passing by

Rangitoto Island is a volcanic island in the Hauraki Gulf near Auckland, New Zealand. You will see Rangitoto from many vantage points while on this tour.

(Actual island not visited)
Mount Victoria Reserve

15 min

After a short drive through historic Devonport, continue up to the summit of Mount Victoria for stunning panoramic views of Auckland City and Devonport. Mount Victoria is Devonport's very own dormant volcano.

Takarunga / Mount Victoria is the highest volcano on Auckland's North Shore, rising to 87 m. Takarunga means 'The hill that stands above' and its lava flows now line much of Devonport's waterfront
Westhaven Marina

10 min

Then, travel back over the Harbour Bridge to view Westhaven Marina, one of the largest marinas in the Southern Hemisphere.

Westhaven Marina in Auckland, New Zealand, 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
Waitemata Harbour

Passing by

Waitemata Harbour is the real name for what is often just called Auckland Harbour. It means “sparkling waters” in Maori, which is a very fitting name.
Auckland Domain

10 min

Travel through Auckland Domain, Auckland's oldest park, and at 75 hectares one of the largest in the city. Located in the central suburb of Grafton, the park contains all of the explosion crater and most of the surrounding tuff ring of the Pukekawa volcano. This park is home to the Auckland Museum and the stunning Wintergardens.
Parnell

Passing by

Travel through Parnell Village, a quaint little suburb on the city fringe.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Meeting point

Pick up will be from the bus stop outside the HSBC Building (Stop #1346)), 188 Quay Street, Auckland at 8.50am (located next to MSocial Hotel). Please confirm this with us.

(If you are travelling pre or post a cruise please confirm your inner city Auckland accommodation with us for pick up)

End point

Pick up will be from the bus stop outside the HSBC Building (Stop #1346)), 188 Quay Street, Auckland at 8.50am (located next to MSocial Hotel). Please confirm this with us.

(If you are travelling pre or post a cruise please confirm your inner city Auckland accommodation with us for pick up)

Pickup points

Avani Auckland Metropolis Residences
M Social Hotel Auckland
The Chancellor on Hobson
SkyCity Hotel Auckland
Crowne Plaza Auckland By IHG
Ramada Suites By Wyndham Victoria Street West
Travelodge Hotel Auckland Wynyard Quarter
Grand Millennium Auckland
Adina Auckland Britomart
Legacy Airedale Hotel Auckland
Four Points by Sheraton Auckland

and 41 more pickup points

If you are arriving off a ship please meet the tour at the bus stop outside the HSBC building (Stop #1346), 188 Quay Street, Auckland - This bus stop of located across and down the road from Ferry Building, Downtown Auckland (Next to MSocial Auckland). Pick up will be at 8.50am. Please reconfirm this with Bush and Beach prior to the cruise departure.

If you are staying at an inner city Auckland hotel, please let us know and we can give you a pick up time from there.

If you are starting at an innercity Auckland hotel please reconfirm your inner city Auckland hotel with us and we can collect your from there. Freephone 0800 423 224

Using your ticket

Hotel pickups commence prior 9am, you must contact the Bush and Beach to verify your exact pickup time.

Please call to reconfirm 24 hours before the tours departure if you have not already confirmed your pick up time with us

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

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
Small-group tour maximum 17 participants
All luggage must be kept aboard your ship or at a luggage storage facility at the port (own expense)