Devonport Volcanoes Afternoon Tour from Auckland
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
A guided tour of the volcanic features and viewpoints in Devonport, including Lake Pupuke explosion crater, the ancient lava flows at Takapuna, and the famous North Head volcano and tunnels. Be blown away by Auckland's secret walkways and viewpoints as you learn about both the Maori and colonial history of New Zealand.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Local guide
Port pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Lake Pupuke
Lake Pupuke is a fresh water lake which occupies an ancient volcanic explosion crater. Enjoy views of the lake. You can even buy an ice-cream.
Takapuna
Walk along the famous Takapuna to Milford coastal walk. See the waves crash over black rocks made from ancient lava flows. See the tree moulds made when the lava flowed through an ancient forest.
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Devonport Volcanoes Afternoon Tour from Auckland
Pickup included
Reviews
38 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
it's worth it
Jorge C,
Apr 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00A trip with very good information about the city and its history. Mike was a great professional, patient and kind, and answered our questions excellently. The tour was magnificent, and the guide was a 5-point master. I highly recommend it.
Great Tour, Enjoyable and Educational
Kevin M,
Mar 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our tour was very enjoyable. Our tour guide, Mike, picked us up at our hotel on time in a very comfortable van. We visited several different sites around Auckland which show the geology and history of the volcanoes which formed the landscape of the current city. There was a fair amount of walking on this tour, but nothing too difficult. Anyone without mobility issues should be absolutely fine, and there was always the option to opt out of specific walks. Wearing suitable footwear is a must (no sandals - flip/flops). Every stop on the tour had bathrooms available and I think the longest time we spent in the van between stops was about 15-20 minutes. At the end of the tour we were given the option to be driven back to our hotel or take the ferry from Devenport back to downtown Auckland (~10 minute ferry ride). Since the weather was nice, we chose to take the ferry, and Mike showed us how/where to get tickets, and where exactly to board the ferry (he even offered to pay). We would recommend this tour to anyone who has any interest in geology and the formation of Auckland's landscape, or even someone who just would enjoy nice walks and beautiful scenery around the city.
Unexpected ending
Paula M,
Mar 19, 2025
- Viator
3.00Guide was informative. Didn’t care for fact that he maneuvered everyone to take the ferry back after the tour at OUR expense so he didn’t have to take us back himself. Guilted us into taking ferry by saying we’d get back faster
Fantastic Trip around Aukland suburbs
Jill C,
Mar 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00We really enjoyed seeing all the volcanic rock and beautiful scenery around Devonport. Mike was great and had lots of interesting information and insights to share. 👍🏼👍🏼
Good tour
Jean E,
Mar 10, 2025
- Viator
4.00It was a nice tour. A lot of it we had heard on other tours but overall good. The tour guide really didn’t talk much in the van but knew a lot when walking us around.
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Operated by Voltours Limited