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2025 Award Winning: Auckland City Highlights Half Day Tour

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Auckland, New Zealand
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On average, this is booked 60 (46) days in advance.

3 to 4 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
and 2 more
Hindi, Korean
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Overview

2025 Award Winning Auckland Tour
Auckland's most highly reviewed small-group city experience

Want to see the real best highlight of Auckland in one day with great exciting stories of Auckland?

We are City Balloon Tours Auckland 2025 award winning city tour product.
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We will give you the ideal personalized escorted tours of the “MUST SEE” attractions, landscapes and sights of Auckland and great hidden stories.

All of our tours operate 7 days a week and have free pick up
and drop off at all CBD hotels.

All tours accommodate a maximum of 10 people
and we take you to the places you won’t find in the guide books!

What's Included

  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Knowledgeable tour guide who will tell you hidden story of Auckland
  • Lunch
  • Tip
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Please be sure to let us know in advance if you'd like to carry your luggage in our car.

What To Expect

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Auckland Harbour Bridge

Standing sentinel across the Waitemata Harbour, the Auckland Harbour Bridge is a crucial piece of infrastructure. Harbour bridge is the only bridge which connects the metropolis of the central business district to the North Shore and beyond to Northland.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

North Head Historic Reserve

The location of Maungauika at the entrance to the Waitematā Harbour made it an important coastal defense. It was fears of a Russian invasion in the 1880s that led to the construction of a fort and the three disappearing gun batteries dotted along the maunga (mountain).Norht Head Historic Reserve might be change to Kauri Tree Forrest on afternoon session.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Mount Eden

Mount Eden is the highest volcano among Auckland's 52 volcanos. It is 196m tall. From the summit, you can enjoy spectacular views of the city and its Harbours.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Winter Garden Auckland Domain

One of Auckland’s treasures, the Auckland Domain Wintergardens, opened in 1913 and has since captured the hearts of many. This garden features a large collection of chrysanthemum and showcases rare and exquisite plants.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Holy Trinity Cathedral

Holy Trinity Cathedral is the world’s only architectural example of a Pacific-Gothic cathedral. You can feel a sense of grandeur and beauty at once. Also You can see St. Mary Church which is made almost exclusively from heart Kauri, a New Zealand native timber, and is one of the few timber churches in the world built in the Gothic style.On afternoon tour We might go to Parnell Rose Garden instead of Holy Trinity Cathedral due to closing time
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Under age 3 cannot be booked on our program

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 2025 Award Winning: Auckland City Highlights Half Day Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-394292P4

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661 reviews

Average 4.87 out of 5 stars based on 661 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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On average, this is booked 60 (46) days in advance.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Knowledgeable tour guide who will tell you hidden story of Auckland
  • Lunch
  • Tip

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Under age 3 cannot be booked on our program
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers

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