Shore Excursion: Auckland Scenic Full Day Tour - 8 Hours
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8 hours
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Popular Tour now released as a Shore Excursion.The most comprehensive Full Day 8 hour Auckland Tour available. See the top attractions of Auckland on this Full-Day Scenic Tour. Drive along Tamaki Drive by air-conditioned Mercedes with one of our guides renowned for their knowledge;discover the quaint village of Devonport,Mission Bay and gaze over the coastal scenery from Achilles Point. Travel to the top of 2 of Auckland's volcanoes for stunning 360 degree views; North Head, a volcano with the most spectacular views over the City, inner Harbour ;also up Auckland's highest volcano,historic Mt. Eden;admire native birdlife at Muriwai and the spectacular rugged coastline with black sand beaches; sip fine wines along the Kumeu Wine Trail.Visit the Auckland Domain, home to the Auckland Museum and the 2 stunning Wintergardens and Fernery. Enjoy our historic lunch stop in Riverhead. Marvel as we journey into the lush countryside.This 8-hour tour includes round-trip travel from your cruise ship
Additional Info
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Some easy walking is involved. Comfortable shoes recommended
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Minimum Age is 8 years
We can provide this tour to groups larger than 14 by discussions with Viator and ourselves
Please note that there are 2 activities that require good walking ability. Unfortunately, our tour is not recommended for those with agility/mobility issues.
What To Expect
Auckland Harbour Bridge
Drive over the Auckland Harbour Bridge, built in 1959, offering the most spectacular views and photo opportunities of the City and beyond
Devonport
This quaint little township, often remarked being similar to Sausilito, is the oldest suburb on the North Shore of Auckland. Picturesque streets which are home to over 5,000 old wooden villas
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Shore Excursion: Auckland Scenic Full Day Tour - 8 Hours
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Transport by air-conditioned minibus
Driver/guide
Pick Up/Drop Off dockside beside their cruise ship- at Queens Wharf or Princes Wharf.
Wine-tasting
Lunch
Personal expenses
Pickup points
Auckland
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
16 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We had a great time...
Linda K,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time touring around Auckland. Our guide Mike ensured everyone was comfortable and having a good time. Our visit to the winery for tastings was very nice. The diner we were taken to for lunch had a nice setting and the food was excellent. Auckland is definitely a must visit city when in New Zealand.
An interesting trip round all the major sights in 4 hours
Discover678688,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Clear instructions for meeting up outside the ferry terminal and pick up in a comfortable air conditioned small coach was on time . This is a wonderful introduction to Auckland, giving us a good idea of what we might want to see in more depth ( and what we definitely don’t want to !) and the layout of Auckland. Although it’s not an enormous city it’s very spread out . Lots of helpful information and interesting extra snippets from our very pleasant guide, John . We were going to pay for a hop on hop off bus for a day but this was much better, easier and surprisingly also cheaper .
Auckland all day tour
Diana C,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00All day in a comfortable Mercedes van . Went to so many different places . Stopped at a delicious diner for lunch over looking a beautiful river. Tour includes going to a 5th generation winery. Pickup and drop off at hotel front door on time.
What a great day! Our...
Catherine S,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What a great day! Our tour guide, Mike, did an amazing job showing us the sights and providing us with cultural background and history. He was also humorous and very personable so it was like spending the day exploring with a new friend.
Auckland on the quick!
Christine S,Jun 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an extensive Auckland tour visiting the major highlights. A must do if you a short on time and want to see a lot in a short period. Mike was our guide and he was fabulous and made my hubby and I feel right at home!
Great trip led by Mike
Deepak G,Mar 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great trip... Our driver Mike provided loads of information about Auckland and it's culture... his passion and sense of humour was amazing.. overall it was truly memorable trip
Super excursion in Auckland!
Robert S,Mar 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a small group of five people. Our driver and guide Danny was excellent! We really enjoyed our Auckland visit.
Excellent tour guide and seeing Auckland in one day after cruising!
gratusatnc,Mar 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Our guide, Danny, was informative, professional and overall excellent. It's a good tour to see Auckland in one day after cruising before checking into the hotel. Pick up and drop off processes were smooth. The few items That I'd change would be lunch and wine tasting. Lunch can be a simple pie, coffee and dessert rather than a formal dining that took an hour and 20 minutes. It's so-so and pricy. Wine tasting was done over a table with us tasting a dozen different wines. Wasn't worth the time. And the tour descriptions were more 'expansive' than reality.
Best tour guide
KevinB575,Jan 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mike was one of the best tour guides we have ever had. He was so energetic, enthusiastic and you could really tell that he loved being a tour guide. Beyond his enthusiasm, he was quite knowledgeable about the city of Auckland, New Zealand and the sites that we visited. Would definitely recommend a tour with him.
Comprehensive tour of Auckland
Karen L,Nov 10, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a comprehensive tour around Auckland whilst also incorporating some short walks. Mike, our guide, was very knowledgeable about Auckland, combining good humour with interesting history and information. The lunch stop was at a picturesque venue and the choice of food/drink to purchase was delicious. The wine tasting was appreciated too. Highly recommend this tour if you have all day available.
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