Take a morning tour to view some of the most famous of Auckland’s sights including the Harbour Bridge, Domain and Parnell village. Discover first-hand why Auckland is regarded as one of the best places in the world to live, with a half-day tour of its scenic highlights. Travel through the city centre, including Auckland’s famous Queen Street, Karangahape Road with its chequered past and eclectic vibe and fashionable Ponsonby. Cross over the Auckland Harbour Bridge, enjoying views of the Hauraki Gulf and city skyline, and visit the Viaduct Harbour and the revitalized Silo Park waterfront precinct. See historic buildings around the University of Auckland before continuing over Grafton Bridge to the Auckland Domain. The Domain is the city’s oldest park and, at 75 hectares, one of its largest. Developed around an extinct volcano, it features tropical gardens, duck ponds and public art, and is also home to the Auckland Museum. After visiting the Domain, the tour continues through the boutique shopping area of Parnell Village, where you will make a brief morning tea stop, and along the scenic waterfront route of Tamaki Drive. Just above Mission Bay is one of the scenic highlights of your tour: Michael Joseph Savage Memorial Park. Named after one of New Zealand’s most revered Prime Ministers, the park, with its formal gardens and tranquil atmosphere, offers stunning views over the picturesque Eastern Bays, Auckland city and the Waitemata Harbour. Your Auckland city tour ends with a trip back along the waterfront, finishing in downtown Auckland Departs 9.00am from the hotel. Returns 12.30 pm approx. Cost from: $53 USD Per person

Undertake a tour of Auckland city terminating in Devonport Village where you can use your ferry tickets to return to the central city at your leisure. Travel through the city centre and over the Auckland Harbour Bridge, enjoying views of the Hauraki Gulf and city skyline. Visit the Viaduct Harbour and Auckland’s famous Queen Street before continuing to the Auckland Domain. Set on the site of an extinct volcano, the Domain is Auckland’s oldest park and features tropical gardens, duck ponds and public art, as well as the Auckland War Memorial Museum. After visiting the Domain, the tour continues to Parnell Village, a charming shopping area with restored historic villas and quirky boutiques. You’ll stop here for a short morning tea break (own expense). Our tour will then take you along the scenic waterfront route of Tamaki Drive to Michael Joseph Savage Memorial Park, overlooking Mission Bay. Named after one of New Zealand’s best-loved Prime Ministers, the park offers a panoramic outlook over the picturesque Eastern Bays, Auckland city and the Waitemata Harbour. Your morning Auckland city tour concludes downtown, after which you can take the ferry to Devonport at your leisure. This harbourside suburb on Auckland’s North Shore boasts an impressive array of heritage buildings, art galleries, and specialty shops. Choose from any number of restaurants and cafes for a delicious meal, wander up Mt Victoria or North Head for breath-taking vistas, or simply relax by the beach. Ferries depart every 15-30 minutes from the Fullers ferry terminal. Your return tickets can be used on any sailing, giving you the opportunity to spend as much time as you wish exploring Devonport. Please note hotel drop-offs are not available for this tour. Departs: 9.00am Returns: At your leisure from Devonport Cost from: $60 USD Per person

Use the Hop On Hop Off bus to give you time to explore the attractions that most interest you. Buses run on a 30 minute schedule throughout the day. Start your Auckland hop-on hop-off bus tour at Philips Corner/Princes Wharf. You can create your own sightseeing itinerary with a flexible ticket, valid for one or two days. Listen to interesting audio commentary during the entire 1-hour loop on the red circle or blue circle route. Buses depart every 30 minutes in summer and hourly in winter. If you’d like, hop on and off throughout the day to explore Auckland on your own or visit top attractions including:- Kelly Tarltons Underwater World and Sea Life Aquarium. Sky Tower – Unsurpassed views over the city and harbour. Viaduct Harbour – Home of the super yachts. Mission Bay Beach – Summer bathing right in the city. Parnell Rose Gardens – Blooms at their best from October to April. Holy Trinity Cathedral – A place of worship, learning, art and architecture. Auckland Museum – Three expansive levels house the history of New Zealand. Auckland Domain Wintergardens – See rare and spectacular plants in Victorian style glasshouses. Parnell Village – Cafes, Galleries and charming boutique style stores. Queen St – The main shopping thoroughfare of Auckland city. Mt Eden – Auckland’s highest natural point with great views. St Lukes Shopping Centre – Over 150 stores and services. Auckland Zoo – New Zealand’s largest collection of native and exotic animals. NZ Museum of Technology – Take a journey and see how technology has shaped NZ. Cost NZD: $34 USD Per person: pass available from driver only. Admission cost to attractions is NOT included in the cost stated.

Use the ferry to explore one of Auckland’s oldest suburbs. Just fifteen minutes from downtown Auckland is one of the city’s oldest suburbs, the marine village of Devonport. With its picturesque Victorian villas, beaches and stylish shops, Devonport is a great place to spend a day or afternoon away from the bustle of downtown. Ferry departs every 30 minutes from Auckland Downtown Ferry terminal. Cost from: $10 USD Per person return