Overview
Discover the best sights of Auckland City from Queen Street through to the central business district. Visit Auckland's largest inner city park, Auckland Domanin, home to the Auckand Museum and Wintergardens.
Enjoy the picturesque and historic suburb of Ponsonby before heading over the Harbour Bridge to Auckland's North Shore.
Stroll on a beautiful white sand beaches and feel the sand between your toes. (there is time here for morning tea (own cost).
Visit the summit of Mt Victoria for stunning panoramic views of Auckland City and historic Devonport before returning to the central city and Westhaven Marina - the largest yacht marina in the Southern Hemisphere.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Local guide
Transport by air-conditioned mini-coach
Inner city Auckland hotel pick up and drop off
Food and drinks
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
If you have not confirmed an inner city hotel pick up with us then our central meeting point is the entrance to the SkyCity Hotel - pick up at 8.40am. IMPORTANT: if you are meeting the tour here, this will need to be confirmed with us. Please call to confirm the night prior - 0800 423 224
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
• If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
What to expect
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Queen Street
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
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Continue on through the picturesque suburb of Ponsonby, known for its historic buildings, before heading over the Harbour Bridge to the North Shore.
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Auckland Harbour Bridge
Travel over the iconic Auckland Harbour Bridge, connecting Auckland City with the North Shore suburbs
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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).
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Rangitoto Island
15 min
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.
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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
10 min
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.
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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
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Parnell
10 min
Travel through Parnell Village, a quaint little suburb on the city fringe
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Pacific/Auckland).
Additional Information
- Small-group tour maximum 17 participants
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Auckland City Small-Group Morning Discovery Tour
Can I cancel Auckland City Small-Group Morning Discovery Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 hours.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
If you have not confirmed an inner city hotel pick up with us then our central meeting point is the entrance to the SkyCity Hotel - pick up at 8.40am. Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Local guide
- Transport by air-conditioned mini-coach
- Inner city Auckland hotel pick up and drop off
What's not included?
- Food and drinks
Which places does it visit?
It visits Queen Street, Auckland Harbour Bridge, Rangitoto Island, Mount Victoria Reserve, Westhaven Marina, Waitemata Harbour, Auckland Domain, Parnell.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Bush and Beach
