New Zealand Tour
- Waiheke Island Return Ferry Journey (times at leisure)
- Waiheke Island tour of three wineries
- American Express Viaduct – location of the last America’s Cup
- Auckland Domain – the City’s oldest park
- Auckland’s main shopping and business district-Queen Street
- Auckland Harbour Bridge
- Michael Savage Memorial – beautiful views of the Waitemata Harbour
- Mount Eden – a dormant volcano whose summit offers panoramic views
- Parnell Village – one of Auckland’s trendy café and shopping areas
- Tamaki Drive – scenic waterfront route
- This tour is appropriate for 18 year olds and over
Departures
| Depart | 8:45am |
| Frequency | Wednesday to Sunday |
| Total Duration | 9 Hours |
| Leaves | SkyCity Travel Centre, 102 Hobson St. (near the Sky Tower), Auckland or from selected centrally located Hotels* |
| Returns | Auckland Ferry Terminal |
| Hotels* | Time |
| Ascott Metropolis | 8:15 am |
| Auckland Central Backpackers | 8:15 am |
| Barry Court | 8:05 am |
| Best Western President Hotel | 8:15 am |
| City Central Hotel | 8:10 am |
| City Life Apartments, Queen St. entrance | 8:15 am |
| Copthorne Anzac Ave | 8:15 am |
| Copthorne Harbour City Hotel | 8:25 am |
| Crowne Plaza | 8:10 am |
| Duxton Hotel | 8:05 am |
| Heritage Towers Nelson Street | 8:25 am |
| Hilton Auckland, Princes Wharf | 8:25 am |
| Hotel Formula 1, 20 Wyndham Street | 8:20 am |
| Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland, 1 Hobson St. | 8:25 am |
| Hyatt | 8:15 am |
| Intercity Terminal | 8:45 am |
| Kingsgate Parnell | 8:05 am |
| Kiwi International | 8:05 am |
| Langham Hotel, Lower Lobby | 8:00 am |
| Mercure Hotel Auckland | 8:15 am |
| Mercure Windsor | 8:15 am |
| Quadrant Hotel | 8:15 am |
| Quay West Apartments | 8:20 am |
| Quest Aptmts, 62 Queen St | 8:00 am |
| Quest Auckland, 363 Queen St | 8:05 am |
| Rendezvous hotel (Ex Carlton Hotel) | 8:05 am |
| Rydges Hotel | 8:30 am |
| Scenic Hotel Auckland (formerly Airedale) | 8:05 am |
| Sebel Viaduct | 8:25 am |
| Sky City Grand Hotel | 8:35 am |
| Sky City Hotel | 8:35 am |
| Stamford Plaza | 8:20 am |
| The Heritage Hotel | 8:25 am |
| Westin Lighter Quay | 8:25 am |
| YHA Auckland City Hostel | 8:00 am |
| YHA Auckland International Hostel -Turner Street | 8:05 am |
Booking Confirmation:
- Confirmation E-Voucher will be sent within 24 hours of booking, subject to availability
- E-Voucher contains operator details, times and local contact telephone numbers
- This tour must be booked at least 72 hours in advance of travel
This tour is the same as the Auckland City Sights Tour, and with an afternoon cruise to Waiheke Island as well.
See first hand why Auckland is known as the 'City of Sails' as you enjoy a trip over the Harbour Bridge. Visit the famous Auckland landmark of Mount Eden, a dormant volcano whose summit offers excellent panoramic views of the city and harbours. From this fantastic vantage point you will see evidence of Auckland’s volcanic history, the most significant being the youngest volcano of Rangitoto Island at the entrance to the Waitemata harbour.
The sightseeing tour also takes in the Auckland Domain, the city’s oldest park which is situated on a 62,000 year old volcano. In addition to these natural features the city sights tour also takes in the trendy shopping area of Parnell Village with its historical buildings that have been transformed into boutiques, antique, craft and specialty shops. Your tour will then take you along the scenic waterfront route of Tamaki Drive before returning to Downtown.
On Waiheke Island enjoy a guided tour of three wineries (Ridgeview Estate, Te Whau vineyard & Mudbrick Vineyard), where you can sample the wines and enjoy delicious finger food.
The name Waiheke means "cascading waters" in Maori, but today it is the 'soil' which is highly acclaimed; being the perfect mix of clay and volcanic rock suited to growing grapes of a "wonderful consistency" and "particularly smooth tannins of Cabernet, Sauvignon & Merlot", according to Time magazine. People living on the island are from diverse nationalities and are colourful, creative and passionate about their community and well being.
Tour concludes with the return Ferry trip from Waiheke Island back to Auckland Ferry Terminal.
Tour Alternatives:
- Maori Cultural Performance & Museum - [Book Here]
- Sky Tower - [Book Here]
- Kelly Tarlton's & Cruise- [Book Here]
- Auckland City Sights Tour - [Book Here]
- On sunny days bring sunscreen, hat & sun glasses, as Auckland can get surprisingly hot
- Experienced driver-guides provide full commentary.
- A modern fleet of luxury coaches specifically designed for sightseeing and touring around New Zealand
- Multi-lingual commentary
- Complimentary hotel pick-up service from inner city hotels. Pick-up details must be advised at the time of booking
- This tour is appropriate for 18 year olds and over
