Auckland Explorer New Zealand City Stay

Today’s 4-hour tour is designed for those who want to see Auckland’s famous attractions in a limited time. The half-day tour departs at either 8:30am or 1:00pm with a hotel pick-up and includes the iconic sights of Auckland. Visit Auckland Harbour Bridge, North Head, Achilles Point, Mount Eden and more. See fabulous Auckland Domain, Museum, and Wintergardens & Parnell Village. The remainder of the day is free to explore on your own.

Discover the fascinating jewels of Auckland on a 3 - 3.5-hour walking tour, where you will learn about city's past and present historical and cultural highlights. Enjoy an easy-paced walk of Auckland Downtown; suitable for most fitness levels. Wander the cobblestone streets and the narrow lanes as your highly knowledgeable local guide unfolds two centuries of Auckland's architectural legacy, from Classical, Renaissance, Gothic to Baroque. 

On the small group walking tour, you will learn Auckland's early history from the arrival of Maori to the first colonial European settlers. This unique tour by a multi-award-winning tour company is an intimate tour experience and photographer's delight, as we see and learn about some of the most famous of Auckland’s attractions. Following the tour, enjoy the rest of the day and evening at your leisure.

This morning is free to do as you wish in Auckland, then this afternoon you’ll join a thrilling tour. On the 5-hour afternoon eco-tour, explore and admire Auckland's largest regional park, the Waitakere Ranges. 

It’s the perfect way to get out of the city and enjoy the nature on Auckland's door step. You'll be picked up from your centrally located Auckland hotel before travelling 30-minutes west to the Waitakere Ranges. From here, travel further west to enjoy a walk in the rainforest, before visiting the beautiful Piha Beach for a walk on the soft black sand. Afternoon refreshments are provided along with full commentary from our driver guides.

Join this award-winning tour with a knowledgeable guide to visit two of New Zealand’s most famous attractions in one easy return day trip from Auckland - the Hobbiton Movie Set (Lord of the Rings and The Trilogy) and also in Rotorua, the Te Puia Geothermal Wonderland.

Marvel at the stunning scenery en route as we leave behind Auckland attractions and journey off the motorways into the real hinterland of New Zealand. Be fascinated as the magical world of the Hobbiton Movie Set comes to life and take photos in front of your favourite places, like the 44 Hobbit Holes, the Shire and the Green Dragon Inn. Then journey to the world-famous Te Puia in Rotorua, which is home to remarkable geothermal features, including the much-photographed Pōhutu geyser, as well as rich layers of Māori culture, including art works, people, stories, traditions and architecture. There are lush nature trails teeming with native bird life and you will even find New Zealand iconic native flightless bird, the Kiwi, on site.

Hobbiton Movie Set tickets and Te Puia tickets are included on this fully guided Day Trip from Auckland.

This morning, your wonderful Auckland city stay comes to an end after it’s time to check out of the hotel. Please catch a taxi to the airport if you are flying out today.