Auckland Shore Excursion: Half-Day Guided City Tour
Overview
See the sights of Auckland when your ship is in port and learn more about this beautiful ‘City of Sails’ on this 3 hour city tour.
You’ll tour the city center and surrounding suburbs on this Auckland shore excursion. Travel through the inner city parks and enjoy full commentary from experienced driver guides. Cross the Auckland Harbour Bridge, take a stroll on a white sand North Shore beach before heading in up Mt Victoria to see the city spread out before you with 365 degree views.
Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 17 people.
What's Included
- Pick up an easy walk from the Cruise port at the bus stop at 188 Quay Street (HSBC Tower)
- Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee
- Transport by air-conditioned mini-coach
- Small group tour - max 17 people
- Local guide
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
If you are arriving off a ship please meet the tour at the bus stop outside the HSBC building (Stop #1346), 188 Quay Street, Auckland - This bus stop of located across and down the road from Ferry Building, Downtown Auckland (Next to MSocial Auckland). Pick up will be at 8.50am. Please reconfirm this with Bush and Beach prior to the cruise departure. If you are staying at an inner city Auckland hotel, please let us know and we can give you a pick up time from there. If you are starting at an innercity Auckland hotel please reconfirm your inner city Auckland hotel with us and we can collect your from there. Freephone 0800 423 224
NZ-AKL-QUAY/188 Quay Street
Parnell, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Queen Street (pass by)
Ponsonby (pass by)
Auckland Harbour Bridge (pass by)
Narrow Neck Beach
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Rangitoto Island (pass by)
Mount Victoria Reserve
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Westhaven Marina
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Waitemata Harbour (pass by)
Auckland Domain
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Parnell (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Small-group tour maximum 17 participants
- All luggage must be kept aboard your ship or at a luggage storage facility at the port (own expense)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 17 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- 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).
- Pick up an easy walk from the Cruise port at the bus stop at 188 Quay Street (HSBC Tower).
- Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee.
- Transport by air-conditioned mini-coach.
- Small group tour - max 17 people.
- Local guide.
- Food and drinks.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Auckland Shore Excursion: Half-Day Guided City Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Auckland Shore Excursion: Half-Day Guided City Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Pick up an easy walk from the Cruise port at the bus stop at 188 Quay Street (HSBC Tower)
- Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee
- Transport by air-conditioned mini-coach
- Small group tour - max 17 people
- Local guide
- Food and drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Small-group tour maximum 17 participants
- All luggage must be kept aboard your ship or at a luggage storage facility at the port (own expense)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 17 travelers
