Shore Excursion: Auckland Scenic Full Day Tour - 8 Hours
Overview
Popular Tour now released as a Shore Excursion.The most comprehensive Full Day 8 hour Auckland Tour available. See the top attractions of Auckland on this Full-Day Scenic Tour. Drive along Tamaki Drive by air-conditioned Mercedes with one of our guides renowned for their knowledge;discover the quaint village of Devonport,Mission Bay and gaze over the coastal scenery from Achilles Point. Travel to the top of 2 of Auckland's volcanoes for stunning 360 degree views; North Head, a volcano with the most spectacular views over the City, inner Harbour ;also up Auckland's highest volcano,historic Mt. Eden;sip fine wines along the Kumeu Wine Trail.Visit the Auckland Domain, home to the Auckland Museum and the 2 stunning Wintergardens and Fernery. Enjoy our historic lunch stop in Riverhead. Marvel as we journey into the lush countryside.This 8-hour tour includes round-trip travel from your cruise ship
What's Included
- Transport by air-conditioned minibus
- Pick Up/Drop Off dockside beside their cruise ship- at Queens Wharf or Princes Wharf.
- Wine-tasting
- Driver/guide
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
Meeting and Pickup
Guests will be picked up and dropped off dockside beside their cruise ship either at Queens Wharf or Princes Wharf. Look out for our yellow Mercedes - Benz transportation
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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Auckland Harbour Bridge
Admission Ticket Free
Devonport
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
North Head Historic Reserve
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Achilles Point
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Soljans Estate Winery
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Riverhead
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mission Bay
Admission Ticket Free
Kohimarama
Admission Ticket Free
Remuera
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mount Eden
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Tamaki Drive
Admission Ticket Free
Parnell
Admission Ticket Free
Orakei Basin - not Orakei Korako!
Admission Ticket Free
Paritai Drive
Admission Ticket Free
Waimauku
Admission Ticket Free
Coatesville
Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Some easy walking is involved. Comfortable shoes recommended
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Minimum Age is 8 years
- We can provide this tour to groups larger than 14 by discussions with [BRAND] and ourselves
- Please note that there are 2 activities that require good walking ability. Unfortunately, our tour is not recommended for those with agility/mobility issues.
- Guests arriving on a cruise ship-we pick up right beside the cruise ship-30 metres from where you exit the Customs Hall dockside. If you are leaving the cruise ship, we can store your luggage in our Mercedes luggage hold throughout the tour. Then at the end of the tour drop you off at your Auckland Hotel or at a taxi stand to enable you to get a taxi to the airport is you are flying out later in the day (we do not offer an airport drop-off service).
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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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).
- Transport by air-conditioned minibus.
- Pick Up/Drop Off dockside beside their cruise ship- at Queens Wharf or Princes Wharf.
- Wine-tasting.
- Driver/guide.
- Lunch.
- Personal expenses.
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.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Shore Excursion: Auckland Scenic Full Day Tour - 8 Hours is as follows:
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Shore Excursion: Auckland Scenic Full Day Tour – 8 Hours 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
- Transport by air-conditioned minibus
- Pick Up/Drop Off dockside beside their cruise ship- at Queens Wharf or Princes Wharf.
- Wine-tasting
- Driver/guide
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Some easy walking is involved. Comfortable shoes recommended
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Minimum Age is 8 years
- We can provide this tour to groups larger than 14 by discussions with Viator and ourselves
- Please note that there are 2 activities that require good walking ability. Unfortunately, our tour is not recommended for those with agility/mobility issues.
- Guests arriving on a cruise ship-we pick up right beside the cruise ship-30 metres from where you exit the Customs Hall dockside. If you are leaving the cruise ship, we can store your luggage in our Mercedes luggage hold throughout the tour. Then at the end of the tour drop you off at your Auckland Hotel or at a taxi stand to enable you to get a taxi to the airport is you are flying out later in the day (we do not offer an airport drop-off service).
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
